Six Warriors from the East Stroudsburg University field hockey team have been honored by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) by being named to the Division II Scholars of Distinction list. Senior Grace Lesh achieved this honor for the fourth consecutive year, with five other team members also being recognized for their academic excellence.

By the Numbers
  • Six Warriors named to NFHCA Division II Scholars of Distinction list
  • Recognition based on maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher throughout the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year
  • Slippery Rock and Mount Olive led with 10 student-athletes each on the Scholars of Distinction list
State of Play
  • ESU had 24 student-athletes honored on the 2023 NFHCA Division II National Academic Squad
  • Two prestigious Division II academic awards are yet to be unveiled: the NFHCA National Academic Team awards on February 21 and the National Scholar-Athlete on February 26
Bottom Line

The continued academic honors for the ESU field hockey team highlights their commitment to excellence both on and off the field, showcasing the dedication to balancing athletic and academic pursuits.