2011-12 Field Hockey News

  • Milks Highlights Field Hockey Awards
    December 06, 2011
    Lynchburg's Shelly Milks (pictured) earned recognition from a pair of outlets in annual postseason awards announcements. She was named a NFHCA First Team All-American and joined four of her teammates on the All-South Region Team. She was also tabbed the VaSID College Division Player of the Year, which also featured 14 other ODAC players and coaches.
  • Hornets Fall to TCNJ in Round Three
    November 13, 2011
    The Hornets national title hopes came to an end Sunday afternoon, as fourth-ranked Lynchburg College was defeated, 3-0, by #3 The College of New Jersey in the quarterfinals of the 2011 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament, hosted by TCNJ. Lynchburg ends its season with a 19-2 record, with its only other loss coming in the season's first game in September.
  • Hornets Top Catholic in Second Round
    November 12, 2011
    There are only eight teams left in the 2011 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament, and fourth-ranked Lynchburg College is one of them. The Hornets defeated Catholic University, 2-0, in the second round of the tournament Saturday, hosted by the College of New Jersey. LC meets the Hornets on Sunday for a spot in the national semifinals.
  • Fall Championships Video Recap
    November 09, 2011
    Five ODAC tournaments crown champions on Saturday, November 5. This video recaps the title games in field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball.
  • Lynchburg Sweeps Field Hockey Awards
    November 07, 2011
    LC earned all four major accolades as part of the 2011 All-ODAC Field Hockey Awards. Hornets’ midfielder Shelly Milks was named the ODAC Player of the Year and the ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete. LC’s head coach, Enza Steele, earned the ODAC Coach of the Year award, while Katie Kline garnered the ODAC Rookie of the Year accolade.
  • Hornets Earn NCAA First Round Bye
    November 07, 2011
    Coming off its sixth-straight ODAC title, Lynchburg field hockey earned a bye in the first-round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Hornets, ranked #3 in the nation in the latest NFHCA poll, are one of eight seeded teams to earn a pass into the second round. LC will play either Catholic or Eastern on Saturday, Nov. 12 at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, N.J.
  • LC Claims ODAC Field Hockey Crown
    November 05, 2011
    Senior attack Tarah Rahner posted two goals Saturday afternoon as the Lynchburg College field hockey team defeated Randolph-Macon College 6-0 in the finals of the ODAC Tournament. The title marks the sixth straight for the Hornets.
  • Lynchburg Cruises Past EMU into ODAC Finals
    November 02, 2011
    Lynchburg led just 1-0 at the half, but the Hornets tacked on three more tallies in the second frame to top Eastern Mennonite, 1-0, in the semifinals of the ODAC Tournament. LC will meet Randolph-Macon for the second straight year in the ODAC finals on Saturday in Lynchburg.
  • R-MC Scores OT Victory Over VWC
    November 02, 2011
    Lauren Seal scored off a penalty corner with six seconds remaining in overtime as Randolph-Macon advanced to a ODAC finals with a 4-3 win over Virginia Wesleyan. The Yellow Jackets will travel to Lynchburg for the second straight year to meet LC for the title.
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Oct. 31, 2011
    October 31, 2011
    ODAC fall tournaments have begun, and the league's athletes continue to shine. These week's award winners include (l-r, t-b): Kirk Rohle, H-SC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Rob Look, W&L (FB); Becca Loftis, LC (VB); Carmen Graves, RC (WS); Mitchell Leap, EMU (MS); Jocelyn Cassada, W&L (SW); Noah Ratner, GC (GLF).
  • Santiago Lifts EMU Over BC in OT
    October 30, 2011
    Adriana Santiago and Jenessa Derstine teamed up for two goals, including the game winner with 1:46 left in the first overtime, as EMU earned a dramatic ODAC quarterfinal win over Bridgewater Sunday afternoon. The fourth-seeded Royals move on to face #1 Lynchburg in the semifinals on Wednesday in Lynchburg.
  • VWC Knocks Off RC In Quarters
    October 29, 2011
    Virginia Wesleyan College broke open a tight game with two quick goals in the second half and never looked back in posting a 5-1 win over Roanoke College in a quarterfinal game of the 2011 ODAC Field Hockey Tournament. The third-seeded Marlins move on to face #2 Randolph-Macon in the semifinals on Wednesday in Ashland.
