GENEVA, N.Y. – Four Widener student-athletes have been recognized for their hard work in both the classroom and on the field.

Representing the Pride for the 2022 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Scholars of Distinction are first-year student Kayleigh Armstrong, sophomore Olivia Deysher, sophomore Maddie Hoyer, and senior Katie Labezius.

The Scholars of Distinction Awards "…recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year." The four student-athletes from Widener are among 473 total recipients.

Armstrong plays defense and midfield. She, along with her other three teammates receiving this honor, started all 18 games played for the Pride. Armstrong recorded one shot on the season. She is a biomedical engineering major and has a 4.0 GPA.

Deysher is a midfielder. She had two points on one goal for the season. One of her two shots were on goal. Deysher is a nursing major with a 4.0 GPA.

Hoyer also plays midfield and defense. She had three goals and one assist (seven points) in 2022. She led the team with 40 shots, and her 20 shots on goal were second-best on the team. Hoyer is studying business and has a 3.92 GPA.

Labezius is a defender. Her six goals were third-best for the Pride in 2022, as were her 12 points. Six of her eight shots were on goal. Labezius is majoring in accounting and has a 3.98 GPA.

To read the the full NFHCA press release, click here.