Lancaster Bible College Athletics

The Lancaster Bible College Field Hockey team began their 2026 season at home on Friday afternoon as they hosted Houghton, losing by a score of 9-0. The Chargers begin their season at 0-1 overall while the Highlanders improve to 1-1 overall.
 
How it Happened:
The Chargers earned a penalty corner in the first two minutes, then Riley Danko (Sr.) struck a pair of shots that missed wide. Goalkeeper Amelia Huey (Gr.) made a pair of saves several minutes later, but the Highlanders broke through as they scored the opening goal around 13 minutes in to take the lead heading into the second quarter.
 
Houghton added another pair of goals in the first seven minutes of quarter two to seize momentum in the match, controlling the entire quarter as they added another to take a 4-0 road lead into the half.
 
The Highlanders struck quick in the third quarter after scoring just 31-seconds in, holding the ball before scoring another at the 37-minute mark for a 6-0 lead. Grace Barnett (Jr.) and Rebekah Hoover (So.) each made defensive saves for the Chargers to limit the damage, but still trailed big heading into the final period.
 
Lauren Stup (Fr.) made a save for LBC in goal early in the fourth quarter, followed by an attack on goal by Gracie Hoffman (So.) that was saved. The Highlanders added two more goals in quick succession before one final goal with two minutes remaining to seal a big road win on Friday afternoon.
 
By the Numbers:
Team Stats
- Shots: Houghton 24, Lancaster Bible 4
- Shots on Goal: Houghton 16, Lancaster Bible 2
- Corners: Houghton 6, Lancaster Bible 1
 
Scoring Summary
13' HOU – Adria Hartzler (1) [Ava Kramp (1)]
18' HOU – Lauren Thurber (1)
22' HOU – Kylee Barshinger (1)
27' HOU – Elizabeth Medford (1) [Ava Kramp (2)]
31' HOU – Courtney Walbridge (1)
38' HOU – Courtney Walbridge (2)
49' HOU – Aubrey Thurber (1) [Ava Kramp (3)]
50' HOU – Aubrey Thurber (2) [Davannah Dunn (1)]
58' HOU – Kylee Barshinger (2) [Adria Hartzler (2)]
 
Goalkeeping
- Amber Cribbs (HOU): 2 Saves, 0 GA, WIN (1-1)
- Amelia Huey (LBC): 4 Saves, 4 GA, LOSS (0-1)
- Lauren Stup (LBC): 1 Save, 5 GA
 
Information to Know:
The Chargers are now 0-6 all-time against Houghton and LBC has played the Highlanders each of the past six seasons. The Chargers remain winless in season openers in their program's DIII history (since 2018), falling to Houghton the past four seasons to open the year. Lauren Stup recorded her first career save in goal today in the second half.
 
Up Next:
The Chargers have a quick turnaround as they remain at home to play host to Eastern Mennonite tomorrow on Saturday, September 5 at 11:00 a.m.