FH Morrisville

Morrisville, N.Y.- The Houghton Highlander Field Hockey team won their 3rd game of the season 3-0 against SUNY-Morrisville today. The Highlanders continue there impressive start to the season with an 3-1 record for the season.

So. Amanda Brenon (Endwell, N.Y.) opened the scoring for the Highlanders off one-of-two assist’s by Sr. Natalie Wenger (Annville, PA). Stacy Garber (Lebanon, PA) was the recipient of Wenger’s other assist for her forth goal of the year. Sr. Kirsten Mazzeo (Braddock, NJ) closed out the scoring for the Highlanders with the final third goal.

The Highlanders record now moves to 3-1 for the season, their next game will be September 21 at Home against Nazareth College at 4:00pm

Houghton College has deep and solid roots in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where our teams use their commitment to excellence, both on the field-of-play and in the classroom, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on Sports Ministry. Their goal is to make a difference for the Kingdom on campus, in Allegany County, in the Northeast and around the world. Houghton is one of only 13 institutions who have been hand-selected by the NAIA to serve as "Champions of Character" Program Centers, opening the door for Houghton to be a leader, both in the Northeast and nationally, in character education. Through hands-on, innovative community outreach initiatives, Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 9, 2006 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- September 9, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648