HENNIKER, N.H. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced the 2023 Division III Scholars of Distinction on Monday, recognizing four members of the New England College field hockey team. 

The NFHCA Scholars of Distinction program celebrates the academic excellence of undergraduate collegiate student-athletes. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, and who have been nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches. Overall, the NFHCA recognized 509 students across several institutions who met these criteria. 

Hailing from the NEC field hockey team, four student-athletes were recognized with this honor: Freshman Lauren Hall (Belfast, Maine), freshman Conley Ladabouche (Barre, Vt.), freshman Neila Jones (Rowley, Mass.), and junior Meaghan McCamish (Warwick, R.I.).

"These young women are exemplary student-athletes," said head coach Carly Sweeney. We are extremely proud of their dedication to their academic success."

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