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SHIP U. Field Hockey remains second in 2026 NCAA Power Index

Shippensburg University’s field hockey team remained No. 2 in the Atlantic Region and No. 2 nationally in the third NCAA Division II Power Index released Monday. The top six teams held their positions.

The NCAA uses the Power Index, which evaluates game results and strength of opponents, to determine championship qualifiers. The rankings will be updated daily ahead of the selection show, which will stream at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, on NCAA.com.

Eight teams will qualify for the tournament, with five from the Atlantic Region and three from the East Region. Four conference champions will receive automatic berths this year, up from three with the addition of the East Coast Conference. The NCAA will seed the eight qualifiers without regard to region.

The quarterfinals will be played at campus sites Saturday, Nov. 21. Robert L. Hicks Field at Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City will host the semifinals Thursday, Dec. 3, and the championship game Saturday, Dec. 5.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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