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Camdyn Despres, Sophia Quinlan, Lexi Davies, and Shaelyn Burke
Nick Grace

Field Hockey

Four Raiders Earn GNAC All-Conference Recognitions

WINTHROP, Mass. – Sophomore Camdyn Despres, senior Sophia Quinlan, sophomore Lexi Davies, and senior Shaelyn Burke of the Rivier field hockey team have been named to Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) All-Conference Teams, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.

In her debut season with the Raiders, Despres has earned GNAC All-Conference First Team recognition. The Chichester, N.H. native started in all 19 games and led the team with 29 points, coming by way of 13 goals, which ranked fifth best in the league, and three assists.

Quinlan earned her second consecutive all-conference award, being named to the GNAC All-Conference Second Team. The Salem, N.H. product started all 19 games this season on defense, recording 13 defensive saves. Quinlan's 13 defensive saves ranks second in the nation at the time of publication and broke the single-season program record that she set just a season ago.

Davies was selected to the GNAC All-Conference Third Team following a career year. The Lancaster, Mass. native finished the 2026 campaign setting new career-highs in points (17), goals (5), and assists (7). Davies' seven assists was a team-high and was tied seventh best in the conference. 

Burke earned a spot on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team, recognizing her commitment to sportsmanship, integrity, and respect throughout the season. Burke appeared in all 19 matches, making 17 starts, and contributed one goal and one assist for three points.
 

Players Mentioned

Camdyn Despres

#2 Camdyn Despres

F
5' 2"
Sophomore
Shaelyn Burke

#3 Shaelyn Burke

M
5' 3"
Senior
Lexi Davies

#16 Lexi Davies

M
5' 6"
Sophomore
Sophia Quinlan

#23 Sophia Quinlan

D
5' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Camdyn Despres

#2 Camdyn Despres

5' 2"
Sophomore
F
Shaelyn Burke

#3 Shaelyn Burke

5' 3"
Senior
M
Lexi Davies

#16 Lexi Davies

5' 6"
Sophomore
M
Sophia Quinlan

#23 Sophia Quinlan

5' 6"
Senior
D