Lehigh University Athletics
2026 Field Hockey Roster
Jersey Number 20
Ella Stephenson
- Position:
- D/M
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- IDEAS
- Hometown:
- Mickleton, N.J.
- High School:
- Kingsway Regional
AS A JUNIOR (2025): Started in all 17 games… scored four goals, including two in season-opening win at La Salle (8/29)... also netted goals against Sacred Heart (9/21) and LIU (9/28)... named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA National Academic Squad.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Started in all 17 games for the Mountain Hawks…scored in back-to-back games, first in the 6-1 win over Merrimack (9/29) then in the 2-1 win over Quinnipiac (10/6)...had assists versus Yale (9/6) and Colgate (9/21)...finished with six points…logged 32 shots with 14 on goal.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2023): Appeared in all 17 games, starting 16 in her rookie season…named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on 9/25…logged one goal and two assists, totalling four points…scored first collegiate goal and the game-winner in Lehigh’s 1-0 win over Boston University on 9/22…recorded assists versus Sacred Heart (9/10) and Rider (10/15)...named to NFHCA 2023 Division I National Academic Squad…named to Patriot League Honor Roll.
Why Lehigh? "Lehigh has been one of my dream schools since I was a little kid. I have always been fascinated by the beautiful campus and the competitive atmosphere both athletically and academically. Additionally, the team culture in the Lehigh Field Hockey Program is something that I knew I wanted to be a part of."
In high school: Four-year varsity award winner and team captain at Kingsway…totaled 37 goals and 44 assists throughout her high school career…Team MVP Award recipient and Dragon Award winner, recognizing a top senior athlete at Kingsway…South Jersey and New Jersey State Group 4 Champion senior year…team ranked #3 in New Jersey and #7 nationally…First Team All-State, First Team All-Group 4, First Team All-South Jersey and First Team All-Conference…Tri-County Conference Player of the Year…South Jersey All-Star Senior Game participant and State Championship Game Star of the Game…NFHCA Second Team High School All-American and New Jersey All-Region Team selection…Max Field Hockey Second Team High School All-American and First Team All-Region selection…Max Field Hockey Preseason Player to Watch and National Invitational All-Tournament Second Team…USA Today National Field Hockey Player of the Year nominee...also played softball.
Personal: Daughter of Sumana and Craig Stephenson...grandfather attended Lehigh.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Started in all 17 games for the Mountain Hawks…scored in back-to-back games, first in the 6-1 win over Merrimack (9/29) then in the 2-1 win over Quinnipiac (10/6)...had assists versus Yale (9/6) and Colgate (9/21)...finished with six points…logged 32 shots with 14 on goal.
AS A FIRST-YEAR (2023): Appeared in all 17 games, starting 16 in her rookie season…named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on 9/25…logged one goal and two assists, totalling four points…scored first collegiate goal and the game-winner in Lehigh’s 1-0 win over Boston University on 9/22…recorded assists versus Sacred Heart (9/10) and Rider (10/15)...named to NFHCA 2023 Division I National Academic Squad…named to Patriot League Honor Roll.
Why Lehigh? "Lehigh has been one of my dream schools since I was a little kid. I have always been fascinated by the beautiful campus and the competitive atmosphere both athletically and academically. Additionally, the team culture in the Lehigh Field Hockey Program is something that I knew I wanted to be a part of."
In high school: Four-year varsity award winner and team captain at Kingsway…totaled 37 goals and 44 assists throughout her high school career…Team MVP Award recipient and Dragon Award winner, recognizing a top senior athlete at Kingsway…South Jersey and New Jersey State Group 4 Champion senior year…team ranked #3 in New Jersey and #7 nationally…First Team All-State, First Team All-Group 4, First Team All-South Jersey and First Team All-Conference…Tri-County Conference Player of the Year…South Jersey All-Star Senior Game participant and State Championship Game Star of the Game…NFHCA Second Team High School All-American and New Jersey All-Region Team selection…Max Field Hockey Second Team High School All-American and First Team All-Region selection…Max Field Hockey Preseason Player to Watch and National Invitational All-Tournament Second Team…USA Today National Field Hockey Player of the Year nominee...also played softball.
Personal: Daughter of Sumana and Craig Stephenson...grandfather attended Lehigh.
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