2014 Endicott Field Hockey News
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Allen Selected for USA Field Hockey High Performance New England Region Squad
May 12, 2015COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Junior Ashleigh Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) of the Endicott field hockey team is one of 28 players that have been selected to participate in the USA Field Hockey High Performance Training Center for the New England Region. Allen is the only Division III student-athlete on the Northeast squad and will be training with a roster comprised of Division I student-athletes. -
NCAA DIII Week: Gulls Explore the Amazon
April 09, 2015BEVERLY, Mass.- With the NCAA celebrating its annual “DIII Week” this week, Endicott has chosen to highlight multiple student-athletes and explore how the NCAA Division IIII model has enabled them to make the most of their college experience. “Discover, Develop, Dedicate,” the “three D’s” of NCAA Division III. They provide an abbreviated summary of why student-athletes choose the NCAA Division III model to perform at their highest capabilities both in the classroom and in intercollegiate competition. For this piece, we had the pleasure of speaking with two student-athletes, Morgan Bresnahan and Tyler Willgoos, that traveled to Peru and the Amazon as part of their Tropical Ecology class over January break. Bresnahan, a member of Endicott’s field hockey team, and Willgoos, a member of the men’s volleyball team, shared stories about their experiences and let us know how this opportunity has enriched Endicott’s experiential learning philosophy.
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Endicott Field Hockey and 14 Members Honored by the NFHCA
March 23, 2015CHANDLER, Ariz. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has released their annual Division III National Academic Squad for the 2014 season. 13 members of the field hockey team along with the team as a whole have been honored for their dedication not only on the field but more importantly in the classroom.
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Forty-Six Endicott Student-Athletes Named Fall 2014 CCC Academic All-Conference
January 26, 2015SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) announced their Fall 2014 Academic All-Conference Team and Endicott was the leader of the pack with 47 honorees across seven first semester sports that included men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball.
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Sawchuck, Allen and Leary Named 2014 ECAC DIII New England All-Stars
December 19, 2014DANBURY, Conn.- For the first time in program history, the Endicott field hockey team has placed three players on the ECAC Division III New England All-Star Teams. Seniors Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) and Meghan Leary (Hampton Falls, N.H.) were joined by junior Ashleigh Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) as the program's first ever ECAC All-Stars. For all three players, the honors add to an already historic season that saw the trio also receive NFCHA All-New England East and All-CCC honors.
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Sawchuck Earns NFHCA First Team All-American Honors; Becomes First Player in Program History to be Recognized on All-American List
December 01, 2014CHANDLER, Ariz. – Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) of the Endicott field hockey team made program history on Monday morning as she earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) First Team All-American honors. Sawchuck has become the first player in program history to garner this major recognition. The Longstreth/NFHCA All-American list is voted on by a committee of Division III field hockey coaches. The senior was in the running for All-American status after being named to the NFHCA New England East First Team All-Region team back on November 17th.
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Four Gulls Earn NFHCA All-Region Honors
November 17, 2014CHANDLER, Ariz. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has release the 2014 Longstreth/NFHCA All-Region teams and four members of the Endicott field hockey team have been recognized. The only other time four members have been chosen in program history was back in the 2011 season. Endicott finished their season as a 2014 CCC Finalist while holding an impressive 16-5 overall record while consistently being ranked in the New England East Region.
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Endicott Falls 4-3 in 2OT to UNE in CCC Championship
November 08, 2014BIDDEFORD, Maine – The Endicott field hockey team traveled to the University of New England on Saturday afternoon for the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship. The Gulls tallied two late goals in the final ten minutes of regulation to force an overtime period with a 3-3 score. In the final minutes of the second overtime the Nor’easters tallied the title game winner off a penalty stroke goal to secure the title. Endicott ends their season after a hard fought effort at 16-5 while UNE moves on to the NCAA Tournament at 16-6.
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Endicott Athletics Alumni Spotlight - Jimmy Nguyen B.S. '13, M.A. '14
November 06, 2014If you’re a current Endicott student-athlete and balancing school work, internship, practice, and games, you’re probably wondering what your post-graduation life will be like and if all the hard work you’re putting now is going to be worth it. Maybe you’re a prospective student-athlete in high school and thinking about whether Endicott is the right place for you or maybe you’re an alumnus of the College interested to find out what classmates are up to. Whatever your angle is, we’ve got insight into the whereabouts and happenings of some of our favorite Endicott student-athlete alumni.
