Herkimer Women's Lacrosse

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5/14/08

2008 Awards and Accomplishments

Melissa Brenna , 1st Team All-Region, Nationals All Tournament Team
Kaytrin DellaSala, 1st Team All-Region
Melissa Cleeton, 1st Team All-Region
Jolene Quinta, 2nd Team All-Region, Nationals All Tournament Team
Brittney Tinelli, 2nd Team All-Region
Julie McAvoy, 2nd Team All-Region, Regional All Tournament Team
Maureen McAvoy, Perseverance Award
Emily Neiderman, Coach's Award, Regional All Tournament Team
Pam Wilday, Most Improved Award
Korrin Nash, Regional All Tournament Team
Makenzie Sager, Green and Gold Club Winner

Over all Record after nationals 8-5
Region 6-2
2nd in Regional Tournament
Lost in Semi's of Nationals
2008 Coach of the year for District C

5/4/08

2008 Women's Lacrosse Region III Runner-Up Team

4/29/08

This past weekend was a great finish to the Lady Generals’ regular season. On Friday, Herkimer met Broome CC and played an excellent game winning 19-3. Goals were scored by Jolene Quinta with 7 goals and 3 assists, Melissa Brennan with 5 goals and 1 assist, Melissa Cleeton with 1 goal and 1 assist, Makenzie Sager with 2 goals and 2 assists, Sarah Lazarus with 1 goal and 1 assist, and scoring her first career goal, Pam Wilday added one. The girls really played well together in the defensive end. Pam Wilday, Brittney Tinelli, Emily Niederman, Christine Magnant and Kaytrin DellaSala really stopped Broome’s offense at midfield giving Julie McAvoy only 1 save and Jess Serzant 3. Herkimer will see Broome again in the first round of Regionals at Wehrum Stadium on Saturday, May 3 at 12 pm.

4/26/08

Herkimer women’ s Lacrosse won a very well played game on Saturday April 26th. Herkimer played Dean College, which is a small junior college outside of Boston, Mass. The generals came out strong scoring the first goal by Melissa Brennan in the first 2 minutes. This really got the ladies ready for the regional tournament. Goals were scored by Melissa Brennan with 5 goals and 2 assists, Melissa Cleeton scored 4 goals and 2 assists, Korrin Nash had 4 goals and 1 assist, Jolene Quinta scored 2 goals and had 9 assists, Brittney Tinelli scored 2 goals and Bridget Hartman scored her first goal of her Lacrosse career.

4/23/08

The Women's Lacrosse team traveled to Jefferson Community College. This was a very long, hard game for both teams. The ladies had many obstacles that they had to battle to pull out this 26-24 victory after regulation play and overtime play. At half time the score was 13-9 Herkimer. Goals were scored by Jolene Quinta with 10 goals and 6 assists, Melissa Brennan with 7 goals and 9 assists, and Makenzie Sager with 5 goals. Melissa Cleeton was only able to play part of the first half of the game and scored 2 goals, Maureen McAvoy played well at both offense and defense and scored 1 goal and had 1 assist, and Korrin Nash added 1 goal. Julie McAvoy and Jessica Serzant combined had 13 saves.

4/19/08

Herkimer County Community College over Nassau CC 17-11

This was a big win for the Generals. With a very long trip and the pressure of needed wins on the backs of the ladies, this game proved that this team knows when it is time to step it up and take charge. Korrin Nash started the game off with a quick unassisted goal to let Nassau know we were ready. She also added an assist. Maureen McAvoy helped the team with an assist. Jolene Quinta again proves why she was All-American last year with 6 goals and 6 assists. She really opened up their defense making sharp passes to her teammates possible. Melissa Cleeton had an outstanding game with 5 goals and an assist. Melissa Brennan played with her usual aggressiveness with 4 goals and 3 assists. Brittney Tinelli scored her first goal of the season with an outstand side arm falling shot. This shot was taken after running the ball up the entire field and looking to fed Jolene Quina for the shot. With quick last second reaction she made a quick turn and shot. Another excellent look for Quinta ended with the play of the game.

Emily Niederman played an excellent defensive game. She also won 65% of her draws.

4/16/08

Herkimer County Community College 17 vs. Broome CC 7

On Wednesday April 16th the girls traveled to Broome CC for a 17–7 victory. Jolene Quinta had another great game with 6 goals and 6 assists, Melissa Brennan added 5 goals, Makenzie Sager had 3 goals, Melissa Cleeton had 2 goals and 1 assist, and Korrin Nash had 1 goal and 1 assist. Maureen McAvoy helped the team with 2 assists.

