2015-16 ODAC Field Hockey News
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Bridgewater's Run Ends in Round of 16
November 14, 2015The Bridgewater College field hockey team saw its postseason run end in the NCAA Sweet 16, as the Eagles fell 6-0 to #6 William Smith on Saturday. -
Eagles Continue Program Firsts, Defeat Catholic in NCAA Opening Round
November 11, 2015The Bridgewater College field hockey team scored twice in a span of under two minutes, carrying the Eagles past Catholic, 2-1, and into the NCAA Sweet 16. Taylor Prillaman and Madison Clement (pictured) scored the goals, with the latter's tally proving the deciding factor in defeating the 17th-ranked Cardinals.
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LC's Simpao Honored Twice to Lead ODAC Field Hockey Awards
November 10, 2015Lynchburg midfielder Nicole Simpao picked up a pair of special awards as part of the All-ODAC field hockey awards, becoming the first player to earn ODAC Player of the Year and ODAC Rookie of the Year distinction since the sport began honoring the top first year player in 2000. Washington and Lee mentor Gina Wills received ODAC Coach of the Year recognition, while Shenandoah midfielder Kelani Bailey received the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Bridgewater Enters NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament
November 09, 2015Fresh off winning its first ODAC field hockey championship, Bridgewater College has learned its opponent in the program's first appearance in the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. The Eagles will travel to Catholic University for first round competition on Wednesday.
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Bridgewater Wins First ODAC Field Hockey Championship
November 07, 2015Senior defender Sarah Rozell scored the winning goal and then made a defensive save late, as the Bridgewater College field hockey won its first ODAC championship, 1-0, at Washington & Lee.
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ODAC Players of the Week: November 2, 2015
November 02, 2015Tournament action begins this week, and the athletes closed the regular season with some outstanding performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Danielle Burris, SU (WS); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Max Garrett, W&L (FB); Maggie Waxter, W&L (FH); Connor Jones, RMC (MG); Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB); Will Hamryka, W&L (MS); Kata Kylliainen, RMC (WSW); Mohamed Saleh, RMC (MSW).
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ODAC Field Hockey Tournament Pairings Set
October 31, 2015Three ties separated seven teams vying for positions in the ODAC Field Hockey Tournament. Washington and Lee University enters the six-team field as the top seed for just the second time in program history. Nine-time defending league champion Lynchburg College joins W&L with a bye thru the quarterfinals as the second seed.
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Lynchburg Slotted Fourth in First NCAA Regional Rankings
October 21, 2015The NCAA released it firs set of regional rankings for several NCAA Division III sports on Wednesday afternoon. That contingent included field hockey, with Lynchburg College representing the ODAC as the fourth rated squad in the South Region. Regional rankings begin roughly three weeks out from the selection of each sport's NCAA tournament field. To be eligible for an at-large bid to a NCAA Tournament, a team must be ranked regionally.
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015A full slate of contests provided us with some great performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Noah Schammell, W&L (MSW); Elisabeth Holmes, W&L (WSW); Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Hannah Chappell-Dick, SU (WXC); Kelani Bailey, SU (FH); De'Eric Bell, GC (FB); Tiffany Barrett, VWC (VB); Michael Messick, SU (FB); Ty Palmer, GC (MG); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WG); Adam Weisenborn, BC (MS); Danielle Burris, SU (WS).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015Swimming opened its season, joining the fall sports in this week's installment of awards. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Adam Smith, GC (FB); Maggie Waxter, W&L (FH); Thomas Freeland, W&L (FB); Christina Herbert, BC (WG); Luke Farley, W&L (MG); Samantha Yates, W&L (WXC); Anthony McBride, LC (MXC); Jordan Couch, E&H (MS); Morgan Singer, LC (WS); Katie Gardner, W&L (WSW); Sam Childress, W&L (MSW); Tiffany Barrett, VWC (VB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: October 5, 2015
October 05, 2015Weather forced some issues with scheduling, but that didn't keep the ODAC's athletes from performing. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Mac Strehler, W&L (MXC); Kendall Bernard, W&L (FH); Austin Fockler, HSC (MG); Erin Septer, SU (WS); Ben Bayles, W&L (MS); Sidney Henry, HSC (FB); Kaitlyn Kelley, SU (VB); Kyree Koonce, HSC (FB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015ODAC play is in full swing, and the performances have been excellent! Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Blake Heatherly, RAND (MS); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Justin Mehrer, SU (MXC); Hannah Olds, LC (WS); Hayden Combs, W&L (MG); Tiffany Barrett, VWC (VB); Tre'von Lightfoot, E&H (FB); Catherine Rogerson, LC (FH); Skyler Simcox, E&H (FB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015Week three features of full slate of standings and quality performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Caity Ashley, RC (WXC); Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Evan Cox, VWC (MG); Frances Foster, LC (WS); Logan McHugh, RMC (MS); Kelsey Stanley, RMC (FH); Daytwyn Rascoe, GC (FB); Mackenzie Shand, W&L (VB); Adam Smith, GC (FB); Liza Freed, W&L (WG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015ODAC teams won a lot of games in week two, lending to some great performances. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Harrison Toney, RC (MXC); Karissa Lemaire, LC (FH); Evan Cox, VWC (MG); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Tyequis Stallins, E&H (MS); Keri Rager, BC (WS); Joseph Vairo, RMC (FB); Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB); Jimmy Moynahan, W&L (FB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: September 8, 2015
September 08, 2015ODAC teams started the 2015-16 season with some outstanding performances in week one. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b): Shelby Shrader, SU (WXC), Brian Maye, SU (MS), Tricia Jessee, W&L (WS), Mac Strehler, W&L (MXC), Christina Herbert, BC (WG), Ty Palmer, GC (MG), Ryan Byrd, E&H (FB), Heather Schauder, RC (FH), Lucas Morley, CUA (FB), Courtney Lowers, RMC (VB).
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ODAC Preseason Interview - Enza Steele, LC
August 31, 2015Lynchburg College won its ninth straight and ODAC record 18th overall field hockey title in 2014. Head coach Enza Steele talks about her squad and the increased competition in the conference entering the 2015 campaign.
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Lynchburg Tops ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll
August 26, 2015Nine-time defending conference champion Lynchburg College collected four first place votes and 46 total points to lead the ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll. The top three teams are separated by just eight total points, with Bridgewater College sitting second after earning three top nods and 42 tallies. Shenandoah University garnered 38 points including the remaining first place vote.