  • ODAC Field Hockey Pairings Complete
    October 27, 2011
    Lynchburg College and Randolph-Macon College earned byes into the semifinals of the ODAC Field Hockey Tournament for the second-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 6-2 league mark.
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Oct. 24, 2011
    October 24, 2011
    The fall season is beginning to wind down and teams are starting to prepare for the ODAC fall tournaments. This week's award winners include (l-r, t-b): Charlie Westfal, W&L (FB); Galen Goodman, BC (FH); Miniard Culpepper, CUA (FB); Mallory Carter, RMC (VB); Carmen Graves, RC (WS); Ryan Tavermaris, BC (MS); Jocelyn Cassada, W&L (SW).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Oct. 17, 2011
    October 17, 2011
    Golf returned to action and swimming start its campaign over the past week. Those honorees include (l-to-r, t-to-b) Charlie Westfal, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Rob Look, W&L (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); Noah Ratner, GC (GLF); Lauren Kasoff, W&L (SW); Drew Claytor, RC (MS); Angela Bosco, LC (WS); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Oct. 10, 2011
    October 10, 2011
    Without a golf tournament over the past week, eight student-athletes were honored for their stellar weekly performances. Those honorees include (l-to-r, t-to-b) Zac Naccarato, RMC (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Tyler Houk, E&H (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); Emily Leary, W&L (WS); Mitchell Leap, EMU (MS); Grace England, RC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Oct. 3, 2011
    October 03, 2011
    ODAC athletes continue to perform at a high level as the season moves into its second month. Those earning weekly awards include (l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L; Lindsay Leonard, LC; Devan Sproles, E&H; Lindsey Dee, W&L; Noah Ratner, GC; Dessi Dupuy, LC; Brian White, RC; Olivia Mills, BC; Sean Whitson, VWC.
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Sep. 26, 2011
    September 26, 2011
    Golf enjoyed its first weekly award of the fall season, bringing our weekly total to nine winners. This week's awards went to (l-r, t-b): Kyle Boden, E&H; Jennifer Bateman, BC; Jeremy Bowry, RMC; Mallory Carter, RMC; Rick O'Connell, HSC; Katherine Rush, W&L; Mitchell Leap, EMU; Grace England, RC; Tim Smith, RC.
  • Leonard Earns National Weekly Award
    September 21, 2011
    On Tuesday, Synapse Sports named Lynchburg field hockey junior Lindsay Leonard Division III Player of the Week. Synapse Sports is a national website that covers field hockey, women's and men's lacrosse for Divisions I, II, and III. Leonard scored four goals with three assists last week, including a goal and a helper in a 2-1 upset of then top-ranked Messiah.
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Sep. 19, 2011
    September 19, 2011
    The third week of action is in the books and teams are ready to start ODAC play. Those earning weekly honors include (l-r, t-b): Kyle Vance (HSC), Mallory Carter (RMC), Sean Stewart (HSC), Lindsay Leonard (LC), Dessi Dupuy (LC), Corey Sindle (RAND), Emma Helsel (VWC) and Chad Norton (GC).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Sep. 12, 2011
    September 12, 2011
    ODAC student-athletes continued their winning ways through the second week of action. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Travis Lane (HSC), Kelli Williams (LC), Jeff Mehlhaff (BC), M.A. Boles (W&L), Jessica Edelman (VWC), Nick Cornell (RAND), Grace England (RC), and Tim Smith (RC).
  • ODAC Players of the Week: Sep. 6, 2011
    September 06, 2011
    The first week of ODAC action is in the books, and all signs point to a quality 2011-12 campaign. Those earning weekly honors including: Olivia Mills, BC (pictured), Dan Nafziger (EMU), Lindsay Leonard (LC), Greg Cordivari (CUA), Chris Wholey (BC), Johnny Hughes (RC), Jessica Edelman (VWC) and Mallory Carter (RMC).
  • Lynchburg Tops ODAC Field Hockey Poll
    August 23, 2011
    Lynchburg College received eight first place votes on the way to 64 poll points and the top position in the 2011 ODAC Field Hockey Preseason Poll. Randolph-Macon College secured second place with 53 tallies, two points clear of Washington and Lee University. The Generals earned the remaining top nod amongst their 51 points.