GENESEO, N.Y. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced their Division III All-Americans on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and for the first time in program history, SUNY Geneseo had two student-athletes earn All-American recognition with Katrina Clare earning Second-Team All-American honors and Hailey Roethel being named Third-Team All-American. Clare and Roethel become the fifth and sixth players in program history to earn the All-American distinction.

Clare led the Empire 8 in scoring with 38 points on 16 goals and six assists in 21 games played this season, and was named the E8 Offensive Player of the Year as well as First-Team All-Region.. She excelled in league play, tallying 26 points on 11 goals and four assists in nine games vs. E8 foes. Clare recorded at least one point in 13 games, with five different two-goal outbursts. Clare's season was highlighted during during a six-game stretch from Sept. 18 to Oct. 5, recording 22 points.

Roethel enjoyed an excellent season for the Knights in 2024, leading a stout Geneseo defense that allowed just three goals in 12 games against Empire 8 opponents during the regular season and postseason. The Knights finished the season having allowed just 17 total goals in 21 contests overall this season. Roethel was also a tremendous weapon on penalty corners for Geneseo, as she has 15 points on five goals and five assists. Roethel was named the Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Region for her efforts.

Clare and Roethel helped lead the Knights to the Empire 8 Championship and a berth to the NCAA Tournament this season with an overall record of 18-3.

SUNY Geneseo Field Hockey All-Americans:
2010 Michelle Milkovich - 2nd team forward
2013 Kayla DeAngelis - 2nd team forward
2018 Julia Kim - 3rd team defense
2019 Julia Kim - 2nd team defense
2024 Katrina Clare - 2nd Team forward
2024 Hailey Roethel - 3rd team defense

For the full press release from the NFHCA, click here.