2009 Recap
The AMC women’s lacrosse team exceeded expectations in their inaugural season by capturing two victories. Their first program win came in a 13-3 defeat of Daniel Webster College and was followed up with a 12-10 victory over Simmons two weeks later. Head Coach Mellissa Callender deserves a lot of credit for bringing the team together and guiding the AMCATS through in their first season.
Co-Captain Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass.) had an excellent freshman campaign in 2009, leading the team with 34 goals, 36 points, 33 ground balls, and 38 draw controls. Schebel scored seven goals in a game twice, including an eight-point performance in the program’s first victory versus Daniel Webster. For her terrific season she was selected as the Team MVP.
Along with Schebel, AMC boasted a talented group of midfielders that included freshman Amanda Hevy (North Brookfield, Mass.), junior Meghan McCabe (Westborough, Mass.), sophomore Crystal Torres (Southbridge, Mass.), sophomore Heidi Toce (Ashland, Mass.), and freshman Marie Barral (Worcester, Mass.). Hevy had a team-best .739 shot on goal percentage, finishing second on the club in goals (16), points (17), and draw controls (20). Torres had a good year as well, tying for the team lead in assists and finishing second in groundballs while also ranking third on the squad in goals (11), and points (13). Barral rounded out the team’s “big four”, ranking third on the team with 16 draw controls while also scoring eight goals.
Senior Jezebel Gil (Brooklyn, N.Y.) and junior Jennifer McCabe (Westborough, Mass.) headed the AMC attack unit which included freshmen Sarah Kulbashian (Amherst, N.H.), Najwa Fares (Hull, Mass.), Kristina Breton (Worcester, Mass.), Natalie Perrotti (West Haven, Mass.), and Amelia Richard (Mashpee, Mass.). This young attack squad will have the opportunity to grow and gel together as a unit over the next three seasons.
At the other end, junior Co-Captain Shayna Arasimowicz (Pittsfield, Mass.) led the AMC defense which included junior Jess Standish (Barnstable, Mass.), and sophomores Sarah Moore (Holden, Mass.), Sarah Sforza (Trumbull, Conn.), and Hiliary Cutress (Webster, Mass.). The AMCAT defense was instrumental in the program’s first victory, holding Daniel Webster to just three goals on 17 shots.
In goal, freshman Katherine Chousa (Norwood, Mass.) started all 13 games for the AMCATS. Chousa earned both wins in net for AMC, including a 16-save effort versus Simmons. The tough freshman netminder made 160 saves on the season, averaging 16.21 per game.
After a successful first year, the AMCATS will have a lot to look forward to in 2010. For starters, the team will be joining the always competitive The Commonwealth Coast Conference with the likes of Endicott College and Roger Williams University. The club will also be unveiling a brand new synthetic turf stadium to host all of their home games. In addition, Melissa Callender has brought in an eager group of freshmen recruits to add depth to a roster returning four seniors, five juniors, and nine sophomores. With one full season under their belts, the AMCATS look forward to taking their program to the next level n 2010. |
AMCATS fall to Rams in season finale
 Torres scored both AMC goals on Wednesday
Box Score
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State College women’s lacrosse team ended the 2009 season at home today on Maple Street Field with a 15-2 win over the visiting AMCATS of Anna Maria College. With the win, the Rams finish the season at 7-7, while the AMCATS end their season at 2-11.
Junior attack Ashley Noonan (Mansfield, Mass.) led the Rams offense with three goals and finished the season with a team-high 56 points. Freshman attack Kerry Kiley (Mansfield, Mass.) added two goals and a game-high two assists. Kiley finished her first season for the Rams with a team-high 50 goals. Freshman Lauren McMullen (Bolton, Mass.) and sophomore Stephanie Corrales (Framingham, Mass.) chipped in two goals apiece, while Vicki Matthei (Chelmsford, Mass.), Kayla Sheehan (Watertown, Mass.), Rebecca L’Ecuyer (Lowell, Mass.), Kelleigh Sheehan (Rockland, Mass.), Jenna Plant (Pittsfield, Mass.) and Sam Laferriere (Billerica, Mass.) added single goals for the Rams.
Sophomore midfielder Crystal Torres (Southbridge, Mass.) scored both of Anna Maria’s goals on the day. Both tallies were unassisted. Freshman Katherine Chousa (Norwood, Mass.) had a busy day in net for the AMCATS as she faced 36 shots and made 18 saves on the day. Sophomore Allesha Kenyon (Westford, Mass.) picked up the win in net for the Rams as she made 12 stops.
Release Courtesy of Framingham State Sports Information |
Lyons maul AMCATS, 18-3
 Hevy led the AMCATS with two goals
Box Score
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (April 24, 2009) – Led by sophomore attacker Clara Raugei (Alpharetta, Ga./Wesleyan School), the Mount Holyoke College women’s lacrosse team closed out its regular season with a convincing 18-3 triumph over non-conference foe Anna Maria College this evening at the Mount Holyoke Turf Field. It was the first ever meeting between the two programs.
Seven players found the net for the Lyons, who tied their program record for largest margin of victory in a game. The mark was previously established in a 20-5 win over Whittier College in 2007. Mount Holyoke’s 18 goals, 10 assists and 28 points were all season highs.
The offensive outburst was highlighted by Raugei, who recorded six goals and one assist. Senior midfielder Ava Gottschall (Amherst, Mass./Amherst Regional) and junior defender Kristen Cody (Old Lyme, Conn./Lyme-Old Lyme) posted three goals and one assist apiece, while first year midfielder Alex Crean (West Hartford, Conn./Pomfret) dished out five helpers. Mount Holyoke finished with large advantages in shots (37-12), draw controls (13-10) and ground balls (33-17). It was the Lyons second consecutive victory.
Anna Maria was paced by first year midfielders Amanda Hevy (North Brookfield, Mass./North Brookfield) and Katie Schebel (Ludlow, Mass./Agawam), who amassed two points apiece. Hevy found the net twice, while Schebel contributed a goal and an assist.
Mount Holyoke recorded the first three goals of the night and led 11-2 at the break. The hosts then outscored Anna Maria 7-1 in the second stanza to put things away.
First year Jeanmarie Petersen (Sea Girt, N.J./The Peddie School) made her first career start between the pipes for the Lyons. She made four saves to improve to a perfect 2-0 on the year. At the other end, first year Katherine Chousa (Norwood, Mass./Norwood) turned away 12 shots for the Amcats.
Prior to the contest, Gottschall, along with classmates Ashley DeFlumere (Bryant Pond, Maine/Telstar Regional) and Susanna Wilcox (Wales, U.K./Howell’s School Llandaff) were recognized for their contributions to the Mount Holyoke program. Parents and friends joined the trio for the Senior Day celebration.
Mount Holyoke (5-10, 1-5 NEWMAC) will hit the road for a New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Tournament Quarterfinal round contest on Wednesday against a yet to be determined opponent. The tournament bracket will be released later this weekend. Anna Maria (2-10) is scheduled to round out its 2009 season at Framingham State College on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Release Courtesy of Mount Holyoke Sports Information
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