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LebCo Field Hockey Alumni Check-In: Local Grads Making Their Mark on the College Stage
Hat tricks, freshman breakthroughs, an All-American leading an undefeated powerhouse, and a remarkable comeback headline a strong fall for Lebanon County’s collegiate field hockey talent.
The success of Lebanon County field hockey doesn’t stop when the high school season ends. Across the country, former local standouts are continuing to make their presence felt at the collegiate level, delivering impressive performances at programs ranging from Division I powerhouses to some of the region’s most successful Division II and III teams.
This season there are over 30 county graduates competing on collegiate field hockey rosters. Several have already produced memorable moments this fall, with former Annville-Cleona, ELCO, Cedar Crest, and Palmyra standouts contributing to victories, earning prominent roles, and making their mark on the national stage.
Here is a look at some of the Lebanon County alumni making headlines during the 2026 season.
Cisney’s Hat Trick Highlights Record-Setting Afternoon at Ohio
Tori Cisney is enjoying a breakout sophomore campaign at Ohio University, and the former Annville-Cleona standout delivered one of the most impressive performances of the fall on October 4.
In a remarkable 14-0 victory over Mercyhurst, Cisney recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals on five shots as the Bobcats established a new program record for goals in a single game. The previous mark of nine goals had stood since 2001.
Cisney struck twice in the first half before completing her hat trick during Ohio’s seven-goal fourth quarter. The performance brought her season total to six goals, further establishing the Cleona native as an important part of the Bobcats’ offensive attack.
For Cisney, who competed in the Lancaster-Lebanon League during her high school career, the three-goal afternoon represented another step forward in her development at the Division I level.
Read Ohio University’s game recap
Weaver Making Immediate Impact in the ACC
The transition from Palmyra to the Atlantic Coast Conference has been a productive one for Jovie Weaver, who has wasted little time contributing during her freshman season at Syracuse University.
The former Cougar has already scored four goals this season, with her latest coming Friday, October 9, in Syracuse’s 4-2 victory over Louisville.
With Syracuse protecting a narrow lead late in the contest, Weaver finished a feed from Fieve Frenken with just over two minutes remaining, providing the Orange with valuable insurance in the conference victory.
It was another important contribution from Weaver, who opened her college career by scoring the game-winning goal against Fairfield on August 28. This was part of the reason that the freshman was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week for the opening week of the season.
Competing in one of the nation’s strongest field hockey conferences, Weaver’s ability to contribute immediately speaks to both her individual development and the caliber of talent emerging from Palmyra’s program. Her solid play has played a pivotal role in the Orange being ranked #19 nationally.
Read Syracuse’s victory over Louisville
Weiler Wasting No Time at Messiah
Just months removed from her final season at ELCO, Addie Weiler has quickly emerged as a leading offensive threat during her freshman campaign at Messiah University.
The Raiders graduate leads the Falcons with six goals through 11 games and has added an assist for 13 points. Weiler has also recorded two game-winning goals while starting 10 contests.
Her freshman campaign began with a goal against nationally ranked Dickinson on September 1, helping Messiah secure a 3-2 overtime victory. Weiler followed with goals against nationally ranked Salisbury and Ursinus before turning in a two-goal performance in a 3-1 victory over William Smith on September 26.
Weiler also found the back of the cage in Messiah’s 3-0 victory over Eastern on October 9, helping the Falcons improve to 3-0 in conference play.
For an athlete who was competing in the Lancaster-Lebanon League just a season ago, Weiler has quickly established herself as a player capable of making an impact against some of Division III’s strongest competition.
View Messiah’s season statistics
Blauch Powers Misericordia During September Surge
Madison Blauch has continued the success she enjoyed at Palmyra into her collegiate career at Misericordia University, where the junior put together an impressive scoring stretch during September.
Blauch scored five goals across three consecutive victories, beginning with a goal in a 2-0 win over Muhlenberg on September 15.
Three days later, Blauch delivered an even bigger performance against Kean, scoring twice in a 3-2 comeback victory. Her second goal proved to be the game-winner, coming with less than five minutes remaining.
