Field Hockey Defensive Player – Utica
Amanda Vitro, Senior, Defender – Hoosick Falls, NY/Hoosick Falls
Amanda Vitro helped Utica claim its third straight Empire 8 Conference title as the Pioneers held off Stevens, 3-2, in the semifinals and then shutout St. John Fisher, 3-0, in the title game. Vitro was named the tournament MVP as Utica is just the second team in league history to win back-to-back-to-back E8 Field Hockey Championships.