Stevenson University Women’s Field Hockey placed Shae Bennett, Gracyn Catalano and Jordan Vradenburgh on the 2026 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Collegiate Watch List, announced Aug. 27.
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced the list Thursday morning from Colorado Springs, Colorado. The list showcases field hockey student-athletes with potential consideration for that year’s NFHCA All-Region and All-American teams, based on nominations from member coaches.
Three Stevenson University Players Highlighted
Bennett, Catalano and Vradenburgh were the three Stevenson University student-athletes highlighted on the 2026 watch list. The recognition identifies players who could receive consideration for the NFHCA’s All-Region and All-American teams.
To qualify for nomination, student-athletes must have received qualifying recognition for field hockey achievements within the previous two years. Eligible distinctions include NFHCA All-Region, NFHCA All-American, All-Conference, USAFH Senior Nexus Championship selection, NCAA All-Tournament Team selection or placement on a U.S. national or international team roster.
All-Rookie, All-Freshman Team, honorable mention and Junior Nexus honors do not qualify athletes for Collegiate Watch List selection. Stevenson University Director of Athletics Communications Sara Ropski authored the announcement.
Stevenson University Women’s Field Hockey Schedule
Stevenson University’s listed 2026 schedule begins Sept. 1 against Washington College (Md.) at 6 p.m. The schedule also includes games against Arcadia University, Penn State Harrisburg, Salisbury University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Alvernia University, Widener University, Messiah University and Hood College, along with a Sept. 26 road game at Stevens.
- Sept. 1, 6 p.m.: vs. Washington College (Md.)
- Sept. 5, noon: vs. Arcadia University
- Sept. 12, noon: vs. Penn State Harrisburg
- Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m.: vs. Salisbury University
- Sept. 26, noon: at Stevens
- Sept. 30, 5 p.m.: vs. St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Oct. 3, noon: vs. Alvernia University
- Oct. 7, 6 p.m.: vs. Widener University
- Oct. 17, noon: vs. Messiah University
- Oct. 28, 5 p.m.: vs. Hood College
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Stevenson University Women’s Field Hockey has three student-athletes on the 2026 NFHCA Collegiate Watch List. Bennett, Catalano and Vradenburgh will be among the players eligible for consideration for the association’s All-Region and All-American teams.
Source: Original report
