Who will be the Delaware field hockey player of the year for the 2026 high school season? Fans are invited to choose from a slate of leading returners, limited to one athlete per school and drawn from last year’s postseason player rankings.
Delaware field hockey player of the year candidates
Below are the candidates, along with their most recent accolades and team achievements as reported by school and state honors:
Ava Elias, jr., Smyrna: A first team All-State pick in Division I, Elias helped power the Eagles to the Division I state championship.
Molly Masten, sr., Milford: Masten earned first team All-State recognition in Division I after leading the 7-8-1 Buccaneers.
Bernadette Patino, jr., Archmere: Patino posted 40 points as a sophomore and secured first team All-State honors in Division II.
Atia Sabbagh, sr., Cape Henlopen: A Division I first team All-State selection in 2025, Sabbagh guided Cape Henlopen to the Division I championship game. She was ranked No. 2 in postseason player rankings and has committed to St. Joseph’s.
Genevieve Walch, sr., Newark Charter: Walch helped Newark Charter reach the Division II title game. A first team All-State pick in Division II in 2025, she has committed to Syracuse.
Cast your vote and help spotlight the standout who should enter 2026 as Delaware’s top high school field hockey player, joining other rising stars in college-bound programs.