WEXFORD, Pa. -- The Christopher Newport field hockey team was well-represented on the NFHCA National Academic Squad as 12 Captains earned a spot on the prestigious team, which was announced on Tuesday by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

The 12 honorees are the second most in program history. Christopher Newport has placed at least four players on the national academic team during each of the past nine years, including a program-high 15 honorees in 2019.

The NFHCA National Academic Squad is comprised of student-athletes from around the country who have achieved a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.3 or higher through the first semester of the 2020-21 academic year.

Headlining Christopher Newport's decorated contingent, seniors Angelica Florendo and Jackie Kotoriy were celebrated for the fourth straight year. Together, they join former legends Rachel Cooke, Bailey, Lien, and Lisa Murphy as the only Captains to secure the award during each of their four seasons with the program.

Along with Florendo and Kotoriy, fellow senior Ariana Samuel was honored for the second straight year. 

Among other upperclassmen, juniors Sarah Coon and Nyla Lewis were named to the Academic Squad for the third time. Meanwhile, Abby Asuncion, Izzy Diz, Madison Hodges, Mauri Ware, and student assistant Sam Brady were honored for the second straight year.

Rounding out the national award-winners, two newcomers joined the list for the first time. Sophomores Logan Beal and Gabi Gray were both celebrated for their scholarly achievements as well.

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