GENEVA, NY – West Chester University landed four players on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-America squad.
Valerie Van Kuijck (Denbosch, The Netherlands) and
Dara Spavlik (Hockessin, Del./Conrad) were first team honorees. Teammates
Claudia Jaszczak (Coatesville, Pa./Downingtown West) and
Paige Wolfe (Downingtown, Pa./Downingtown East) were second team honorees.
Van Kuijck, a repeat first-team honoree, led the team in scoring this fall and led the nation in assists per game while helping the Golden Rams reach the national semifinals and post a 15-5 overall record on the year. Van Kuijck was instrumental in the midfield for head coach
Amy Cohen. She finished the year with 19 goals, 15 assists and 53 points in West Chester's 20 games. She notched four game-winning goals on the year as well. Her 2.61 points per game ranked second in the nation and led the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Spavlik, a second-team selection following the 2021 campaign, finished this past fall with 7 goals, 8 assists and 22 points and fifth on the team in scoring. She was a part of the Golden Rams' penalty corner unit playing a significant role on that special team. Meanwhile, Spavlik solidified the back line from her spot on the right side.
Senior forward, Jaszczak, finished second on the team in both goals (15) and points (33). Her 15 goals ranked her ninth in the nation in goals per game while she was 13th in the country in points per game 1.72. This is her first appearance on any All-America squad.
Junior forward, Wolfe, finished fourth on the squad in both goals (9) and points (25). She ranked among the Top 40 in the nation in goals, assists and points. She makes her first appearance on an All-America squad as well with this honor.
ABOUT THE NFHCA ALL-AMERICA PROGRAM: The NFHCA serves as the recognized leader in naming All-American field hockey student-athletes. The All-American teams are made up of student-athletes that represent the highest level of field hockey players with regard to the nominating criteria. NFHCA member coaches have the opportunity to nominate their student-athletes each fall. Over 170 student-athletes at the high school and collegiate levels are recognized annually for this prestigious honor.
