Five Women's Lacrosse Players Selected to Inside Lacrosse First Team All-America
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (June 2, 2008) - Inside Lacrosse magazine recently announced their major selections for All-America honors, and C.W. Post boasted five players named to the First Team. Additionally, three received accolades for their respective positions.
In addition to her First-Team selection, Poole was named Midfielder of the Year. A four-time IWLCA All-American, Poole tallied 43 goals and 12 assists for 55 total points, also picking up 38 ground balls, notching 44 draw controls, and causing 24 turnovers. Also a member of the U.S. Lacrosse Developmental Team, Poole finishes her career at C.W. Post with 137 goals, which places her second all-time in program history.
Scipione also garnered individual accolades this season and was named Goalkeeper of the Year. A two-time All-America selection and the 2007 C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year, posted a 6.00 goals against average, and has led Division II the past two years in the category. She posted a .617 saves percentage in goal this season.
Hogan, a two-time First Team All-American, was second on the team in both assists and goals, with 55 goals and 44 assists for a team-high 99 points. She was second on the team with 36 ground balls and led the team in caused turnovers, with 32. She was also led the team with 54 draw controls.
Napoli earns her first IWLCA All-America First Team nod this season. She led the Pioneers with 58 goals while also adding 20 assists. She picked up 24 ground balls while causing 23 turnovers on the season.
Williams garnered Defender of the Year honors. A first-time All-American, played an integral part of the Pioneers' defensive unit. She scored three goals while picking up a team-high 53 ground balls, and added 25 caused turnovers and 15 draw controls.