LANCASTER, Pa. -  The Atlantic East Conference announced the Field Hockey Players of the Week for weeks games through Monday, September 4^th. Cabrini’s Caroline Gallagher and  Caroline McDonald of St. Mary’s were named Player and Defensive Player of the Week respectively.

Player of the Week:
Name: Caroline Gallagher
School: Cabrini
Class: Senior
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Cape May Courthouse, N.J.   
High School: Middle Township
Brief Outlook of Week: A significant piece of the Cabrini offense, Caroline broke the 100 mark for career points in a Cabrini uniform.  She reached this milestone scoring a 2nd quarter goal against VA Wesleyan on Saturday, later adding her 4th goal of the season in the third quarter.  Her two goals that game propelled her into the top 5 all-time goal scorers in Cabrini Field Hockey.

Defensive Player of the Week:
Name: Caroline McDonald
School: St. Mary’s
Class: First Year
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Frederick, Md.
High School: Tuscarora
Brief Outlook of Week: McDonald made three saves in her first career start and collegiate debut, helping the Seahawks post a 2-1 win over No. 16 Washington and Lee.

Weekly Honor Roll:
Megan Keaveney, (Gr., Forward, Manhattanville) -After picking up a field hockey stick for the first time in her life halfway through last season, Keaveney returned to the Valiants for her graduate year by opening up the new campaign with a three goal week. She scored both of Manhattanville's goals in their season-opening contest at Oswego on Friday…Keaveney added her third tally of the season in Sunday's showdown vs Dean as the Valiants won their first home-opener since 2019…Played a full 120 minutes across the two games.

Briana Allen, (So., Forward, St. Mary’s) - Allen notched the game-winning goal as the Seahawks took down No. 16 Washington and Lee, 2-1, on Friday. This was Allen's first career game played and first career goal after sitting out her entire rookie season with injury.