Waterville, ME - Thomas College Athletics had one of the most successful fall seasons in recent history, with a combined total of two conference championships, three championship appearances, nine playoff appearances, and 39 total conference awards.
 

• Men's Soccer – Men's Soccer had one of the best seasons in program history, finishing with an overall record of 13-2-4, and an 8-0-2 record in conference play. The team defeated SUNY Delhi 2-0 to claim the 2024 NAC Championship and claimed their spot in the 2024 Division III Men's Soccer National Tournament. They were then matched up against #17 Buffalo State, where they were eventually defeated. The two big highlights of the season were the NAC East Division Final in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Maine Maritime Academy at home, and the NAC Championship victory against SUNY Delhi. With all their success, the team had several postseason award winners. Joshua Joseph was named NAC Player of the Year for a second year in a row, was named to the NAC All-Conference First Team, and the NAC All-Tournament Team. Jamie Fischer was named as the NAC Rookie of the Year, was named to the NAC All-Conference First Team, and the NAC All-Tournament team as the tournament's Most Valuable Player. David Ivarsson was named to the NAC All-Conference First Team. Tristan Kjartansson was named to the NAC All-Conference First Team. Adam Elkott was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team and the NAC All-Tournament Team. Micky Woodrow was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team. Cody Robinson was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team, and the NAC All-Tournament Team. And finally, Head Coach Kyle Fletcher and assistants Kiaran McCormack and Jim Evans were named as the NAC Men's Soccer Coaching Staff of the Year. The team celebrated five graduating seniors this season. Stefan Simmons, Shane Robinson, Joshua Joseph, Patrick Moynihan, and Matthew Gosselin. With a talented young roster, Men's Soccer will look to continue to build upon their success next season.

 

• Women's Soccer – Women's Soccer were able to battle through adversity and some difficult moments to finish with a 2-7-1 conference record. Despite some difficult matchups the team stayed together and worked hard all season long. The highlight of the season was a big 3-0 victory against the University of Maine Presque Isle at home on the team's annual "Senior Day". For postseason awards, Emily Rock was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team, Bri Benecke was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team, Emily Gutierrez was named as an Honorable Mention, Amber Fortin was named as an Honorable Mention, and Emilee Ireland was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team also celebrated seven graduating seniors. Emily Gutierrez, Emily Wallingford, Mary LaRochelle, Onyx Emelo, Bri Benecke, Taylor Krawiecki, and Emilee Ireland. Women's Soccer will look to bounce back next season.

 

• Women's Volleyball – Women's Volleyball had a successful season, their first as a reinstated program since the 2009-10 season. The team finished with an impressive 5-3 conference record. One of the highlights of the season was the team's 3-0 match win against Husson University in front of our home crowd. For postseason awards, Halle Ham was named as the NAC Defensive Player of the Year and made the NAC All-Conference First Team. MJ Rose was named to the NAC All-Conference First Team, Sariah Putnam was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team, and Zainab Albraihi was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team also celebrated two graduating players this season. Halle Ham and MJ Rose. Women's Volleyball will look to continue to build up their program as they become even more competitive.

 

• Field Hockey – Field Hockey had another phenomenal season, cementing themselves as one of the most successful programs on campus. Despite some tough out of conference matchups, the team finished with a 10-7 overall record but went 3-1 in conference play and earned hosting rights for the CMCFHC Championship. The highlight of the season was a thrilling 4-3 win at Husson University late in the season that secured us as the #1 overall seed. The team earned several post-season awards thanks to their overall success. Julia Reny was named the Player of the Year, Co-Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year, made All-Conference Team, and the All-Tournament Team. Samantha Thebarge was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year, made the All-Conference Team, and the All-Tournament Team. Elise Syphers was named Goalkeeper of the Year and made the All-Conference Team. Maci Freeman was named the Rookie of the Year and made the All-Tournament Team. Paige Gilbert was named to the All-Conference Team and the All-Tournament Team. Molly Littlefield was named to the All-Conference team and the All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. Avery Herrick was named to the All-Conference Team. And finally, Head Coach Andrea Thebarge and assistants MacKenzie Oberholzer, Brooke Haskell, and Patrick McKenney were named as the Coaching Staff of the Year. The team also celebrated four seniors this season. Julia Reny, Avery Herrick, Elise Syphers, and Molly Littlefield. Field Hockey will look to build upon their talented young core going into next season.

 

• Men's Cross Country – Men's Cross Country had another quality season that was completed in the NCAA Division III East Regional Championship. There the team placed 26^th out of many schools. In the NAC Championship the team placed fourth out of nine schools. The highlight of the season was when the team competed in the Division III Regional Championship, with many getting the opportunity to compete against the best runners in the country. For postseason awards, Patrick McKenney was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team and Matthew Shea was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team graduated one senior this year in Matthew Shea and will look to build upon their young core next season.

 

• Women's Cross Country – Women's Cross Country had another competitive season that was culminated in the NCAA Division III East Regional Championship. The team placed 26^th out of several schools, some of which are the best in the country. In the NAC Championship the week prior, the team placed fifth out of all the NAC programs. Similarly to Men's Cross Country, the highlight of the season was getting to compete in the Division III Regional Championship. The team earned the right to compete against some extremely talented opposition. For postseason awards, Maria Protheroe was named to the NAC All-Conference Second Team and Emma Landry was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team graduated two seniors this year, Amanda Winslow and Emma Landry. The team will look to grow next year to become even more competitive.

 

• Golf – Golf had yet another competitive season in 2024, with the highlight of their season coming in their first match, where they placed 1^st. Throughout the season the team matched up against some strong competition but were able to battle to remain competitive. In the NAC Championship the team placed 6^th thanks to a strong second day of the tournament. For postseason awards, Tim Worster was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team celebrated five graduates this season, Parker Foley, Nick Magiera, Gabriel McPhail, Preston Moody, and Timothy Worster.

 
 

• Women's Tennis – Women's Tennis was able to qualify for the post-season yet again and were able to persevere through some adversity to end the season 4-8, going 2-5 in conference play. The highlight of the season was a 9-0 sweep against Vermont State University Lyndon, thanks to some strong overall performances. For postseason awards, Ceileidh Harnum was named to the NAC All-Conference Sportsmanship Team. The team celebrated two graduates this year, Ceileidh Harnum and Maya Gammon. Women's Tennis will look to come back stronger next fall and build upon their postseason appearance.

 

• Esports – Esports had a very successful first semester, with several teams reaching playoffs in their respective leagues. Arguably the two most successful teams throughout the fall were Rocket League Red, and Overwatch 2 Black. Rocket League Red had an incredible season, going 9-1. Their season was capped off by a playoff run that saw them claim the 2024 NECC Division VII Championship by a score of Stonehill College. Overwatch 2 Black finished with an overall record of 10-2 and made it to the NECC Third Place Match against the University of South Carolina. In a dominant display, the Terriers earned a 3-0 win and secured third place in their division. Esports will look to continue their success as they jump back into action this upcoming spring.