2017-18 ODAC Field Hockey News
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Washington and Lee's Tucker Named an All-American by the NFHCA
December 07, 2017Washington and Lee University forward Haley Tucker was tabbed a Third Team All-American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) on Wednesday. She is the third General to earn such a distinction, joining fellow third team selections Maggie Waxter and Kendall Korte in 2016 and 2007, respectively. -
Generals Edged by Messiah in NCAA Field Hockey Second Round
November 11, 2017Despite two goals from sophomore forward Lauren Paolano (Huntington, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor) and 16 saves from junior goalkeeper Ariyel Yavalar (Baltimore, Md./Garrison Forest School), the Washington and Lee field hockey team fell at top-ranked Messiah, 3-2, on Saturday, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Generals Advance in NCAA Field Hockey with Double-OT Victory
November 08, 2017Off a pass from sophomore forward Lauren Paolano (Huntington, N.Y./Cold Spring Harbor), junior forward Haley Tucker (Manakin-Sabot, Va./St. Catherine's School) registered the game-winning goal to give the Washington and Lee field hockey team a 1-0 double overtime victory over Denison in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday at the W&L Turf Field.
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W&L's Tucker and Wills Lead ODAC Field Hockey Awards
November 07, 2017Washington and Lee University took home two of the four special individual awards and saw five Generals slotted to all-conference teams to headline to the 2017 All-ODAC Field Hockey awards. W&L forward Haley Tucker earned ODAC Player of the Year honors, while mentor Gina Wills received ODAC Coach of the Year laurels. Lynchburg College forward Jackie Lerro picked up ODAC Rookie of the Year recognition, while Shenandoah University midfielder Elizabeth Pardo was tabbed the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete.
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Washington and Lee Enters NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament
November 06, 2017Washington and Lee University made good on its third straight appearance in the ODAC Field Hockey Tournament championship game on Saturday evening, lifting the program's second conference trophy. Now the Generals know their placement in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Washington and Lee will open the first round at home on Wednesday.
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Generals Top Lynchburg in Overtime to Claim ODAC Field Hockey Title
November 04, 2017Junior forward Haley Tucker (Manakin-Sabot, Va./St. Catherine's School) tallied the game-winning goal 2:46 into overtime to propel the top-seeded Washington and Lee field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over second-seeded Lynchburg in the ODAC Championship contest on Saturday at the W&L Turf Field. This marks the second ODAC title in program history and the first since 2005.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 9
October 30, 2017It's the final report of the fall season for several sports with tournaments on-going on the winter campaign getting ready to jump into action full force. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Ali Bishop from Bridgewater field hockey, Luke Farley from Washington and Lee men's golf, Josh Breece from W&L football, Miranda Hall from Randolph-Macon volleyball, Max Garrett from W&L football, Reilly Bird from Roanoke women's swimming, Oscar Onoszko from Randolph men's swimming, Lauren Johnson from Shenandoah women's soccer, and Adam Watson from Randolph men's soccer.
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ODAC Field Hockey Tournament Pairings Set
October 28, 2017Washington and Lee University ran the league table on the way to securing the top seed in the upcoming ODAC Field Hockey Tournament. The top position in the conference's six-team format awards the Generals a bye thru the quarterfinals and the opportunity to serve as host for the semifinals and finals.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 8
October 23, 2017With just one week of conference play remaining several fall sports, ODAC athletes are making a push to get their teams in position for the postseason. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Nikki Simpao from Lynchburg field hockey, Jacob Laughlin from Virginia Wesleyan men's golf, De'Eric Bell from Guilford football, Meg Guignon from Washington and Lee volleyball, Vic Smith Jr. from GC football, Mia Meinhardt from Virginia Wesleyan women's soccer, JP Reatagui from Hampden-Sydney men's soccer, Patrick Sullivan from W&L men's swimming, Natalia Perdomo from Randolph-Macon women's swimming, and Mary-Frances Hall from W&L women's golf.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 7
