Kutztown University Athletics

            Daphne Hoyt (’93) was an all-conference performer in both women’s cross country and track & field from 1989-93.  In cross country, Hoyt earned All-PSAC honors as a junior and senior, placing 15th at the conference championship in 1991 and third in 1992.  Both seasons, she went on to earn All-Region honors, placing eighth and third, respectively, at the regional championships.  In 1992, Hoyt competed at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, where she placed 62nd.  On the track, Hoyt was the 1992 PSAC Champion in the 5,000-meter run and also placed second in the 10,000.  As a senior, Hoyt was KU’s only placewinner at the 1993 PSAC Championships, finishing second in the 10,000 and fifth in the 5,000.  That year, she was named KU Female Athlete of the Year for her efforts in cross country and track & field.  A native of Wapwallopen, PA, she is a graduate of Berwick High School.  She graduated from Kutztown in 1993 with a degree in fine arts.