Eight Student-Athletes from the Empire 8 Conference Named to NFHCA All-Region Teams
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E8 Player of the Year Rachel Buyan Among Those Recognized by the National Organization
Eight student-athletes from the Empire 8 Conference were recently named to the National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) All Region Teams. Five E8 athletes were named First Team All Region selections, while three more were recognized as Second Team selections. Conference champion Washington & Jefferson led the way with three selections, including a pair on first team, while St. John Fisher also had two first team honorees.
To see the complete list of student-athletes that were recognized, please see below. Empire 8 programs are part of the NFHCA's North Atlantic Region.
NFHCA North Atlantic Region First Team
Lauren Fazio, St. John Fisher
Brianna Socker, St. John Fisher (pictured)
Rylee Meelan, Utica
Alana Boyd, W&J
Rachel Buyan, W&J
NFHCA North Atlantic Region Second Team
Maria Stalder, Hartwick
Michaela Thompson, Stevens
Rena Israel, W&J
About the Empire 8 Conference
The members of the Empire 8 are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and aspire to be regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership seeks to distinguish itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the Empire 8.