This was a very strong game for the Generals. At the half, the score was 7-5. The defense really came together in the second half, keeping Broome to only 2 goals in the second half. Great job by Brittney Tinelli, Pam Wilday, Kaytrin Della Sala, Christine Magnant, Maureen McAvoy and Emily Niederman. This combination of strong defenders really works well together. Goalies Julie McAvoy had 10 saves in the first half, and making her college debut, Jessica Serzant had 2 saves in the second half.

4/12/08

Herkimer County Community College 10 vs. Anne Arundel 8

Jolene Quinta 4 goals 2 assists
Melissa Brennan 1 goal 2 assists
Korrin Nash 1 goal 1 assist
Makenzie Sager 1 goal
Julie McAvoy 22 saves
Jessica Sericant 3 saves

HCCC's Brittney Tinelli, Kaytrin Dellasala, Pam Wilday and Christen Magnet played very strong defense to hold last year's national championship team to only eight goals.

4/11/08

Makenzie Sager, Johnstown, is a second year player for the women's lacrosse team. In the team's only game in March, Sager was scored one goal for the Generals. Women's lacrosse coach Dianna Ste-Marie said "Makenzie's shooting skills and attack vision have improved 100% from last year, and I expect many more goals from her this season."

4/9/08
Herkimer vs. Jefferson CC
Jolene Quinta 9 goals 4 assists
Melissa Cleeton 6 goals 2 assists
Maureen McAvoy 3 goals 1 assist
Korrin Nash 2 goals 2 assists
Kaytrin Delasala 1 goals 1 assists
Emily Neiderman 1 goal 1 assist
Angela Haskins 2 assists
Julie McAvoy 17 saves
Pam Wilday outstanding defensive effort
As a team there were 72 ground balls controlled by Herkimer and 22 interceptions.

4/7/08
Herkimer vs. Finger Lakes CC
Score: 16-12 Herkimer
Melissa Brennan 7 goals and 2 assists
Maureen McAvoy 1 goal
Makenzie Sager 4 goals 1 assist
Korrin Nash 3 goals 2 assists
Jolene Quinta 3 goals 2 assists
Kaytrin Delasala 2 goals 3 assists
Angela Haskins 1 assist
Julie McAvoy 17 saves

4/5/08
Herkimer vs. Monroe @ Herkimer
Score 10-5 Monroe
Korrin Nash had 2 goals
Jolene Quinta had 3 goals
Melissa Brennan had 1 assist
Julie McAvoy had 12 saves
Although this was not a win, it was a definite improvement from last week.

March 29, 2008
Herkimer County Community College 1
Monroe Community College 12
The Herkimer women's lacrosse team started the season with a very disappointing loss to Monroe CC on March 29. The women traveled to Monroe with high expectations only to be overwhelmed by Monroe's impressive defense. At half-time the score was 7-1, with a final score of 12-1. Makenzie Sager had the only goal scored by Herkimer. The goal was unassisted.

May 12, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 8
Anne Arundel Community College 22

Herkimer County Community College's women's lacrosse team lost 22-8 to Anne Arundel Community College (MD) in the NJCAA national semifinals at Wehrum Stadium. The Pioneers (18-0) also beat the Generals 18-3 earlier in the season. Anne Arundel will play CCBC Catonsville, a 16-4 winner over Monroe Saturday, for the championship at 1 p.m. Sunday. Under first-year head coach Brandi Ostrander, HCCC completed its season with a record of 8-6.

May 11, 2007
2007 HCCC Athletic Awards

Julie McAvoy, Syracuse, was recently named Most Valuable Player for the women's lacrosse team, and Eileen Coyle, Oneonta, was named Most Improved Player. Ashley Saxe, Endicott, received the Female Scholar Athlete Award for having the highest GPA among all female athletes at HCCC with 45 a minimum of 45 credit hours earned.

From left: Dana Gentile, Eileen Coyle, Brandi Ostrander (head coach),
Julie McAvoy and Ashley Saxe.

May 8, 2007
HCCC Women's Lacrosse Team in NJCAA Semi-Finals

The Herkimer County Community College women's lacrosse team will play in the NJCAA national championship final four tournament this weekend at HCCC's Wehrum Stadium. The Lady Generals face Anne Arundel Community College Saturday, May 12 at noon. Also playing in the semi-finals Saturday are CCBC Catonsville and Monroe Community College at 3 p.m. The winners will meet in the national championship game Sunday, May 13 at 1 p.m.

