Lacrosse Awards Announced

April 14, 2005 – The USA South Athletic Conference has announced its All-Conference awards for lacrosse.  Christopher Newport, Greensboro and Shenandoah led the way with eight members each.  Methodist's Lauren McGonagle has been named the Player of the Year as teammate Katelyn Cushman is the Rookie of the Year.  Christopher Newport head coach Kwame Lloyd is the 2005 Coach of the Year. 

McGonagle, a sophomore from South Burlington, Vt., was first in the conference in; goals per game, assists per game, points per game and shots per game..  She was instrumental in the finishing third in the conference, as they posted a 7-8 overall record and 3-2 in the USA South.  McGonagle recorded 33 goals and 29 assists on the year.  This marks her second consecutive year receiving First Team All-Conference as she earned First Team last year.

A freshman from Bennington, Vt., Cushman recorded 20 goals and 3 assists this past season.  She helped the Monarchs earn a third seed in the upcoming tournament as they finished 3-2 in the Conference and 7-8 overall. 

Lloyd, in his fourth year at the helm of the Lady Captains, led the team to their second straight Conference title.  They finished 7-8 overall, including 5-0 in the USA South.  This is the second time in Lloyd's four years at Christopher Newport that he has won the USA South Coach of the Year honors.

Player of the Year
Lauren McGonagle, Methodist

Rookie of the Year
Katelyn Cushman, Methodist

Coach of the Year
Kwame Lloyd, Christopher Newport

The 2005 USA South Lacrosse All-Conference Teams follow:

First Team Attack -   Amanda McGlaughlin, Greensboro               Kristen Conques, Christopher Newport               Sally Allstadt, Christopher Newport Midfield - Lauren McGonagle, Methodist               Kristyn Hankins, Christopher Newport               Erika Bradd, Shenandoah               Linsey West, Methodist               Elaine Kirby, Christopher Newport Defense - Kate Roberton, Greensboro                Bridgette McGrath, Methodist                Lauren Carpinello, Shenandoah Goalkeeper - Lindsay Naill, Christopher Newport

Second Team Attack -   Kelly Matagiese, Shenandoah                Emilly Neilson, Methodist                Melissa Bryant, Shenandoah Midfield -  Jenna Gast, Greensboro                Karen Hall, Greensboro                Joia Davis, Shenandoah                Celia Mallory, Christopher Newport                Darcie Jones, Averett Defense - Lacey Milburn, Christopher Newport                Megan Barbieri, Greensboro                Heather Lethbridge, Shenandoah Goalkeeper - Kristen McGuire, Greensboro

Honorable Mention
Tiffany DeLoatch, Averett
Dawn Sheets, Averett
Katie Ross, Christopher Newport
Cara Kolinda, Ferrum
Stephanie Perih, Ferrum
Jennifer Donah, Greensboro
Caroline Young, Greensboro
Kim Collier, Methodist
Katelyn Cushman, Methodist
Courtney Beard, Shenandoah
Lauren Prentice, Shenandoah