2012 TIMES ALL-NORTH GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM

FIRST TEAM

Attack

Brianne Arthur, Watertown

Katie Brierton, Indian river

Hannah Connolly, IHC Erin Francis, Massena

Christine Wright, IHC

Midfield

Morgan Cadwell, Watertown

Danielle Kealy, South Jefferson

Kayla Miles, IHC

Keely Rice, Potsdam

Defense

Mia Capone, Watertown

Paula Morse, South Jefferson

Goalie

Victoria Fusco, IHC (MVP)

SECOND TEAM

Attack

Morgan Alexander, South Jefferson, Fr.

Chrissy Cook, Carthage, Sr.

Molly Morrow, OFA, Sr.

Jillian VanNostrand, Watertown, Sr.

Midfield

Adelin Cruz, Carthage, Sr.

Haleigh Flint, General Brown, Sr.

Clarissa Perry, South Jefferson, Fr.

Steffanie Premo, Massena, Jr.

Defense

Maddy Brand, IHC, Jr.

Megan Hanson, South Jefferson, Jr.

Goalie

Alisha Jacobs, Massena, Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Madesyn Alexander, South Jefferson, So.

Paige Fayette, Indian River, Jr.

Kalie Grant, Potsdam, 8th

Cody Kurcharski, General Brown, Sr.

Brianna McClusky, IHC, Sr.

Danielle Pound, IHC, So.

Megan Poupore, Massena, Sr.

Laura Powell, General Brown, Sr.

Taylor Purvis, General Brown, Sr.

Annette Rishe, Potsdam, So.

Emilie Ross, Heuvelton, Sr.

Kaitlyn Sheppard, OFA, So.

FIRST TEAM BIOS

Name: Erin Francis

School: Massena

Grade: 11

Position: Attack

Stats, Notes: 70 goals, 30 assists.

College Plans: undecided.

Coach’s Report: “When we needed her to perform she always showed up and did what we needed her to do. She has unbelievable vision on the field and her lacrosse sense is unbelievable.” Jeffrey Slack, Massena.

Name: Victoria Fusco

School: Immaculate Heart

Grade: 12

Position: Goalie

Stats, Notes: 195 saves, .600 sv pct.

College Plans: Monroe CC

Coach’s Report: Victoria was the difference in IHC achieving such a successful season. She is true stopper and has a great outlet. She was our leader in the defensive end and became a dominating player in Section 3. She kept us in many tight games with some unbelievable saves! She understands all aspects of what it takes to be a great goalie.” - John Connolly, IHC

Name: Brianne Arthur

School: Watertown

Grade: 11

Position: Attack

Stats, Notes: 63 goals, 22 assists

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: “Bri is an explosive and elusive attacker that has a knack for finding the net. She is the rare player that truly competes at the same level every practice and every game. She is the kind of player that makes everyone around her better. She is an excellent riding attacker and a ground ball machine.” - Timothy Burr, Watetown

Name: Katie Brierton

School: 11

Grade: Indian River

Position: Attack

Stats, Notes:

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: Katie’s mental approach, intensity, and leadership are catching up to her physical ability. This allowed her to close the gap on some of the best lacrosse players in the North Country. If this trend continues she can truly become an elite player.” - Fred LaVancha, Indian River

Name: Keeley Rice

School: Potsdam

Grade: Senior

Position: Midfield

Stats, Notes: 81 goals, 26 asssists

College Plans: SUNY Canton

Coach’s Report: “She has been a tremendous asset to the team for the last four years. She’s leaving some big shoes to fill for years to come. It’s going to be hard to replace her.” Sarah Bullard, Potsdam.

Name: Christine Wright

School: Immaculate Heart

Grade: 12

Position: Attack

Stats, Notes: 42 goals, 30 assists

College Plans: Clarkson

Coach’s Report: “Christine became one of the best players in the area this year. She has the ability to take over a game. She plays end line to end line and never takes a play off. She has tremendous speed and is highly skilled. She is a quiet leader who always gives 100 percent.” - John Connolly, IHC

Name: Mia Capone

School: Watertown

Grade: 12

Position: Defense

Stats, Notes: 5 goals, 6 assists

College Plans: Harvard

Coach’s Report: “Mia is an overpowering athlete with great instincts. She was our best clearing option and became an offensive threat as well. She guarded everyone’s best player and was the heart and sole of our defense.” - Timothy Burr, Watetown

Name: Danielle Kealy

School: South Jefferson

Grade: 12

Position: Midfield

Stats, Notes: 32 goals, 11 assists

College Plans: LeMoyne

Coach’s Report: “Danielle is the total package player, she can play anywhere on the field, plays it well and is an all-round great person.” - Jennifer Williams, South Jefferson

Name: Paula Morse

School: South Jefferson

Grade: 12

Position: Defense

Stats, Notes: 25 groundballs, 14 take aways

College Plans: LeMoyne

Coach’s Report: :”Paula has been a work horse of the league and can shut down the dominating opponent with discipline and determination.” - Jennifer Williams, South Jefferson

Name: Kayla Miles

School: Immaculate Heart

Grade: 12

Position: Midfield

Stats, Notes: 47 goals, 19 assists

College Plans: North Carolina

Coach’s Report: Kayla had a breakout season for us. She has all the tools division 1 coaches want. She was in charge of draws and was extremely dangerous in the offensive end. She continues to improve in all areas of the game. She loves the game and works very hard to continue to become a top level player.” - John Connolly, IHC

Name: Morgan Cadwell

School: Watertown

Grade: 11

Position: Midfield

Stats, Notes: 49 goals, 15 assists

College Plans: Undecided

Coach’s Report: “Morgan is a creative player who is so swift with her dodges. She changes hands well and shoots on the run better than any player I saw all year. She is also an excellent defender who commits very few penalties. She made tough catches look easy and her competitiveness made her a standout at the draw.” - Timothy Burr, Watertown

Name: Hannah Connolly

School: Immaculate Heart

Grade: 12

Position: Attack

Stats, Notes: 43 goals, 20 assists

College Plans: William Smith

Coach’s Report: “Hannah ran our offense for us. She has a great sense for the game. She is a true scorer. Her leadership and commitment to our team were so important for us throughout the season. She became one of the best finishers in the area. Her enthusiasm and love of the game will be missed.” - John Connolly, IHC

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