She followed that effort with another two-goal performance on September 21, helping Misericordia defeat Gwynedd Mercy 5-0.
The stretch highlighted Blauch’s ability to deliver when her team needed offensive production, particularly in close contests. Her efforts helped the Cougars build momentum as they moved deeper into the season.
Read about Blauch’s two-goal performance against Kean
Kirkpatrick Helping Lead Undefeated Kutztown
From her playing days at Palmyra to an award-winning collegiate career, Olivia Kirkpatrick has established herself as one of the most accomplished field hockey players to emerge from Lebanon County in recent years.
A returning First Team All-American and the reigning Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Defensive Athlete of the Year, Kirkpatrick is now a graduate student at Kutztown University, where she continues to play a central role for one of the nation’s premier Division II programs.
On October 7, Kirkpatrick opened the scoring just 1:49 into Kutztown’s matchup against Millersville, converting a penalty stroke for her fourth goal of the season.
The Golden Bears went on to secure a commanding 6-0 victory, improving their record to 11-0 while maintaining their position atop the national rankings.
Beyond her on-field achievements, Kirkpatrick earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team recognition in July, further highlighting her accomplishments as a student-athlete.
For Kirkpatrick, the 2026 season has been another opportunity to build upon an already decorated career while helping Kutztown pursue championship aspirations.
Read Kutztown’s October 7 recap
Hudson’s Remarkable Return Provides Inspiration at Boston University
One of the most compelling stories involving Lebanon County alumni this season is unfolding at Boston University, where Maddie Hudson, a former Palmyra Cougar, has returned to make a significant impact after missing three full seasons due to injuries.
Hudson has shown that her offensive ability remains intact. Through September 25, she had recorded four goals and two assists for 10 points, including a goal and an assist in a September 6 matchup against Dartmouth.
Her contributions extend beyond the stat sheet.
Hudson is serving as a team co-captain during the 2026 campaign, providing leadership and experience to the Terriers as they navigate Patriot League competition.
The comeback represents a remarkable display of perseverance, with Hudson once again competing at a high level after an extended absence from the field.
There is also a family connection to the Boston University program. Her younger sister and fellow Palmyra graduate, Mallory Hudson, is in her sophomore season with the Terriers and contributed an assist in their 7-1 victory over Lehigh on October 3.
For the Hudson sisters, the opportunity to compete together at the Division I level adds another meaningful chapter to their family’s field hockey story.
Read Boston University’s September 25 team update
More Lebanon County Alumni Making Contributions
The accomplishments extend well beyond those six featured athletes, with several additional county graduates continuing to contribute at the collegiate level.
At Lebanon Valley College, Danika Setlock has continued building on a productive freshman season. The Annville-Cleona alum contributed assists in consecutive victories over Arcadia and Marywood in early October, giving her three assists on the season.
Setlock is joined at Lebanon Valley by Reese Arnold, who previously played at Cedar Crest. Arnold’s value is particularly evident on the defensive side of the field. She started all 19 contests during the 2025 season, helping a Dutchmen defense that recorded 11 shutouts and allowed fewer than one goal per game.
Meanwhile, Peyton Bean has carried her experience from Palmyra into a leadership role at Millersville University. The junior defender and team captain started 17 of 18 games in 2025 and has established herself as an experienced presence for the Marauders.
Those athletes represent only a portion of the county’s collegiate field hockey contingent, with graduates also competing at programs including Monmouth, Fairfield, Central Michigan, Queens University of Charlotte, Slippery Rock, Elizabethtown, Stevenson, Alvernia, and others.
Lebanon County’s Field Hockey Tradition Continues
From first-year players finding immediate success to established veterans leading nationally ranked programs, Lebanon County’s collegiate field hockey alumni continue to demonstrate the strength of the area’s high school programs.
Their paths have taken them to different schools, conferences, and divisions, but they share a common foundation built on local fields.
As the college season moves deeper into October and toward conference tournaments, there will undoubtedly be additional opportunities for these athletes to make an impact.
For the next generation of Lebanon County field hockey players currently competing at the high school level, those achievements offer examples of what can come next.
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