WINTHROP, Mass. — The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced its Field Hockey All-Tournament Team, recognizing sophomore forward Ava Markham (Belfast, Maine) and senior goalkeeper Kimberley McLaughlin (Lewiston, Maine).

In the quarterfinal matchup against New England College, McLaughlin recorded a shutout with four saves in the double-overtime victory. In the 70th minute, the Monks earned a penalty corner, and Markham set up Zoey Lailer (Limington, Maine) for the game-winning goal to advance Saint Joseph's to the semifinals.

In the semifinal, Markham contributed to both of the Monks' goals. She opened the second-half scoring less than two minutes after the break, finding the back of the net off a pass from Chloe Masse (Oakland, Maine). Five minutes later, Markham assisted Lailer's goal to tie the game at two. McLaughlin finished with 11 saves, bringing her postseason total to 15. Saint Joseph's ultimately fell to Colby-Sawyer, 3-2, in the GNAC semifinal, bringing its season to a close.

GNAC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM: 

Emily Yazzetti, Dean

Sara Gardner, Dean

Kimberly McLaughlin, Saint Joseph's (Maine)

Ava Markham, Saint Joseph's (Maine)

Haley Bright, Simmons

Hailey Brisson, Simmons 

Madyson Reed, Simmons 

Paige Trombly, Colby-Sawyer (MVP)

Mikayla Thornton, Colby-Sawyer

Abby Olden, Colby-Sawyer

Brooke Farquhar, Colby-Sawyer