BROCKPORT, NY - The Empire 8 Conference announced its 2026 Field Hockey All-Conference selections and individual award winners on Monday, November 9th. The Golden Eagles were well represented, earning five All-Conference selections, highlighted by First-Team honorees Sophia Jones and Emily Nestor, Second-Team selections Penelope Schalck and Terralyn McLaughlin, and Third-Team recipient BROCKPORT, NY - The Empire 8 Conference announced its 2026 Field Hockey All-Conference selections and individual award winners on Monday, November 9th. The Golden Eagles were well represented, earning five All-Conference selections, highlighted by First-Team honorees Sophia Jones and Emily Nestor, Second-Team selections Penelope Schalck and Terralyn McLaughlin, and Third-Team recipient Elise Brady. Sophomore Kaitlyn Malinkowski was also recognized as Brockport's representative on the Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team.

First Team - Sophia Jones

A cornerstone of the Golden Eagles' lineup, Sophia Jones earned First-Team All-Conference honors following another strong season in the Green and Gold. Leading Brockport in minutes played, Jones recorded two goals and one assist for five points while providing a steady presence in the midfield. She also contributed defensively, recording two defensive saves to help anchor the Golden Eagles' backline. 

A four-year member of the program, Jones has appeared in 71 career games and established herself as a consistent presence in the starting lineup. A multiple-time All-Conference selection, she finishes with career totals of eight goals and five assists for 21 points.

First Team - Emily Nestor

After a standout sophomore campaign, Emily Nestor secured First-Team All-Conference recognition as one of Brockport's most versatile contributors. Starting all 18 games, Nestor finished the season with four goals and five assists for 13 points while adding three defensive saves. Her ability to impact the game on both ends of the field made her a key piece of the Golden Eagles' lineup.

Nestor delivered in crucial moments throughout the season, with all four of her goals serving as game winners. Her four game-winning goals tied for the team lead. Splitting time between midfield and defense, Nestor has started every game for Brockport since arriving as a freshman last season.

Second Team - Penelope Schalck

Leading the Golden Eagles' offensive attack, Penelope Schalck earned Second-Team All-Conference honors after an impressive freshman season. Schalck paced Brockport with 12 goals and 26 points, finishing tied for seventh in the Empire 8 in scoring. She started all 18 games and tied Emily Nestor for the team lead with four game-winning goals.

Finishing third on the team in minutes played, the Medina, NY native made an immediate impact in her first collegiate season. Schalck's offensive production and consistency established a strong foundation for what promises to be an exciting collegiate career.

Second Team - Terralyn McLaughlin

For the second consecutive season, Terralyn McLaughlin earned Second-Team All-Conference recognition, continuing to establish herself as a key presence in the Golden Eagles' midfield and defensive unit. Starting all 18 games, McLaughlin recorded three goals and three assists for nine points while playing an instrumental role on both ends of the field.

A reliable presence throughout the season, McLaughlin played every second of Brockport's Empire 8 postseason run. Since arriving as a freshman in 2024, the junior has started 53 of 54 games for the Golden Eagles, demonstrating her consistency and importance to the program.

Third Team -Elise Brady

Rounding out Brockport's All-Conference selections, Elise Brady earned Third-Team honors following a breakout sophomore season. One of two Golden Eagles to surpass 20 points, Brady established new single-season career highs with nine goals, two assists, and 20 points, earning her second career All-Conference recognition.

Brady finished the season with three game-winning goals, highlighted by a standout performance against Morrisville, where she recorded two goals and an assist for five points. Since arriving on campus in 2025, Brady has appeared in all 36 games, making 27 starts. She has accumulated 17 goals and three assists for 37 career points, including seven game-winning goals.

Tomorrow's Leaders Team - Kaitlyn Malinowski

Kaitlyn Malinowski was selected as Brockport's representative on the 2026 Empire 8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. The recognition honors one student-athlete from each conference program who has demonstrated leadership beyond competition through their contributions on the field, in the classroom and within the community.

The sophomore appeared in all 18 games for the Golden Eagles this season, contributing one goal and two assists for four points.


Brockport wrapped up the 2026 campaign with a 13-5 overall record and a 6-3 mark in Empire 8 play. The Golden Eagles secured the No. 3 seed in the Empire 8 Tournament, capping off a successful season highlighted by five All-Conference selections and a Tomorrow's Leaders Team honoree.