The Dartmouth field hockey program gathered its community last week for the annual end‑of‑year banquet, a celebration that blends athletic triumphs with academic distinction.
A Night of Recognition
Among the highlights were the presentation of the Dorothy H. Leavitt Award to Florentina Terra and Olivia Galiotos, recognizing their pivotal contributions to the Big Green's campaign.
Junior midfielder Riley Dumigan captured the Offensive Player of the Year honor for the second straight season, having started every match and contributed a goal and five assists.
Senior goalkeeper Ava Carlson was crowned Defensive Player of the Year after posting a .680 save percentage across 16 starts.
First‑year midfielder Georgia Thornton earned the Most Improved Player award, reflecting a breakthrough season in Hanover.
Isabel Andrews received the Teammate of the Year accolade for her infectious positivity despite injury setbacks, while Ruby Walsh was noted for seven defensive saves that helped shape key moments.
The squad also celebrated academic excellence, securing the National Academic Team Award for the eleventh consecutive year and placing three student‑athletes — Ava Russo, Megan Spear and Boau‑Lilly Shepherd — on the NFHCA Scholar of Distinction list.
Athletics Director Michael McCaffrey praised the team's blend of skill and scholarship, noting that the program's standards continue to raise the bar for collegiate field hockey.