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Adams, Bloom, Houle, and J. Solari Etcheberry Named to 2026 NFHCA Division I Watchlist
8/27/2026 11:22:00 AM | Field Hockey
The Lions open the season on Friday, Sept. 4 at UC Davis
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Columbia field hockey's Lizzie Adams, Mckenzie Bloom, Margot Houle, and Jacinta Solari Etcheberry have been named to the 2026 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Watchlist, powered by Performance Sports Events (PSE).
The 2026 NFHCA Watchlist recognizes field hockey student-athletes who have demonstrated a high level of achievement and are considered among those with strong potential for NFHCA All-Region and All-American consideration this 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.
Adams appeared in all 15 games and made 14 starts in 2025. She had the second-most goals on the team (five) and scored two game-winning goals.
Blooom appeared in and started all 15 games in 2025, scoring a goal and recording four assists.
Houle appeared in and started all 15 games in the cage in 2025. She received All-Ivy League Honorable Mention recognition after leading the conference in saves (103) and saves per game (6.87).
Solari Etcheberry appeared in and started all 15 games in 2025, earning All-Ivy League Second Team recognition. She led the team with six goals and 17 points. Solari Etcheberry also led the Lions in shots on goal (20) and recorded two game-winning goals.
The NFHCA All-Region and All-American teams will be announced December 9, 2026, and December 17, 2026.
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For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
The 2026 NFHCA Watchlist recognizes field hockey student-athletes who have demonstrated a high level of achievement and are considered among those with strong potential for NFHCA All-Region and All-American consideration this 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.
Adams appeared in all 15 games and made 14 starts in 2025. She had the second-most goals on the team (five) and scored two game-winning goals.
Blooom appeared in and started all 15 games in 2025, scoring a goal and recording four assists.
Houle appeared in and started all 15 games in the cage in 2025. She received All-Ivy League Honorable Mention recognition after leading the conference in saves (103) and saves per game (6.87).
Solari Etcheberry appeared in and started all 15 games in 2025, earning All-Ivy League Second Team recognition. She led the team with six goals and 17 points. Solari Etcheberry also led the Lions in shots on goal (20) and recorded two game-winning goals.
The NFHCA All-Region and All-American teams will be announced December 9, 2026, and December 17, 2026.
Follow The Lions
For the latest on Columbia field hockey, follow @CULionsFH on social media and GoColumbiaLions.com for more updates.
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