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Field Hockey Remains at No. 3 in NCAA New England East Regional Poll
November 06, 2014INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA has released the third week of regional rankings for Division III field hockey. Sitting at 16-4 overall the Endicott field hockey remains at the #3 slot of six total teams. Voting for the regional rankings is comprised of selected coaches in each region.
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Two Late Goals Lift Gulls to 2-1 Victory Over Gordon; Endicott Advances to Third CCC Title Game in Four Years
November 05, 2014WENHAM, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team traveled to Gordon on Wednesday evening for the 2014 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Semifinals. After trailing for most of the game the Blue and Green tallied two goals in the final 11 minutes of regulation to lift to a 2-1 victory. With the win the Gulls will advance to the CCC Championship match which is slated for Saturday, November 8th at the University of New England at 1:00 p.m.
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Sawchuck and Ventura Headline Major Awards; Six Earn All-CCC Honors
November 04, 2014SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Commissioner’s Office announced the 2014 Field Hockey All-Conference teams on Tuesday afternoon. Endicott saw two major award winners and a total of six players to receive recognition from coaches in the league. Senior Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) took home the Offensive Player of the Year award while sophomore Cheka Ventura (Lawrence, Mass.) was tabbed as the 2014 Rookie of the Year.
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Layo Claims First Rookie of the Week Nod
November 03, 2014SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) released their weekly awards on Sunday evening and Maggie Layo (Sandwich, Mass.) of the field hockey team earned her first Rookie of the Week nod. Endicott wrapped up their regular season over the weekend and finished at 15-4 (9-3) as they head into the 2014 CCC Field Hockey Tournament as the #4 seed. The Gulls will travel to cross-town rival, #3 Gordon on Wednesday, November 5th for the semifinals slated for a 4:00 p.m. start.
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Gulls Edged by Gordon 2-1 in Season Finale
November 01, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team hosted cross-town rival, Gordon on Saturday morning for a regular season finale and senior day. Gordon was able to earn two goals in the first half and keep the Gulls scoreless in the second to lift to a 2-1 victory. Endicott falls to 15-4 (9-3 CCC) while the Fighting Scots improve to 12-8 (9-3 CCC).
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Field Hockey Claims #3 Seed in Upcoming CCC Tournament
November 01, 2014SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team will compete in the 2014 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament as the #3 seed as it was announced by league commissioner Gregg M. Kaye on Saturday evening. With the regular season conference schedule in the books, the Gulls will enter their CCC Semifinal match on Wednesday, November 5th at #2 Gordon (12-8, 9-3 CCC), time in TBD.
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Gulls Take the Bison 6-1 in CCC Showdown
October 29, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team hosted Nichols on Tuesday night for a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup. With a six point effort by junior Ashleigh Allen (Glastonbury, Conn.) the Gulls soared to a 6-1 victory. Endicott improves to 15-3 (9-2 CCC) while the Bison fall to 3-14 (1-10 CCC).
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Leary and Sawchuck to Represent Endicott Field Hockey at the NFHCA Division III Senior Game
October 29, 2014CHANDLER, Ariz. – After successful careers, two members of the Endicott field hockey team have been selected to represent the program in the Victory Sports Tour/National Field Hockey Coach’s Association (NFHCA) Division III Senior Game in Lexington, Virginia.
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Field Hockey Remains Ranked in Most Recent NCAA Regional Poll
October 29, 2014INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA has released the second week of regional rankings for Division III field hockey. Sitting at 14-3 (8-2 CCC) the Endicott field hockey moved down one spot from last week as they sit at #3 in the New England East Region that houses six total teams. Voting for the regional rankings is comprised of selected coaches in each region.
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Second Half Surge Lifts Gulls to 7-1 Victory; Game Highlighted by Three Goals in 56 Seconds
October 25, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team traveled to Salve Regina on Saturday afternoon for a Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) showdown. After being tied 1-1 at the half, five different Gulls scored goals to help lift Endicott to a 7-1 victory. Endicott improves to 14-3 (8-2 CCC) while the Seahawks fall to 11-6 (4-6 CCC).
