Ten Athletes Earn National Academic Squad Honors

Ten ANC student-athletes were named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association High School Academic Squad: Mary Vandegrift, Olivia Sweigard, Abby Szafran, Isabel Waelchli, Molly McCabe, Georgie Fowler, Sadie Hasen, Avia Rogers, Olena Abakah-Williams and Chloe Robertson (not pictured).

The NFHCA honors juniors and seniors who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 through the first semester of the current academic year.

Olivia Sweigard was named as a Scholar of Distinction for earning above a 3.90. Molly McCabe was named to the NFHCA High School Impact Team, celebrating her athletic achievement, leadership and impact beyond the field.

Coach Sarah Cooper Waelchli expressed, "Every one of these student-athletes gives their all to field hockey each fall and makes a meaningful impact on our team. At the same time, they demonstrate the same level of commitment to their academics. We are incredibly proud of their dedication, leadership, and excellence both on and off the field. They are truly deserving of this recognition, and we are excited to see them honored by a national organization!"