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SHIP U. Liv Schweighart named PSAC Field Hockey Defensive Athlete of Week

Shippensburg University freshman goalkeeper Liv Schweighart was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Field Hockey Defensive Athlete of the Week.

Schweighart recorded a shutout in the Raiders’ 2-0 victory over No. 3 Newberry on Saturday at Robb Sports Complex. She made two saves and extended her shutout streak to three games to begin her collegiate career.

Shippensburg defended four Newberry penalty corners in the fourth quarter to preserve the shutout. Newberry entered the game having outscored its opponents 17-0.

This is Schweighart’s first PSAC weekly honor and the first received by a Shippensburg player this season. She is the first Raider to earn the defensive honor since Emma Albee on Sept. 23, 2025.

Katrina Mae Pryor 1950-2026

Trini will be remembered for her kindness, loyalty, spunky spirit, and the love she showed through the many thoughtful things she did for others.

Ronald P. Parrish 1941-2026

Ron proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps., and the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, and was a Purple Heart recipient.

Berkley L. Chamberlin 1933-2026

A lifelong farmer, Berkley had a love for the outdoors and being active, especially hunting, family trips to the cabin, and playing baseball.

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