2012-13 ODAC Field Hockey News
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ODAC Announces Jopson and Berkley Award Winners
May 31, 2013A pair of Lynchburg, Va., based schools saw one of their student-athletes earn the conference's top honors in a vote of the ODAC Board of Directors at the recently completed annual league meetings. Lynchburg College field hockey standout Shelly Milks was recognized as the Marjorie Berkley Award winner, while Randolph College men's basketball star Colton Hunt was tabbed the winner of the Harry G. "Doc" Jopson Award. -
Shenandoah Names Smeltzer to Field Hockey Post
February 11, 2013Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Zipp announced Monday that Ashley Smeltzer has accepted the position of head women's field hockey coach. Smeltzer takes over the Shenandoah program after five years as an assistant coach at longtime D-III power University of Rochester. She is the third head coach in program history and takes over the team from Kim Iman-Bianchi.
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Marlins Tab Restivo as New Field Hockey Head Coach
December 20, 2012Virginia Wesleyan College named Christina Restivo as its new field hockey head coach this week. The former University of Maryland standout goalkeeper was an assistant coach at Wake Forest University for the past six years. She is no stranger to postseason play, having won a pair of championships as a Terrapin (2005-06) and helping the Demon Deacons to the title game in 2008.
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ODAC/StellarOne Fall Sportsmanship Teams Announced
November 30, 2012The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship.
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LC's Milks Named a NFHCA All-American for Third Time
November 20, 2012Lynchburg College senior midfielder Shelly Milks was named an All-American for the third time by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) on Tuesday. Milks earned recognition on the first team for the second straight season. Her accolades are joined by those of Hornet teammates Lindsay Leonard, Nicole Marburger and Melanie Tenney, who each earned All-Region honors.
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LC Falls to Mary Washington in NCAA Field Hockey Quarterfinals
November 11, 2012The Lynchburg College field hockey team took an early lead but Mary Washington fought back, scoring with under ten minutes remaining to end the Hornets' season 3-2 in the NCAA Division III field hockey national quarterfinals held on Sunday at Mary Washington.
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Hornets Shutout Messiah to Advance in NCAA Tournament
November 10, 2012A pair of seniors, including Shelly Milks (pictured), notched goals for Lynchburg College on Saturday afternoon as the Hornets defeated Messiah College, 2-0, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. LC moves on to face the host school, the University of Mary Washington, on Sunday.
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Lynchburg's Milks Headlines ODAC Field Hockey Awards with Two Honors
November 08, 2012Lynchburg midfielder Shelly Milks took home a pair of major honors as part of the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey awards. The Hornets' senior won ODAC Player of the Year distinction for the third straight season, and was tabbed the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete for the second year in a row. Shenandoah's Kim Iman-Bianchi was named the ODAC Coach of the Year, while SU freshman Alexandra Darrow was selected as the ODAC Rookie of the Year.
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Leonard Extends Hornets' Season with OT Winner
November 07, 2012Lynchburg senior attack Lindsay Leonard took a feed from Dana Nelson and deposited it past the keep just 48 seconds into overtime as the Hornets upended Catholic University, 4-3, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. LC moves on to Messiah College on Saturday at the University of Mary Washington.
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LC Field Hockey to Host First-Round NCAA Tournament Game
November 05, 2012The 2012 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship Tournament bracket was released early Monday morning, and Lynchburg College will face a familiar opponent on a familiar surface on Wednesday, November 7.
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Lynchburg Captures Seventh Straight ODAC Field Hockey Crown
November 03, 2012Top-seeded Lynchburg College shutout Randolph-Macon College, 3-0, in the ODAC Field Hockey Tournament championship game on Saturday evening, capture the program's seventh straight league title. The win earns the Hornets the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, which is set to begin play next week.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 29, 2012
October 29, 2012We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Taylor Prillaman, BC (FHOC); Drew Thompson, GC (MGOLF); Lauren Frizzell, E&H (SWIM); Jacob Lusczek, RAND (MSOC); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VBALL); Tom Solak, R-MC (FBALL); Harmon Hall, SU (WSOC).
