NORTHBOROUGH, MASS. - The IWLCA has named four Saint Leo student athletes to their 2026 south All-Region teams. Seniors Holly Hill and Sophia Wood earned first team honors while Jana Nuss and Meredith Eitel earned second team honors.  

Holly Hill, a native of Fairfax, Va, had a career year in 2026. Hill scored 46 goals and recorded 74 assists. Hill broke numerous program records in 2026 including career assists with 95, set the record for assists in a game with 9, points in a game with 13, assists record with 74 in a season, and became the first lion to record over 100 points in a single season (120). Hill's dominance on offense helped Saint Leo become the 7th highest scoring offense in all of Division II.    

Sophia Wood, a senior from Rocky Point, N.Y, posted career high marks across the board. Wood finished the year with 78 total points, 67 goals, 12 assists, recovered 63 draw controls, and scooped up 27 groundballs. Wood scored her 100th career goal, and 100th career point. Wood also broke the single season record for goals with 67. Wood's offensive explosion in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, setting a career high in points  Wood was also named the IWLCA Player of the week for the week of April 5th to April 12th  

Jana Nuss, a native of Schwenksville, Pa. had another stellar season netting 48 goals, and dishing 23 assists for a total of 71 points on the season. Her career high mark in goals helped her surpass the 100 goal mark for her career.   

Meredith Eitel, the lone defender to make a team for Saint Leo recorded 24 groundballs and caused 21 turnovers this season. Against Florida Tech she caused four turnovers and recovered four groundballs, both season highs.