ONEONTA, N.Y. – Yesterday the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recognized the academic accolades of 14 Hartwick field hockey players in a pool of over 1,880 undergraduate players by adding them to the 2024 Division III National Academic Squad.
 

This program, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, recognizes undergraduate student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of over 3.5 or higher in the most recent fall semester, and are nominated by their NFHCA member coach.
 

The Hawks who have been recognized this year include:

• Hope Angioletti (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay)

• Makayla Bales (Sidney, N.Y. / Sidney)

• Jessica Betts (South Glens Falls, N.Y. / South Glens Falls)

• Tessa Cox (Poughkeepsie, N.Y. / Our Lady of Lourdes)

• Kiara Dolan (Cazenovia, N.Y. / Cazenovia)

• Dani Hand (Queensbury, N.Y. / Queensbury)

• Makenzie Kensel (San Diego, CA / Scripps Ranch)

• Kayla Kinkel (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay)

• Erica Leeson (Auburn, N.Y. / Auburn)

• Natalie O'Malley (Pleasantville, N.Y. / Pleasantville)

• Ava Reynolds (South Glens Falls, N.Y. / South Glens Falls)

• Katelyn Sanzone (Manlius, N.Y. / Fayetteville-Manlius)

• Sami Shortino (Webster, N.Y. / Webster)

• Ashley Tricarico (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay)

The full NFHCA release can be found here.

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.