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ODAC Field Hockey Tournament Pairings Set
October 25, 2012Lynchburg College and Randolph-Macon College earned byes into the semifinals of the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey Tournament for the third consecutive year in the sport’s six-team format. The Hornets garnered the top seed after winning each of their eight league contests. The Yellow Jackets enter the ODAC postseason as the second seed with a 7-1 league mark.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 22, 2012
October 22, 2012We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Izzy Brassfield, W&L (SWIM); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Katherine Rush, W&L (WSOC); Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, R-MC (WGOLF); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Joan Burleson, BC (FHOC); Ross Ellis, E&H (FBALL); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL).
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Lynchburg Included in First NCAA Field Hockey Regional Rankings
October 18, 2012The NCAA released its first set of regional rankings on Wednesday and Lynchburg College sits fifth in the South Region for Division III field hockey. The Hornets are 12-3 overall and 6-0 in league play. Additionally, LC is 10-2 record in the region.
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ODAC Spotlight Athlete of the Week: Amber VanHorn, SU Field Hockey
October 18, 2012Shenandoah senior field hockey defender Amber VanHorn earned ODAC Player of the Week honors after helping the Hornets to a pair of wins last week. She notched three goals off penalty corners, including a pair in a 3-2 win over St. Mary's and the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Roanoke. SU has now won nine games this season, a new program record.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 15, 2012
October 15, 2012Swimming opened its campaign with a handful of meets over the past week, while fall sports are just a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Luke Sohl, BC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Robert Stephens, H-SC (MSOC); Dessie Dupuy, LC (WSOC); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL); Patrick Thomas, CUA (FBALL); Amber VanHorn, SU (FHOC); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Stephanie Foster, W&L (SWIM).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 8, 2012
October 08, 2012Competitions is as tight as ever in the conference this season, leading to some outstanding performances by ODAC student-athletes. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Vance Hendren, R-MC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Robert Smith, GC (FB); Katie Long, BC (VBALL); Kyle Fuller, R-MC (MGOLF); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Freddy Gomez, GC (MS); Jasmine O'Neill, GC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 1, 2012
October 01, 2012Standings are beginning to take shape as teams continue deeper in the conference portions of their schedules. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Cross Trued, R-MC (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); John Dozier III, VWC (MGOLF); Becca Logan, HU (WS); Brian Cornell, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 24, 2012
September 24, 2012All of the conference sports have entered into the league play portions of their schedules, and athletes have show they're in stellar form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Grace England, RC (WXC); Max Quellhorst, W&L (MSOC); Kelli Uresti, GC (WSOC); Colby Lewis, LC (MG); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Danny Grogg, BC (FB); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VB); Willie Logan, BC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012A brand new award is added to this week's ODAC Players of the Week as women's golf began its inaugural events as an ODAC sport. Those earning weekly honors include (picture, l-r, t-b): Cody Stanton, LC (MXC); Leidy J. Arias Bernal, LC (WXC); Kevin Gorman, BC (MSOC); Carmen Graves, RC (WSOC); John Dozier III, VWC (MG); Sarah DeLuca, SU (FH); Mitchell Thompson, W&L (FB); Mallory Slade, VWC (VB); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012The season continues to press on with several ODAC athletes continue to impress in early contests, including this week's ODAC Players of the Week. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Sawyer Janes, BC (MSOC); Bre Ingargiola, VWC (WSOC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC); Alexandra Darrow, SU (FH); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Kala Guy, VWC (VBALL); Paul Forney, E&H (FBALL).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 4, 2012
September 04, 2012The first weekend of action is in the books, and that means it's time for the first awards of the 2012-13 athletic seasons. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Zach Colby, W&L (MSOC); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Shelly Milks, LC (FHOC); Kyle Boden, E&H (FBALL); Jamie Cockerham, E&H (VBALL); Drew Pappas, CUA (FBALL).
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ODAC Podcast: August 30, 2012
August 30, 2012On the eve of the open of the 2012-13 athletic seasons, the first ODAC Podcast of the year touches on each of the conference's fall sports. This week's show features interviews with Lynchburg field hockey coach Enza Steele and Randolph-Macon volleyball coach Bill Rogers.
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ODAC Field Hockey Tabs Lynchburg to Top Poll Position
August 29, 2012Lynchburg picked up eight first place votes and 64 total points to lead the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey preseason poll. Randolph-Macon collected 56 tallies, including the remaining top spot consideration. Eastern Mennonite rounds out the top three with 45 points.
