University of Scranton

Senior Year (2024)

• Started all 22 games for the Royals and career highs in points (16), goals (5) and assists (6)
• Anchored the defense that led the Landmark Conference in fewest goals against (22) and goals against average (0.99)
• Recorded a defensive save in each of the first two games of the season against Muhlenberg (Aug. 30) and York (Aug. 31)
• Scored one goal and one assist in a 7-0 win versus King's (Sept. 17)
• Tallied three points on one goal and one assist in the Landmark Conference first round playoff win against Drew (Nov. 2)
• Scored a goal in the 4-0 semifinals victory over Catholic (Nov. 6)

Junior Year (2023)

• Started all 20 games for the Royals and recorded three points on one goal and one assist on the year
• Anchored a defensive unit that ranked in the Top 10 nationally in GAA (0.59), fewest goals allowed (12) and shutouts (11)
• Tallied one defensive save during the season in the Landmark Quarterfinals win against Wilkes (Oct. 28)
• Named an NFHCA All-Region Second Team selection and a First Team All-Landmark Conference selection

Sophomore Year (2022)

• Started all 15 games that she appeared in during her sophomore season at Scranton
• Recorded nine points on three goals and three assists on the year
• Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win at King's (Sept. 7)
• Helped the Royals record five shutouts on the year
• Named an NFHCA Second Team All-Region selection and a First Team All-Landmark Conference selection

Freshman Year (2021)

• Game-by-Game Statistics
• Started 19 of the Royals' 20 games on defense during her first season in the program
• Helped Scranton lead the nation in goals against average (0.54) and save percentage (.849); tied for national lead in fewest goals allowed (11)
• Garnered All-Landmark Second Team honors
• Royals registered 12 shutouts on the season
• Tallied a pair of defensive saves on the year in victories over Catholic on Oct. 16 & Nov. 6

Career Game-Highs

• Points: 3 (on three occasions all in 2024)
• Goals: 1 (on nine occasions)
• Assists: 1 (on 10 occasions)
• Defensive Saves: 1 (on five occasions)

Awards/Honors

• NFHCA Second Team All-Region (2022, 2023, 2024)
• All-Landmark Conference First Team (2022, 2023, 2024)
• All-Landmark Conference Second Team (2021)
• NFHCA Senior Team (2024)
• Landmark Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete (2024)
• Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week (Sept. 30, 2024, Oct. 2, 2023)
• NFHCA National Academic Squad (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll (2022, 2023)
• CSC Academic All-District (2023)

High School/Personal

• Earned a total of 11 varsity letters in field hockey (4), indoor track & field (3) and outdoor track & field (4) at B. Reed Henderson
• Three-time All-League honoree in Field Hockey and earned All-Area honors as a senior as well as being named Defensive Player of the Year
• Recipient of 2021 B. Reed Henderson High School Outstanding Female Athlete Award
• Two-time State Qualifier in 4x800 relay 
• Member of National Honor Society
• Daughter of Wayne and Maureen Franco
• Older sister, Emily, played field hockey at Stevens and was a four-time All-Conference selection as a goalie