WATERVILLE, Maine – The Central Maine Collegiate Field Hockey Conference announced its postseason awards on Tuesday and Husson University field hockey earned three major award winners and five all-conference selections.
Sophomore Ella Duchette was voted goalie of the year, in addition to earning a spot on the all-conference team. Duchette recorded a 5-11 mark in the cage for the Eagles, posting a 2.56 goals against average and a .664 save percentage, while adding 79 total saves and four shutouts on the year. Duchette was named CMCFHC goalie of the week four times during the year.
Freshman Grace Allen was selected as rookie of the year, in addition to being named to the all-conference team. Allen recorded 15 games played, starting in all 15 contests, while totaling two goals on just four shot attempts, but also playing a major part in Husson's transition game in the midfield. Allen was named CMCFHC rookie of the week three times this season.
Senior Tessa Capozzoli was tabbed as the conference's senior scholar athlete, while also earning an all-conference spot. Capozzoli is pursuing a bachelor's degree in legal studies with a pre-law concentration and has earned President's List honors in five consecutive semesters. A two-year team captain, Capozzoli has been recognized as a two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Scholar of Distinction and National Academic Squad selection, while also earning all-conference honors and North Atlantic Conference Rookie of the Year recognition in 2023. Beyond athletics and academics, Capozzoli has gained valuable professional experience through internships with the Maine State Police Cold Case Investigations Unit, Maine Attorney General's Office and Alkalay & Smillie, PLLC, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional development. The veteran also recorded four assists for the Eagles on the year, in addition to playing a crucial role for the team as the squad's center midfielder.
Senior Faith Tillotson snagged the penultimate all-conference spot for the Eagles, starting and playing in all 16 contests for the team, while leading the squad with 10 goals and three assists on the year. Tillotson recorded three game-winning goals for the Eagles, while being named CMCFHC player of the week once and becoming the fifth player in program history to surpass 100 career points.
Sophomore Addie Twitchell earned the final all-conference nod for the Eagles, recording one goal on the season and transitioning to center back for the Eagles. Twitchell was selected as CMFHC defensive player of the week once on the year.
Additionally for Husson, Tillotson was named to the sportsmanship team.
CMCFHC Award Winners:
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Player of the Year: Samantha Thebarge, Thomas College
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Defensive Player of the Year: Maci Freeman, Thomas College
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Goalie of the Year: Ella Duchette, Husson University
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Rookie of the Year: Grace Allen, Husson University
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Senior Scholar Athlete: Tessa Capozzoli, Husson University
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Coaching Staff of the Year: Thomas College
CMCFHC All-Conference Team:
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F - Tatiana Roque, Thomas College
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F - Faith Tillotson, Husson University
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F - Gabby Vincentsen, University of Maine at Farmington
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F - Mikayla Wilcox, University of Maine at Farmington
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M - Tessa Capozzoli, Husson University
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M - Abby Stevens, Thomas College
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M - Samantha Thebarge, Thomas College
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D - Maci Freeman, Thomas College
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D - Addie Twitchell, Husson University
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D - Autumn Freeman, University of Maine at Farmington
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G - Ella Duchette, Husson University
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At-Large - Grace Allen, Husson University
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At-Large - Bella Pelletier, Thomas College
CMCFHC Sportsmanship Team:
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Bayley Casavant, University of Maine at Farmington
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Maci Freeman, Thomas College
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Faith Tillotson, Husson University
CMCFHC Championship MVP:
