Fredonia State's soccer trio of Gabby Irwin, Bronwyn Madden and Anna Ratchuk collected All-SUNYAC First Team accolades, and four other Blue Devils were recognized on the Second or Third Teams, as announced by the State University of New York Athletic Conference on Thursday.
Makayla Stainbrook was honored on the All-SUNYAC Second Team while Haley Drinon, Layla McLean and Alyssa Sabato were named to the Third Team.
"We have never had such production from that many players in the same year," Head Coach Chris Case said of the three forwards, Irwin, Madden and Ratchuk. "Credit to them for consistently putting themselves in dangerous situations and/or creating dangerous situations for themselves or teammates. All three of them were capable of causing fits for our opponent in any given game. Having three players with their scoring ability certainly makes it tough on opponents to focus on anyone player which ultimately led to a more balanced attack from our group this year."
Irwin is now a four-time All-SUNYAC honoree, having been named to the First Team in 2025 and the Second Team in both 2024 and 2023. She will graduate as the program's all-time leader in career assists (39). In 2026, the senior from Clarence Center, NY, led the Blue Devils with 14 assists while tying for second on the team in points (30) and ranking third in goals (80) despite playing in only 18 of 20 contests. Irwin's 14 assists led her to the program's single-season record, eclipsing the previous mark by Jennifer Robinson (13 in 2000).
Prior to the NCAA Tournament, Irwin rates third in Division III with her SUNYAC-high assist total. Within the conference, she ties for fifth in points and ties for seventh in goals. Irwin garnered SUNYAC All-Tournament team honors after Fredonia's run to the final.
"Gabby had another outstanding season," Case said. " She was one of the top playmakers in the country. She is a handful to play against. Her height, strength and athleticism can be very difficult to defend against. It was a huge advantage for us in creating matchups and it certainly brought a lot of opposing team's attention to her which ultimately opened up opportunities for others. I was impressed with how Gabby, still with a lot of focus on her, was able to produce the way she did."
Madden, a senior from Baldwinsville, NY, was Fredonia State's leading goal scorer and point-getter in 2026. She set a single-season program record with 33 points and tied the school record in goals with 14. Those numbers currently tie for second in the SUNYAC. She also had five assists, ranking for third on the team and tying for 10th in the conference. Blue Devil alum Reilly Condidorio held the previous points record with 32 in 2011 and now shares the goals record with Madden (14 in 2011).
Madden, who played in all 20 games, is now a two-time All-SUNYAC First Team performer, having previously been honored in 2025. Madden had game-winning goals in three victories: 2-1 over Houghton, 2-0 against Wooster and 6-0 versus Morrisville.
"Bronwyn did a great job putting herself in situations to get shots off and be dangerous," Case said. "She has proven over the last two years that she can score goals. Every team is looking for that player and Bronwyn certainly did her part in helping the team in that department."
Irwin and Madden will leave Fredonia State's program as two of the top point-getters in program history. Irwin is the career record-holder in assists with 39 while tying for third in goals with 28. Madden is No. 2 all-time in goals (36) and tied for third in points (80).
Ratchuk, the lone underclassman from the forward trio, is a sophomore from Amherst, NY. She started all 20 games in 2026, finishing second on the team with 12 goals and six assists, and tying for second on the roster with 30 points. Within the SUNYAC, she is tied for fourth in goals, tied for fifth in points and tied for seventh in assists. Ratchuk scored three game-winners this year: 1-0 against Utica, 3-2 over John Carroll and 5-0 opposite Cobleskill.
"Anna made a great jump from freshman year to sophomore year," Case said. "Anna worked hard in the offseason and it showed with how she played this year. In my opinion, she took her game up several levels and became a consistent threat for our team and, at times, our most dangerous threat. I'm very impressed with her development on the things we talked about. She was a very exciting player to watch and compete. She never stops working. It's incredible to me how hard she can push herself over the course of the entire game."
Stainbrook, a senior from Clarence Center, NY, was the strongest defender for the Devils in 2026, helping the back-line secure six shutouts. Along with her Second Team honor, she was recognized on the SUNYAC All-Tournament Team for her play in Fredonia State's first-ever march to the final. In 20 starts, Stainbrook finished with two goals and two assists. She converted the game-winning goal via penalty kick during the Devils' 3-1 win over Buffalo State in the SUNYAC Tournament First Round.
"Makayla had another outstanding year for our team," Case said. "She consistently is willing to do what it takes to help the team. Makayla did a great job leading the back line and making sure the younger players around her were in position to make plays. Through her time here as a Blue Devil, she was an absolute warrior when it came to battling through and finding a way. I'm very excited to see Makayla get recognized for her play this year."
Fredonia State had two midfielders selected to the Third Team: seniors Drinon and Sabato. Both played in all 20 games.
Drinon, from Middleburgh, NY, totaled four goals and one assist. She had two game-winning goals, coming in a 3-2 win against SUNY Buffalo State University and the 2-0 SUNYAC Tournament Second Round victory at Plattsburgh.
"Haley returned to form after dealing with injuries the last two years," Case said. "It was great to see her playing with confidence again and creating like she is capable of in the midfield for us again. Her vision and technical ability have allowed her to be an additional threat behind our forwards. Having that attacking center midfielder who sees the runs and opportunities when going forward is so important to help us be dangerous and I think Haley did a great job of that this year."
Sabato, of Gilbert, AZ, finished with two assists in 2026. She is a two-time All-SUNYAC player, having earned Third Team honors prior in 2025.
"Alyssa is a consistent and reliable midfielder," Case said. "She seems to always be in the right spot and that comes from her ability to read the game and see it coming at her. She is a solid technical player that helps dictate the possession for us. It has been nice having a player of Alyssa's soccer IQ playing in the 6-position for us."
McLean, a sophomore defender from West Henrietta, NY, was also a key cog on Fredonia's defensive line. She started all 20 games en route to Third Team notoriety.
"It is a well-deserved honor for Layla this year to make All-SUNYAC," Case said. "She was a consistent defender all year that would make big tackles or big plays for us on the back end. She is a hard worker and another warrior that battles through like her counterpart Makayla (Stainbrook). She is a very difficult defender to play against because of her height and athleticism."
