MORRIS COUNTY — Lebanon Valley College recently recognized more than 200 student-athletes who competed for its Flying Dutchmen athletic teams during the winter season.
Among the students honored was Lauren Pennino of Oak Ridge, a graduate of Pope John XXIII Regional High School. Pennino is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lebanon Valley College.
Pennino competed as a member of the college’s women’s ice hockey team, which delivered a historic 2025–2026 season.
The Flying Dutchmen finished the season with a 19-7-0 overall record, marking the most wins in a single season in program history. The team also compiled a 16-5-0 record against opponents in the Middle Atlantic Conference and advanced to the conference championship semifinals for the second consecutive year.
In addition to setting the program’s single-season record for victories, Lebanon Valley College established new program highs with 227 points, 95 goals, and 132 assists, while also tying a program record with nine shutouts.
One of the season’s biggest highlights came on November 14, 2025, when Lebanon Valley earned a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over No. 15 ranked Wilkes University. Another memorable moment followed on December 5, 2025, when the Flying Dutchmen secured a 4-3 win against Arcadia University.
The recognition highlights the accomplishments of Lebanon Valley College’s winter athletic programs and the contributions of student-athletes like Pennino, who helped the Flying Dutchmen achieve one of the most successful seasons in the history of the women’s ice hockey program.
