Fifteen Pioneers Earn NIRA All-Academic Honors
7/9/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Rugby
Fairfield, Conn. — Fifteen Sacred Heart women's rugby student-athletes were named to the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) All-Academic Team.
Fairfield, Conn. — Fifteen Sacred Heart women's rugby student-athletes were named to the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) All-Academic Team for their outstanding achievements in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year.
The NIRA All-Academic Team recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence both academically and athletically throughout the season.
The following Pioneers earned the honor:
Erin Croke
Charlotte Dauser
Jessica Ethier
Hayley Galbraith
Hannah Glaser
Ella Huntley
Viola Koning
Kendall Maday
Samantha Melvin
Reese Torticill
Reagan Vander-Heide
Caroline Woelfel
Avonlea Wood
Olivia Woods
Reece Woods
The NIRA All-Academic Team recognizes student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence both academically and athletically throughout the season.
The following Pioneers earned the honor:
Erin Croke
Charlotte Dauser
Jessica Ethier
Hayley Galbraith
Hannah Glaser
Ella Huntley
Viola Koning
Kendall Maday
Samantha Melvin
Reese Torticill
Reagan Vander-Heide
Caroline Woelfel
Avonlea Wood
Olivia Woods
Reece Woods
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