Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announces field hockey honors

The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) has announced its end-of-season field hockey awards, recognizing standout performers from the University of Delaware and UC Davis.

University of Delaware sophomore Livia van't Hek was named the MPSF Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with nine goals and 19 points. The Delaware coaching staff, led by Tara Zollinger, received the MPSF Coaching Staff of the Year award following a 9-8 season. Other Delaware players named to the All-MPSF team include Lily Cosner, Linde van Leeuwen, Alexa Michielsen, and Sarah Rigual.

At UC Davis, senior midfielder Ella Franken was named the MPSF Defensive Player of the Year, while Charlotte Connally earned the Freshman of the Year honor. Both players were selected for the All-MPSF team alongside teammates Mia Edwards and Emma Wood. Franken was noted for her defensive contributions, including a goal-line save against Northwestern, while Connally started all 15 matches during her debut campaign.