FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Four Averett Cougars earned women's soccer recognition from the USA South Conference on Wednesday. Senior
Hillary Wood and freshman
Claire Armstrong were named to the USA South All-Conference First Team, while freshman
Ringa Remes was voted to the all-conference second team. Senior
Meghan Cole earned honorable mention all-conference honors.
Senior
Kirsten Marvin also received recognition as Averett's member of the USA South All-Sportsmanship team.
Wood, a co-captain, scored a team-high 11 goals and dished out three assists while starting in all 18 games for the Cougars. Armstrong finished the season with nine goals and two assists in 18 games played.
Remes scored one goal and made two assists while providing an impact in the Cougars' backfield. Cole had one goal and two assists in 16 games.
Marvin started in all 18 games for the Cougars during her final season at Averett.
The Cougars ( 7-10-1) completed their season on Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to Greensboro College in the USA South Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Player of the Year
Alex Calvert - Meredith
Rookie of the Year
Amber Womack - Shenandoah
Coach of the Year
Paul Smith - Meredith
The 2009 USA South Women's Soccer All-Conference Teams:
First Team
Forward
Kristy Knight - Meredith
Hillary Wood - Averett
Amber Womack - Shenandoah
Midfield
Claire Armstrong - Averett
Alex Calvert - Meredith
Sam Ciaravino - Christopher Newport
Tessa Hall - Greensboro
Defense
Lea McMillan - Ferrum
Megan Richard - Christopher Newport
Kelli Viana - Greensboro
Goalkeeper
Kat Terza - Shenandoah
Second Team
Forward
Kendall Dishaw - Christopher Newport
Maggie Hart - Meredith
Meredith Hester - N.C. Wesleyan
Cara Wilcox - Greensboro
Midfield
Emily Chesbro - Christopher Newport
Emmy Errante - Meredith
Danielle Minichello - Methodist
Defense
Kristin Braxton - Meredith
Kelly Orpin - Methodist
Ringa Remes - Averett
Goalkeeper
Dineen Sampson - Christopher Newport
Third Team
Forward
Jessi Dennis - Shenandoah
Mary Reinhardt - Greensboro
Whitney Roberson - Methodist
Midfield
Meredith Kelly - Greensboro
Alex Lowery - Shenandoah
Kellie Simons - N.C. Wesleyan
Defense
Nicole Gilbertson - Shenandoah
Erica Nath - Methodist
Katri Snellman - N.C. Wesleyan
Shelby Walters - Christopher Newport
Goalkeeper
Katie Allegro - Greensboro
Honorable Mention
Forward
Haley Bright - Peace
Harlonda Smith - Peace
Midfield
Meghan Cole - Averett
Melissa Gallaher - Greensboro
Ashley Kolano - Methodist
Carrie Talbert - Meredith
Defense
Jessica Kile- Greensboro
Morgan Madonna - Ferrum
Lauren Morris - Shenandoah
LeeAnn Sullivan - Meredith
Goalkeeper
Sarah Chadwick - Meredith
Katie Hodkinson - Ferrum
All-Sportsmanship Team
Kirsten Marvin - Averett
Katie Jaywork - Christopher Newport
Bridgett Hall - Ferrum
Jessie Jameson - Greensboro
Ashley Fuller - Mary Baldwin
Renada Vuono - Meredith
Christine Ellington - Methodist
Sarah Matulich - N.C. Wesleyan
Randal McLean - Peace
Lauren Morris - Shenandoah