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Four Ravens Named NFHCA Scholars of Distinction

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (2/13/2026) - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association proudly recognizes 144 undergraduate student-athletes as 2025 Division II Scholars of Distinction for excellence in the classroom. The NFHCA National Scholars of Distinction program  honors undergraduate student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or higher through the fall semester, nominated by their NFHCA member coaches.

Kendall Gates, Reese Swanson, Abigail Tarka and Lily Zavras of the Ravens field hockey team were among the 2025 Scholars of Distinction. Zavras has earned the honor for the fourth year in a row.

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Players Mentioned

Reese Swanson

#4 Reese Swanson

B
5' 10"
Junior
Abigail Tarka

#3 Abigail Tarka

M
5' 4"
Sophomore
Lily Zavras

#7 Lily Zavras

M
5' 4"
Senior
Kendall Gates

#12 Kendall Gates

D
5' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Reese Swanson

#4 Reese Swanson

5' 10"
Junior
B
Abigail Tarka

#3 Abigail Tarka

5' 4"
Sophomore
M
Lily Zavras

#7 Lily Zavras

5' 4"
Senior
M
Kendall Gates

#12 Kendall Gates

5' 1"
Freshman
D