NFHCA Release

Gilbert, Ariz. - Senior Taylor Nesmith (Mechanicsburg, Pa./Cumberland Valley) and freshman Carysse Norris (Narvon, Pa./Garden Spot) of the Saint Francis field hockey team were named 2019 Zags Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I Scholars of Distinction on Monday.

The Division I Scholars of Distinction program recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher through the first semester of the 2019-20 academic year. Nesmith and Norris represent two of just 167 field hockey athletes across Division I to earn the distinction.

Nesmith led Saint Francis in points (20), goals (7) and assists (6) during her final campaign in a Red Flash uniform. She will wrap-up her fantastic career with 15 career goals and 12 assists.

Norris saw action in all 19 contests in her debut season with six starts.

The complete listing of the 2019 Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division I Scholars of Distinction can be seen at the top of the page.