Boston College Athletics
Seven Field Hockey Players Named To ACC All-Academic Team
February 20, 2009 | Field Hockey
Feb. 20, 2009
Chestnut Hill, Mass - Seven members of the Boston College field hockey team were named to the ACC All-Academic team according to a press release issued by the league earlier this afternoon.
Led by All-America forwards Bob Dirks and Chelsea Feole, the Eagles earned seven spots on the All-Academic team, tied with the University of Maryland for most in the conference.
To be eligible for the honor a student-athlete must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during her academic career.
Dirks, a four time All-Academic selection, led the Eagles with 43 points (19, 5a) and will graduate as BC's all-time leading scorer. Feole, who also earned All-Academic honors her sophomore year, was a captain for the Eagles in 2008 and finished second on the season with 38 points (15g, 6a).
Other members of the 2008 ACC Field Hockey All-Academic team include:
Janna Anctil, So., Elementary Education
Julia Berkowitz, Gr., Elementary Education
Bob Dirks, Sr., Finance
Chelsey Feole, Jr., Communication
Tara Fernandes, Gr., Administration Studies
Katherine Quagila, Sr., Sociology
Kelley Smith, Gr., Administration Studies
