HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Two members of the Houghton women's soccer program have been honored by the Empire 8 for their play during the fall season.
Moriah Steffen and
Sarah Potocki were each named to the All-Empire 8 Second Team.
Potocki led the Highlanders in goals with 11, while adding four assists on the campaign. The junior had a team-high 48 shots including 32 shots on goal. She also produced two game-winning goals. She tallied a career-high three goals and an assist in a win over Hilbert on September 28.
Steffen was second on the team with six goals, while adding a team-high six assists. She finished with 29 shots on the year and produced two game-winning tallies. She had a career-high three assists vs. Cazenovia.
In addition,
Reegan Mitchell was Houghton's selection to the Empire 8 Women's Soccer Sportswoman of the Year Team. One member of each team was named that institution's representative on the team. The Empire 8 Conference emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. These honorees have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.