The Saint Joseph's College Field Hockey Team enjoyed a tremendous season under third year Coach Rupert Lewis in 2007, capped by a runner-up finish in the ECAC Division III Championships. The squad's 14-7 record goes in the record books as the best finish in the program's 13-year history. Not only did the '07 team break the season wins record, the group also sits atop the rankings in winning percentage (66.6%), consecutive wins (6), goals scored (55), assists (43), points (153) and total shutouts (3).

Sophomore forward Julia Ostrowski (Albany, NY) had another outstanding season. This exceptional student-athlete continues to impress Coach Lewis with her speed, skill, and consistency. Ostrowski always gives 110% in games, practices, and in the classroom. She was named to the 2007 Longstreth/ NFHCA All-New England West Region Second Team for her efforts.

Another sophomore that performed well was defender, Kim Glynn (Danvers, MA). Glynn made several game-deciding defensive saves, including four in the ECAC semi-final match-up against Plymouth State. Her "sure stick" made her the player that Coach Lewis could rely on to make the tackle.

Alyssa Dunn (Standish, ME), a freshmen defender, made her presence known both offensively and defensively. She was an intimidating presence that stepped up among a very talented freshman class. Dunn was named to the WomensFieldHockey.com All-Rookie Squad.

Freshman midfielder, Maria Arsenault (Berlin, NH), played above and beyond Coach Lewis's expectations in her first year in a Monks uniform. Like Dunn, she contributed both offensively and defensively to the team, especially with her stick skills and endurance. Her impact on the team became apparent when her season ended early due to illness. The loss of Arsenault resulted in several players having to step-up and play different positions.

Freshman standout goalie, Kat Simoes (Wakefield, MA), had an excellent season. Simoes played an instrumental role in many big wins during the season. She was a major contributor in the program's first ever win against UMaine Farmington. Her aggressiveness and "cat-like" skills contributed to her performance in the net. Her teammates could always rely on her to be the vocal leader on the field.

Big wins over Fitchburg State, Castleton State, Husson, and UMaine Farmington, helped the team advance into post-season for the very first time. The Monks were the #5 seed in the ECAC tournament. The team traveled to #4 seeded Wheaton College for the quarterfinal game. After a 1-1 tie in regulation time and two overtime periods, the game went to a shootout. St. Joe's came away with an apparent victory with a 3-2 advantage. The following morning, phones were ringing off the hook in the St. Joe's athletic office as the ECAC officials had deemed the game incomplete. The game officials called the shootout one round too soon.

St. Joe's and Wheaton decided to finish the shootout at New England College in Henniker, NH. The "nail biting" shootout began where the prior one had left off. Each team scored twice allowing the Monks to advance to the semi-final game. This was just one of the many challenges the Monks faced this season. In the semi-final game against Plymouth State, the Monks lost Ostrowski, the spark to their offense in the first half due to a hand injury. Once again several players had to step up and fill her shoes. Even though the Monks were down two starters, in Ostrowski and Arsenault, they advanced to the finals after a hard fought game with Plymouth. The team fell 1-0 in the final against a strong, experienced Bridgewater State team.

Senior captain Darcey Ward (Dresden, ME) capped a magnificent career with 6 goals, 3 assists and 15 points in her final season and will likely be remembered as one of the best offensive finishers in Saint Joseph's field hockey history. Ward sits in third place on the all-time points list with 45 points and is tied for the #2 ranking in goals scored with 19 in her career and is tied for the top spot for single season goal scoring with 12 and owns the fourth spot for points in a single season with 26. Both totals were attained in 2006. Ward was the only senior on the 2007 team and will be missed next season.