St. John Fisher placed six field hockey players on the 2026 All-Empire 8 teams. Senior midfielder Mary Kate McPhee made the first team, while Avery McLaughlin and Alison Taplin earned second-team honors, and Jordan Kauffman and Evelyn Ryan were named to the third team. Senior defender Caitlyn Mahoney was selected for the conference’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Team. Fisher finished fifth in the conference tournament, reaching the semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • 6 Cardinals received conference recognition.
  • McPhee led Fisher with 30 points, including 12 goals and 6 assists.
  • Fisher went 9-10 overall and 5-4 in Empire 8 play.
  • The Cardinals recorded 5 shutouts and lost 3-2 in overtime in the semifinals.
Yes, But

Fisher’s postseason run ended in a narrow overtime loss to top-seeded SUNY Geneseo after the Cardinals defeated No. 4 Houghton in the first round.

Bottom Line

Six honors reflect contributions across Fisher’s lineup, with standout scoring and a defense that helped the team reach the conference semifinals.