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2009 Post Season Honors

selected by womensfieldhockey.com
November 23

Division I -

National Player of the Year - Katie O'Donnell, Maryland

O'Donnell had another phenomenal year for the Terrapins, helping her team advance to the final game for a second consecutive year while facing one of the nation's toughest schedules. The junior was Maryland's top playmaker and led the nation in scoring while helping her team lead the nation in RPI.

Defensive MVP - Emma Thomas, Maryland

Thomas led the Terrapins to a second consecutive trip to the national championship game, helping Maryland lead the nation in RPI against one of the nation's toughest schedules while ranking in the top-five in scoring defense.

Offensive MVP - O'Donnell, Maryland

Rookie of the Year - Kelsey Kolojejchick, North Carolina

Kolojejchick helped the Tar Heels return to the summit of the NCAA, playing strong at both ends of the field while leading her team to a national title. She ranked among the team leaders in scoring and was a key part of a midfield that helped lead the nation in scoring defense.

Coach of the Year - Carol Miller, Delaware

Miller engineered one of the great turnarounds in field hockey history, turning in a 14-6 record and a CAA title, along with a berth in the NCAA Tournament, after going 3-15 in 2008.

First Team All-Americans
Suzy Cephane, Albany
Aileen Davis, Wake Forest
Katelyn Falgowski, North Carolina
Chelsey Feole, Boston College
Melissa Gonzalez, Connecticut
Alicia Grater, Maryland
Christina Mastropaolo, Drexel
Katie O'Donnell, Maryland
Katie Reinprecht, Princeton
Floor Rijpma, Michigan State
Paige Selenski, Virginia
Loren Sherer, Connecticut
Inga Stockel, Virginia
Emma Thomas, Maryland
Xanthe Travlos, Stanford
Michelle Vittese, Virginia


Second Team All-Americans
Sarah Blythe-Wood, Richmond
Melanie Brill, North Carolina
Illse Davids, North Carolina
Jeamie Deacon, Michigan State
Camille Ghandi, Stanford
Rayell Heistand, Connecticut
Casey Howard, Delaware
Jackie Kintzer, North Carolina
Kelsey Kolojejchick, North Carolina
Melissa Martin, Wake Forest
Rachel Miller, Kent State
Nicole Muracco, Maryland
Makaela Potts, Massachusetts
Julia Reinprecht, Princeton
Kathleen Sharkey, Princeton
Anne-Meike de Wiljes, American

Third Team All-Americans
Megan Beamsderfer, Iowa
Debbie Bell, Kent State
Corey Brautigam, Indiana
Michelle Cesan, Princeton
Susan Ciufo, Drexel
Aisling Coyle, Ohio State
Kim Katsuk, Virginia
Amy Kee, Syracuse
Martina Loncarica, Syracuse
Alexis Pappas, Maryland
Nellie Poulin, Providence
Berta Queralt, Ohio State
Leila Sacre, Maine
Raisa Schiller, Wake Forest
Megan Shea, New Hampshire
Nicole Youman, Louisville

All-Rookie Squad
Andrea Biegalski, Ohio
Tegan Brown, Albany
Michelle Cesan, Princeton
Rebecca Chylack, La Salle
Becky Dru, Stanford
Morgan Fleetwood, Indiana
Amy Kee, Syracuse
Kelsey Kolojejchick, North Carolina
Jacinda McLeod, Boston University
Jenna Phillips, Drexel
Crystal Poland, Northeastern
Berta Queralt, Ohio State
Julia Reinprecht, Princeton
Kelsey Scherrer, Virginia Commonwealth
Charlotte van de Broek, Virginia
Manouk Vernij, Michigan State



Division II -

National Player of the Year - Chelsea Due, Bloomsburg

Due was a crucial part of the Huskies' national championship in 2009. Facing the nation's second-toughest schedule, Bloomsburg put together a 22-1 campaign that saw the team win the PSAC title and the NCAA title. The PSAC West Athlete of the Year, Due ranked fifth on the team in scoring while helping the Huskies lead the nation in scoring defense.

Defensive MVP - Stephanie Kott, Stonehill

Kott anchored one of the top defenses in the nation, helping the Skyhawks earn the top seed in the north region in the NCAA tournament, the top seed in the NE-10 tournament, and a 17-5 overall record that included a 10-game win streak. Stonehill averaged just over one goal per game while facing a top-10 schedule.

Offensive MVP - Amanda Riley, Bloomsburg

Riley picked up for the Huskies in 2009 after a big chunk of the offense had departed. She led the nation in scoring, including two goals in the NCAA title game as Bloomsburg's seniors went four-for-four. 

Rookie of the Year - April Daugherty, Merrimack

Daugherty was a big part of the remarkable turnaround for the Warriors in 2009, helping Merrimack qualify for the NE-10 tournament--as the four seed, no less. She led the nation in assists as the Warriors ranked fourth in the nation in scoring.

Coach of the Year - Anne Rounce, Merrimack

Rounce engineered one of the top comebacks of the 2009 season as the Warriors turned a 4-15 team into a 13-8 season and a berth in the NE-10 tournament.

First Team All-Americans
Courtney Bartlett, Bentley
Caitlin Brownley, East Stroudsburg
Krista Bupp, Millersville
Chelsea Due, Bloomsburg
Katie Enaire, UMass-Lowell
Claire Hourihan, Stonehill
Amanda Houser, Shippensburg
Stephanie Kott, Stonehill
Jackie Ladino, Stonehill
Courtney Loper, Mercyhurst
Sammy Macy, UMass-Lowell
Amanda Riley, Bloomsburg
Laura Sullivan, UMass-Lowell
Kristina Taylor, Shippensburg
Kim Tully, Shippensburg
Emily Warren, Mercyhurst


Second Team All-Americans
Kim Angstadt, Kutztown
Maggey Bloskey, Bloomsburg
Aubrey Carman, Bloomsburg
April Daugherty, Merrimack
Jamie Doughty, Shippensburg
Jessica Frantz, East Stroudsburg
Julianne Gerbino, Adelphi
Courtney Grunza, Mansfield
Lois Kaschenbach, Shippensburg
Brittany Kostishion, Mansfield
Caitlin Koczynski, Bloomsburg
Krystal Napolitano, C. W. Post
Jenna Panzone, Bentley
Joanna Reckley, East Stroudsburg
Stephanie Sideras, Bentley
Mariah Wooters, Shippensburg



All-Rookie Squad
April Daugherty, Merrimack
Danielle DeMola, Adelphi
Nicole Dion, Bentley
Lisa Duckles, American International
Mical Fink, East Stroudsburg
Jenna Gregory, Kutztown
Kristyn Grunza, Mansfield
Jenna Humphries, IUP
Alyssa Juszczyk, Franklin Pierce
Renee Lustenhouwer, IUP
Gabrielle Malishchak, Slippery Rock
Melissa McCarthy, Millersville
Jen Otis, Merrimack
Ashley Taylor, Shippensburg
Kristy Tutorow, Mansfield
Caroline van Tulder, IUP



Division III -

National Player of the Year - Julie Barton, Messiah

<>Barton helped the Falcons return to the NCAA final game and an undefeated regular season while facing the nation's toughest schedule. Her playmaking in the midfield was a key part to Messiah's one-loss season as the Commonwealth Player of the Year helped the Falcons to a league title and a number-one ranking throughout the season.

Defensive MVP - Margie Scholtes, Tufts

Scholtes played a significant role for the Jumbos again in 2009, helping Tufts to the NCAA semifinals while facing a top-10 schedule. The NESCAC champions led the nation in scoring defense thanks to Scholtes.
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Offensive MVP - Megan Yoder, Ursinus

Yoder led the nation in scoring and helped the Bears return to the NCAA semifinals while earning Centennial Conference Player of the Year honors. 

Rookie of the Year - Kimberly Barker, MIT

Barker was a key part of the Engineers' conference title and the berth to the NCAA tournament. The rookie led the team in goals and points and was a key factor MIT tripled their win total from 2008.

Coach of the Year - Cheryl Silva, MIT

Silva engineered MIT's first conference title and the accompanying berth into the NCAA tournament, guiding a turnaround from a 6-13 season to an 18-5 record that ranked among the nation's best.

First Team All-Americans
Amanda Artman, Wooster
Julie Barton, Messiah
Tamara Brown, Tufts
Erin Dallas, Keene State
Gina Dinallo, Trinity
Kourtney Ehly, Messiah
Christine Kemp, Skidmore
Jenna Lombardo, Rowan
Christine McCabe, Cortland
Tara McGovern, Salisbury
Molly McShane, MIT
Margaret Scholtes, Tufts
Alyssa Thren, Ursinus
Allie Weir, Lynchburg
Robyn Williams, Trinity
Megan Yoder, Ursinus

Second Team All-Americans
Nikki Bomberger, Lebanon Valley
Kara Borzillo, Stevens
Lauren Correll, Salisbury
Chase Delano, Middlebury
Lindsey Doutt, Ursinus
Shelly Lobach, Lebanon Valley
Katie Love, Messiah
Meghan McGlone, Juniata
Leslie Messick, Eastern
Ashley Mowery, Messiah
Lindsay Moyer, Eastern
Amanda Roberts, Tufts
Brenda Semit, Cortland
Payson Sword, Trinity
Kim Tomlin, Christopher Newport
Michelle Wimmer, Ursinus

Third Team All-Americans
Beverly Beladino, Salisbury
Ariana Branchini, Johns Hopkins
Elise Britt, Skidmore
Melissa Buttray, Montclair State
Kacey Ehret, Rowan
Taryn Flagg, Univ. of New England
Tierney Healey, Amherst
Erin McNally, Hamilton
Ingrid Oelschlager, Bowdoin
Michelle Rowe, Salisbury
Brooke Tadlock, Wesley
Taylor Van Ahnen, Fitchburg State
Boo Vernon, Wittenberg
Mary Waller, TCNJ
Jenny Weir, Lynchburg
Taylor Dyer, Tufts

All-Rookie Squad
Kim Barker, MIT
Ally Bradley, Susquehanna
Cassie DeSimone, Endicott
Cassie Disabatino, Wilkes
Jenna Disabatino, Wilkes
Krista-Jean Forand, Nichols
Lauren Greer, Middlebury
Danielle Groneman, Cortland
Annie Kietzman, William Smith
Kelsey Kimble, Hartwick
Mel Melkonian, Clark
Shelly Milks, Lynchburg
Camille Passucci, TCNJ
Eleanor Taylor, Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Taylor Teixeira, Endicott
Caitlin Vasey, Lebanon Valley