10/31/2026 11:55:00 AM | Field Hockey
ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine field hockey program had four student-athletes earn America East All-Conference recognition, as announced by the conference.
Martha Barratt highlighted the Black Bears' selections with a spot on the All-Conference First Team, while Saylor Kuefler, Eloise Penty and Annabel Halkes earned Second Team honors.
Halkes was also named to the America East All-Rookie Team, while Barratt and Kuefler earned All-Academic Team recognition.
The Black Bears' six all-conference and all-rookie selections were spread across four student-athletes.
Barratt, a sophomore from Bristol, United Kingdom, leads Maine with eight goals and 23 points across 14 games played. Barratt is tied for the team lead with seven assists and has recorded a team-high 40 shots, including 24 on goal. The midfielder has recorded three multi-goal games this season, including a pair of goals against New Hampshire on Oct. 9.
Kuefler, a senior from Coquitlam, British Columbia, has started all 16 games for the Black Bears, recording five goals and four assists for 14 points. Kuefler has recorded 22 shots, including 12 on goal, while tallying one game-winning goal. She recorded a pair of two-goal performances against Stonehill and Bryant this season.
Penty, a senior defender from Nottingham, England, has started all 16 games for Maine, recording five goals and seven assists for 17 points. Penty is tied for the team lead in assists and ranks second on the team in points. She has also recorded one defensive save and one game-winning goal this season.
Halkes, a freshman goalkeeper from Haarlem, Netherlands, has appeared in all 16 games for the Black Bears, making 15 starts in the cage. Halkes has helped Maine record four shutout victories this season, including wins over Stonehill, Davidson, Dartmouth and Bryant.
Barratt and Kuefler were also recognized for their performances in the classroom, earning America East All-Academic Team honors. Barratt holds a 3.74 GPA while majoring in Criminal Justice, while Kuefler carries a 3.90 GPA as a Psychology and Criminal Justice major.
2026 Maine America East All-Conference Honors
All-Conference First Team
All-Conference Second Team
All-Rookie Team
All-Academic Team
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