ROCK HILL, S.C. — Eight South Atlantic Conference field hockey student-athletes have been named to the 2026 NFHCA Watchlist, powered by Performance Sports Events (PSE), the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced.

The SAC selections include Sarah Schumacher of Belmont Abbey, Kelcie Gannon of Coker, Chelsy Bunse of Converse, Olivia (Ollie) Bond and Leira van Tilburg of Lander, and Wibien Dahmen, Parker Keeler and Payton Keeler of Newberry.

The NFHCA Watchlist recognizes Division II field hockey student-athletes who have demonstrated a high level of achievement and are considered to have strong potential for NFHCA All-Region and All-America consideration during the 2026 season.

Student-athletes were nominated by their NFHCA member coaches and must have earned qualifying field hockey recognition within the previous two years. Qualifying honors include NFHCA All-Region, NFHCA All-America, All-Conference, Senior Nexus Championship selection, NCAA All-Tournament Team or selection to a U.S. National or international team roster.

SAC Selections

Belmont Abbey
Sarah Schumacher, Sr., Defender

Coker
Kelcie Gannon, Sr., Defender

Converse
Chelsy Bunse, Sr., Midfielder/Defender

Lander
Olivia (Ollie) Bond, Jr., Defender
Leira van Tilburg, Sr., Defender

Newberry
Wibien Dahmen, Sr., Forward
Parker Keeler, Sr., Forward
Payton Keeler, Sr., Midfielder

The 2026 NFHCA Watchlist features 42 NCAA Division II student-athletes from across the country. The Watchlist is designed to highlight returning and emerging standouts entering the season, but selection does not guarantee NFHCA postseason recognition.