October 16, 2017Men's and women's swimming joins this week's report as the fall continues to wind down with the winter seasons beginning to gear up. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Marissa Coombs from Virginia Wesleyan women's cross country, Jamie Hiegel from Bridgewater men's cross country, Jackie Lerro from Lynchburg field hockey, Carter Morgan from VWU men's golf, Liza Lewis from Randolph-Macon women's golf, Tommy Thetford from Washington and Lee men's swimming, Emily Hageboeck from W&L women's swimming, Kyle Dexter from Shenandoah football, Miranda Hall from R-MC volleyball, Josh Breece from W&L football, Isabella Krider from BC women's soccer, and Christian Torres from R-MC men's soccer.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 6
October 09, 2017Believe it or not, there are just three weeks remaining in the ODAC regular season. Athletes continue to help put their teams in position with the postseason looming. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Hayden Bauserman from Shenandoah football, Haley Tucker from Washington and Lee field hockey, Griffin Davis from Hampden-Sydney football, Michaela Mast from Eastern Mennonite women's cross country, Austin Tolbert from Emory & Henry men's cross country, Kylah Blackmore from Roanoke volleyball, Brian Peccie from W&L men's golf, Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, David Shafer from EMU men's soccer, and Kennedy Jakubek from Lynchburg women's soccer.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 5
October 02, 2017ODAC teams are heavy into conference play, with the student-athletes reaching peak midseason form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Haley Tucker from Washington and Lee field hockey, Zachary Evens from Guilford men's golf, Hayden Bauserman from Shenandoah football, Mariah Clark from Randolph-Macon volleyball, Justin Banks from Emory & Henry football, Rebecca Morris from W&L women's soccer, Renato Grgic from Bridgewater men's soccer, Marissa Coombs from Virginia Wesleyan women's cross country, and Jamie Hiegel from BC men's cross country.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 4
September 25, 2017With a new month on the horizon, ODAC athletes continue to reach peak form in anticipation of full conference play. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Aislynn Smith from Shenandoah women's cross country, Austin Kinne from Washington and Lee men's cross country, Allen Smith from Hampden-Sydney men's golf, Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, Lauren Heffron from Roanoke field hockey, Fredy Flores from Lynchburg men's soccer, Miranda Hall from Randolph-Macon volleyball, and Alex Davidson from Virginia Wesleyan women's soccer.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 3
September 18, 2017A few ODAC sports started to enter into the conference portion of their schedules with performances continuing to ramp up. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured, l-r, t-b): Samantha Schreiber from Lynchburg women's cross country, Tristan Lucy-Speidel from LC men's cross country, Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, Walker Brand from Washington and Lee football, Ariyel Yavalar from W&L field hockey, Isaac Evans from Bridgewater football, Anna Sobus from BC women's soccer, Daniel Obour from Eastern Mennonite, Meg Guignon from W&L volleyball, and Josh Hill from Guilford men's golf.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 2
September 11, 2017ODAC athletes continue to move towards midseason form following a stellar week of competition. Those earning weekly honors include (picutred, l-r, t-b): Meg Guignon from Washington and Lee volleyball, Michaela Mast from Eastern Mennonite women's cross country, MacKenzye Leroy from W&L men's cross country, Dave Drafton from EMU men's soccer, Delaney Doyle from Randolph women's soccer, De'Eric Bell from Guilford football, Jackie Lerro from Lynchburg field hockey, and Nate Hill from Shenandoah football.
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ODAC Players of the Week - Week 1
September 05, 2017The 2017-18 season opens with ODAC student-athletes showing everyone why they are some of the finest NCAA Division III has to offer. Those earning weekly honors include (picutred, l-r, t-b): Taylor Hayes from Shenandoah field hockey, Karsten Miller from Guilford football, Mesa Willis from Lynchburg volleyball, Bernie Hayes III from SU football, Emily Latimer from Virginia Wesleyan women's cross country, Viktor Dolberg from Washington and Lee men's soccer, Caitlin Mertens from LC women's soccer, Zachary Evens from GC men's golf, Christina Herbert from Bridgewater women's golf, and Lewis Brooks from Hampden-Sydney men's cross country.
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Washington and Lee Tops Tightly Packed ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll
August 21, 2017Parity is the word that best describes what the conference coaches foresee from the ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll as four teams split first place votes and are separated by just seven points in the annual coaches' survey. Washington and Lee University heads up the chart for the second straight year, collecting three top nods and 43 total points. Lynchburg College sits second with 41 tallies and one first place vote, while defending ODAC champion Shenandoah University is just another two points behind after earning three first place votes. Bridgewater College garnered the remaining top prediction on the way to 36 total markers.
