ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Empire 8 announced the All-Conference selections for men's soccer this afternoon, with the Hartwick Hawks landing three players on the squads.
Senior Will Napierala (Endwell, N.Y.) and rookie Devin Chandler (Wylie, Tex.) would both earn Second Team All- Conference honors for their outstanding performances on the field.
Napierala, the captain for Hartwick, was an integral starter for the Hawks who played in all 17 of their matches this season. During his time on the field, he was a threat in the midfield to stop key scoring opportunities from the opposition, while still managing to post one of three shots on goal. This will be Napierala's first All-Conference selection.
Chandler was another key piece of the Hartwick offense, playing a crucial role on penalty corners and leading the Hawks with 10 total assists in his debut season. This feat would earn him a spot in the Hartwick record books as 10th All-Time in assists in a single season. Chandler would also tally three goals, including a game-winner in a victory at Houghton University on October 11th.
Rounding out All-Conference selections was first-year Mathieu Six (Antwerp, Belgium), who was named to the Empire 8 Third Team All-Conference in his rookie season with the Hawks. Another key starter for the Hawks, Six led the team with five goals as a defender this year, including 3 game-winners. He would also post a tremendous .714 shot on goal percentage and went 1-1 on penalty kick opportunities, making him a threat on offense.
In addition to All-Conference selections, the Empire 8 has announced first-year Mariano Kool (Amsterdam, Netherlands) as Hartwick's representative for the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team, an honor given to those who have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits of outstanding sportsmen.
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About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.
