HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer teammates Hope Russell and Taylor Curyto have received All-Conference honors by the Empire 8 following the 2025 fall season.

Russell was named to the All-E8 Second Team, while Curyto was a Third Team honoree.

Russell led the Highlanders with 10 goals during her first season while adding one assist and a team-leading 67 shots. She also had an astounding conference-leading five game-winning goals.

Curyto tallied five goals and tied for the team high with four assists. She had two game-winning goals.

In addition, Aivery Shuck was Houghton's selection to the E8 Tomorrow's Leaders Team. One member of each team was named that institution's representative. This team honors a student-athlete who has emerged as a leader not only on the field of play, but in the classroom and in the community. In addition, they "compete with honor and integrity" and have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.

"Developing character and integrity is a hallmark of the Empire 8," said E8 Executive Director Chuck Mitrano. "This series is proof that Empire 8 and our member institutions are committed to intercollegiate athletics' important role in higher education."