2020-21 ODAC Field Hockey News
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SU's Jones, W&L's Amil Lead All-ODAC Field Hockey Awards
April 30, 2021The University of Lynchburg and Washington and Lee University each earned seven all-conference accolades and combined for three special individual honors to highlight the 2020-21 All-ODAC Field Hockey Awards. Shenandoah University midfielder Kesley Jones received ODAC Offensive Player of the Year laurels, while fellow SU-Hornet Farren Winter collected ODAC Rookie of the Year honors. Generals goalkeeper Sara Amil garnered ODAC Defensive Player of the Year plaudits. Lynchburg mentor Enza Steele earned ODAC Coach of the Year recognition, while LYN-Hornets goalkeeper Laurel Nicks was tabbed the ODAC/Virginia Farm Burau Insurance Scholar-Athlete by the league's athletic communications personnel for a second straight season. -
CHAMPIONS! Lynchburg Claims Third Straight ODAC Field Hockey Crown
April 18, 2021The University of Lynchburg earned its third straight and 21st overall ODAC field hockey title on Sunday afternoon via a 3-1 result over Washington and Lee University at Shellenberger in Lynchburg.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Track & Field, Volleyball
April 13, 2021Day two of ODAC reporting for week 13 is features six active honorees following the close of the conference soccer seasons. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite men's track & field, Kacee Hooker and Peter Fulton from Bridgewater women's and men's track & field, Lizzie Davis from Lynchburg women's track & field, Emma Drake from LYN volleyball, and Brandy Troutman from EMU field hockey.
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ODAC Field Hockey Tournament | Six Teams Ready for First Spring Tourney
April 11, 2021The seasons may not quite be consecutive, but the University of Lynchburg stands atop the field for a third straight campaign as the conference's teams prepare to open the first ODAC Spring Field Hockey Tournament this week. Lynchburg's 7-0 league mark propelled them to the league's #1 rankings, while Washington and Lee University's 7-1 record earned the Generals the #2 seed. Both LYN and W&L received byes thru the quarterfinal round of competition. Those two games will be hosted by third-seeded Roanoke College and #4 Shenandoah University. Bridgewater College, thanks to its win over Virginia Wesleyan University on Sunday afternoon, will play as the fifth seed and travel to SU for its quarterfinal matchup.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
April 06, 2021ODAC athletes continue to show why they're some of the best Division III has to offer as week 12 of ODAC reporting continues. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Ryan Doyle from Guilford men's soccer, Caitlin Barnes from Washington and Lee women's soccer, Joe O'Connor from W&L men's track & field, Lauren Anderson from Lynchburg women's track & field, Grace Weise from W&L field hockey, Carolyn Todd from W&L women's track & field, Frank Csorba from LYN men's track & field, and Greta Coss from Virginia Wesleyan volleyball.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 30, 2021Game-winning goals in field hockey and soccer, huge attacking numbers in volleyball, and record-setting national-caliber performances in two of the conference's largest track meets highlight the second day of reporting in week 11 of ODAC action. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Linsey Bailey from Roanoke volleyball, Maria-Teresa Ambrogi-Torres from Randolph-Macon field hockey, Kenny Nzekwe from Guilford men's soccer, Lucy Perry from RC women's soccer, Julian Douglas from Lynchburg men's track & field, Katelyn Gamble from Washington and Lee women's track & field, Sam Crawford from RC men's track & field, and Adalia Coleman from Bridgewater women's track & field.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 23, 2021The ODAC highlight showcase continued on the second day of week 10 reporting with conference student-athletes showing midseason form. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Abbey Pinkerton from W&L women's track & field, Jackie Lerro from Lynchburg field hockey, John Kindig from Shenandoah men's track & field, Paris Hutchinson from Eastern Mennonite volleyball, Evan Blow from Randolph men's soccer, Allison Bobst from LYN women's track & field, James Dixon from W&L men's track & field, and Alyssa Damato from LYN women's soccer.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball
March 16, 2021All sports that will compete this spring are officially underway as women's volleyball joins this report on Tuesday of week nine. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Grace Amaden from Washington and Lee field hockey, Aniya Seward from Lynchburg women's track & field, Joe O'Connor from W&L men's track & field, Kacee Hooker from Bridgewater women's track & field, Penny Senior from Randolph-Macon men's soccer, Kate Poppo from Shenandoah volleyball, Max Sparks from LYN men's track & field, and Destiny Zapata from BC women's soccer.
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ODAC Athletes of the Week | Field Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field
March 09, 2021We have a couple of firsts on this Tuesday report in Week Eight of the ODAC season. Field hockey joins the ranks for the first time this spring, while track & field moved outdoors. Men's and women's soccer also continued their campaigns. Those earning ODAC Athlete of the Week awards include (pictured from top and left): Edward Rajner from Emory & Henry men's track & field, Maiya Pencile from Shenandoah women's soccer, Cor'shauna Cunningham and Isaac Alderfer from Eastern Mennonite women's and men's track & field, Adalia Coleman from Bridgewater women's track & field, Emily Dudley from Lynchburg field hockey, and Kade Wheeler from Hampden-Sydney men's soccer.
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ODAC Field Hockey Spring Season Preview
March 05, 2021The start of the ODAC field hockey season is upon us, and for the first time league history, the sport enjoys a spring setting. The conference's programs are set to compete in a full round-robin format, with Sweet Briar College returning to the league schedule for the 2021 spring campaign.
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NCAA Announces Four-Year Championship Hosting Assignments
October 14, 2020The City of Salem has long been touted as "Virginia's Championship City" for its history of hosting NCAA championship events in conjunction with the ODAC. There will be plenty of additional evidence to back up that moniker over the next half-decade.
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ODAC Chat | Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft, Shenandoah
October 09, 2020In this edition of ODAC Chat, we dive into field hockey and talk with Shenandoah University head coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft. Ashley is the chair of the ODAC field hockey coaches and also serves as SU's senior woman administrator and co-advisor for the Hornets' SAAC. She talked about the success she's had with her program over her first seven seasons -- all at .500 or better including a program record 17 wins in 2019. She also touches on her SWA and SAAC roles at SU and gives us some insight into the strength of the ODAC field hockey ranks.
