2025 Field Hockey Roster

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Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
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Geovanna Soler/UAlbany Athletics

20 Emma Staron

  • Position Midfield/Defense
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Junior
  • Highschool Wilson West Lawn
  • Hometown Sinking Spring, Pa.

Biography

2024

  • NFHCA National Academic Squad
  • America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)
  • Started 14 games, appeared in 17
  • Totaled 706 minutes on the field
 

2023

  • NFHCA National Academic Squad
  • NFHCA Scholar of Distinction
  • America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)
  • Appeared in 10 games on the season
  • Saw a season-high 25 minutes on the field against UMass (Aug. 25)
  • Totaled 96 minutes of action as a freshman
 

Before UAlbany

  • Wilson West Lawn High School
    • Competed for four seasons on the varsity field hockey team under coach Kim Underwood
    • Captain for her junior and senior seasons
    • 2019 PIAA 3A State Champions
    • 2022 BCIAA Champions
    • BCIAA Division I - 2022 All-County; 2021 All-Division; 2020 Honorable Mention
    • Pennsylvania - 2022 First Team; 2021 Second Team; 2021 & 2022 Academic Team
    • NFHCA - 2022 Senior Impact Team; 2021 Scholar of Distinction
    • Team - 2022 Destination Athlete Winner
    • Evolved from the forward line to defense throughout her four seasons as a Bulldog
    • Graduated in 2023
    • Also a captain of Mini-THON and a member of Link Crew, Interact Club, and the Mental Health Council
  • Club - X-Calibur
    • Played for seven years under coach Brian Hope
 

Personal

  • Emma Grace Staron is the daughter of Bridget and Rick Staron
  • Has one older brother, Lance
  • Born in Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Raised in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
  • Intends to major in biology
  • Enjoys working with dogs, spending time with family and friends, working out, and traveling
  • Community service: Opportunity House, Mini-THON fundraisers, Relay for Life, Dream League
 

Why did you choose UAlbany?

I chose UAlbany because of the high academic and competitive field hockey atmosphere it provided. The campus gave me a sense of home and I felt a strong connection to the coaches.
 

Sykes on Staron

I was impressed with Emma’s focus from early on. She is a solid player who will add to our defensive line. Emma’s background at Wilson High School and Xcalibur FHC is impressive. A tremendous feat last year in making the state finals in the most competitive area in PA.

Statistics

Season:
2025

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 20

    2023Freshman

    Midfield/Defense
    5'4"
    20
  • 20

    2024Sophomore

    Midfield/Defense
    5'4"
    20
  • 20

    2025Junior

    Midfield/Defense
    5'4"
    20