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Field Hockey Slated as #2 in New England East Region in Most Recent Poll
October 22, 2014INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The NCAA has released the first week of regional rankings for Division III field hockey. Sitting at 13-3 the Endicott field hockey team has been slatted as #2 in the New England East Region that houses six total teams. Voting for the regional rankings is comprised of selected coaches in each region.
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Ventura Earns Second ECAC Recognition
October 22, 2014CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Following a stellar performance between the pipes last week, sophomore Checka Ventura (Lawrence, Mass.) has captured this week’s Corvias Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England Defensive Player of the Week honors. Ventura most recently was also named this week’s Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Defensive Player of the Week.
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Gulls Fall to CCC Rival, UNE
October 21, 2014BIDDEFORD, Maine – The Endicott field hockey team traveled to Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opponent the University of New England on Tuesday evening. Despite goals by freshman Olivia Larson (Cheshire, Conn.) and senior Mackenzie Hurst (Gilford, N.H.) a second half surge by the Nor’easters boosted them to a 3-2 victory. Endicott falls to 13-3 (7-2 CCC) while UNE improves to 11-5 (9-1 CCC).
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Ventura and Larson Lead CCC Weekly Awards
October 20, 2014SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) has released their weekly awards and two members of the field hockey team have been recognized. Sophomore Checka Ventura (Lawrence, Mass.) and freshman Olivia Larson have each earned their second weekly honors this season.
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Gulls Play for a Cure in 6-1 Victory over Western New England
October 18, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team hosted Western New England on Saturday afternoon for a conference matchup. Five different Gulls scored today to help soar to a 6-1 victory while senior Emily Sawchuck became the new record leader in all-time career assists. Endicott improves to 13-2 (7-1 CCC) while the Golden Bears fall to 4-10 (1-7 CCC). Today the field hockey team Played for a Cure in their Think Pink game to honor breast cancer awareness month.
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Record Breaking Performance by Sawchuck Lifts Gulls to 4-1 Victory Over Husson
October 14, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team hosted non-conference opponent Husson on Tuesday afternoon. Senior Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) tallied three goals to help lift the Gulls to a 4-1 victory as she broke the all-time career scoring record. Endicott improves to 12-2 (6-1) while the Eagles fall to 5-7 (3-0 NAC). With the victory Head Coach Jodi Cipolla also earned a career milestone as she notched her 100th win.
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Larson Earns First Career Rookie of the Week Honors
October 13, 2014SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) has released their weekly awards and one member of the field hockey team earned honors. Freshman Olivia Larson (Cheshire, Conn.) tabbed her first career Rookie of the Week nod for her efforts in the Gulls 6-1 victory over CCC opponent Roger Williams last week.
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Blue and Green Soar to 6-1 Victory Over CCC Opponent Roger Williams; Seven Gulls Tally Points
October 11, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team hosted Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opponent Roger Williams on Saturday afternoon. Seven different Gulls tallied points while senior Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) recorded two goals and an assist to tie the programs all-time goals and assist record. Endicott soared to a 6-1 victory over the Hawks in the conference matchup. The Gulls improve to 11-2 (6-1 CCC) while the Hawks fall to 7-7 (3-4 CCC).
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Despite Second Half Surge, Gulls Drop to Gordon in Double OT
October 04, 2014WENHAM, Mass. – The Endicott field hockey team traveled to Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) opponent, Gordon on Saturday afternoon. Despite a second half surge the Fight Scots lifted to a 3-2 double overtime victory to hand the Gulls their second loss of the season. With her three point effort, senior Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) snapped the career point’s record with a total of 129. Endicott falls to 10-2 (5-1 CCC) while the Fighting Scots improve to 6-6 (4-2 CCC).
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Sawchuck and Ventura Capture ECAC Weekly Awards
October 02, 2014CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Following their individual honors from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), senior Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine) and sophomore Cheka Ventura (Lawrence, Mass.) have captured this week’s Corvias Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III New England, Offensive and Rookie of the Week.
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Ten In-A-Row; Field Hockey Continues Streak with Road Win over Nichols
October 01, 2014DUDLEY, Mass. – After going 9-0 in the month of September, the Endicott field hockey team continued their unbeaten streak into October by defeating CCC rival Nichols 3-1 to win their 10th game in-a-row. Senior forward Emily Sawchuck (Cumberland, Maine), with two goals against the Bison on Wednesday night, inched closer to both the all-time scoring and points record while as a team the Blue and Green controlled nearly every facet of the game.
