2026 NFHCA Scholars of Distinction Article

Two Falcons Named Scholars of Distinction, 15 Named to National Academic Squad

2/13/2026 11:00:00 AM

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — On Friday, Feb. 13, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recognized 543 exceptional undergraduate student-athletes as 2025 Division III Scholars of Distinction. This honor celebrates student-athletes who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or higher through the fall semester and were nominated by their NFHCA member coaches. Lindsey Campione and Joy Lippert were recognized for the Falcons.

Additionally, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the NFHCA recognized more than 1,800 outstanding undergraduate student-athletes from 147 institutions named to the 2025 Division III National Academic Squad. Messiah had 15 honorees named to the squad as listed below.

Sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, the NFHCA National Academic Squad program honors undergraduate student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher through the fall semester, nominated by their NFHCA member coaches.

NFHCA 2025 Division III Scholars of Distinction

Lindsey Campione
Joy Lippert
 

NFHCA 2025 Division III National Academic Squad

Lindsey Campione
Chelsea Carpenter
Kenzie Feeney
Mattie Hartzler
Anna Bea Koenig
Ellie Lefever
Joy Lippert
Addie Musser
Lillian Peters
Casey Tyrrell
Caitlyn Weatherill
Audrey Weger
Rebekah Wiley
Lexie Zaring
Olivia Zaskoda
 

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