MANAHAWKIN, N.J. (Feb. 13) – The University of Mount Olive field hockey program featured 13 student-athletes recognized on the 2024 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Squad, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams.
This esteemed recognition is granted to individuals who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, as nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches.
Among the 13 recipients, the Trojans featured three student-athletes who have received the honor four times in their careers, including
Amber Dercksen,
Sophia Frugoni, and
Annefleur Moerkerken.
The NFHCA recognized the exceptional achievements of nearly 430 undergraduate student-athletes from more than 30 nominating institutions. East Stroudsburg led the way with an impressive 21 recipients, while Newberry landed 19 student-athletes on the list
Three prestigious Division II academic awards are yet to be unveiled — the NFHCA Scholars of Distinction will be announced on February 14, the NFHCA National Academic Team awards on February 18, and concluding with the announcement of the National Scholar-Athlete on February 20.
A complete list of UMO's NFHCA National Academic Squad recipients can be found below.
Amber Dercksen
Windhoek, Namibia |
Orla Folan
Melrose, Scotland |
Sophia Frugoni
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Julie Gerla
Voorburg, Netherlands |
Jemimah Kriechelberg
Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium |
Rosie Migounoff
Auckland, New Zealand |
Annefleur Moerkerken
Driebergen, Netherlands |
Nakai Mujaranji
Marondera, Zimbabwe |
Joanna Nesbitt
Templepatrick, Northern Ireland |
Morgan Paterson
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa |
Emily Schneider
Stafford, Va. |
Jule Schuurman
Krefeld, Germany |
Candice Wainschel
Chico, Calif. |
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