Spring 2026 Field Hockey Roster
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
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Historical Player Information
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2023Freshman
Midfield/Defense
5'4"
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2024Sophomore
Midfield/Defense
5'4"
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2025Junior
Midfield/Defense
5'4"
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2026Junior
Midfield/Defense
5'4"