Admission is $5 per day. Children under 8 and HCCC students with valid ID are free.

For more information contact Richard Dawkins, Stadium Operations Manager at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8456.

April 28, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 15
Cayuga Community College 13

Herkimer beat Cayuga Community College and finished the season with a record of 7-2. Kory Nash led the scorers with 4 goals and 1 assist. Jolene Quinta, Sarah King, and Eileen Coyle all had three goals a piece. Kaytrin DellaSala had a full field fast break from the defensive area to score her first goal of the season. Sam Earley also had a goal for the Lady Generals. Goalie Julie McAvoy had 12 saves.

April 25, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 18
Jefferson Community College 8

The Lady Generals continued their winning streak by beating Jefferson CC 18-8. Jolene Quinta had five goals and one assist, and Eileen Coyle had four goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Sarah King contributed four goals and one assist, Kory Nash added two goals and two assists, Ashley Perkins had two goals and one assist and Ashley Saxe finished with one goal. Goalie Julie McAvoy had 11 saves for Herkimer. The team went on a goal rally in the second half scoring three goals in less than one minute of play. The Lady Generals will play Cayuga on Saturday to conclude their regular season.

April 22, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 28
Mercyhurst Northeast 13

Herkimer had multiple scorers with Jolene Quinta leading the way with seven goals and four assists. Sarah King also had seven goals and one assist. Korrin Nash had four goals, Eileen Coyle had three goals and two assists, Ashley Saxe had two goals and Ashley Perkins added two goals and two assists along with 10 ground balls. Sam Earley, Marcia Searles and Emily Neiderman each added one goal. Goalie Julie McAvoy had nine saves. Herkimer now moves ahead 5-2 in the Region.

April 21, 1007
Herkimer County Community College 17
Nassau Community College 14

Jolene Quinta led the way to victory for Herkimer scoring 10 goals. Eileen Coyle added five goals and one assist, Korrin Nash had one goal, Ashley Perkins had one goal and one assist, Sarah King added two assists and Dana Gentile added one assist. Goalie Julie McAvoy had 27 saves. Herkimer played an outstanding game working as a team and making a comeback from a one-goal deficit at half-time.

April 12, 2007
Women's Lacrosse
Herkimer County Community College 20, Jefferson Community College 2

The HCCC Lady Generals defeated Jefferson Community College by a score of 20-2. Leading scorer for JCC was Shila Alexandar with 2 goals. For Herkimer, it was Jolene Quinta. Eleven HCCC team members scored at least one goal including: Eileen Coyal, Jolene Quinta, Sarah King, Ashley Perkins, Ashley Saxe, Maureen McAvoy, Dana Gentile, Samantha Earley, Kori Nash, Makenzie Sager, and Emily Neiderman. The HCCC defense played exceptionally well together, which is proven by holding the JCC team to only one goal per half. Julie McAvoy played an outstanding game once again in the goal.

April 7, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 6
Monroe Community College 11

The Lady Generals played well as a team, but lost to Monroe Community College 11-6. Jolene Quinta and Maureen McAvoy each had two goals, and Sarah King and Kory Nash finished with one goal apiece. Defender Kaytrin DellaSala finished with one assist. "Maureen was moved from defense to offense where she did an outstanding job, and goalie Julie McAvoy also had another great game." said head coach Brandi Ostrander.

April 1, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 7
Monroe Community College 12

After a tied score at half-time, Monroe Community College won the game 12-7. Eileen Coyle had three goals and one assist, Ashley Perkins had two goals and two assists, and Jolene Quinta had two goals and one assist. Goalie Julie McAvoy had 13 saves for the Generals. "We knew this was going to be a tough game, and with the loss of two players due to injury, we really had to step it up. Our team played hard right to the end of the game. I have full confidence that our team will bounce back from this loss and be a dominant force in the region," said head coach Brandi Ostrander.

March 28, 2007
Herkimer County Community College 11
Cayuga County Community College 5

The Lady Generals won their first home game of the season against Cayuga County Community College 11-5. Melissa Brennan, Jolene Quinta and Eileen Coyle each scored three goals with Sarah King and Kory Nash adding one goal each. Goalie Julie McAvoy had 18 saves. "Julie played an amazing game in the goal," said head coach Brandi Ostrander. "The entire team played a great game, and they were excited to have their first regional win. We are on the road to reaching our goal of another Region III championship."

HCCC Women’s Lacrosse Team Earns Top Honors

August, 2006— The record-setting year for the Herkimer County Community College’s women’s lacrosse team continues with this week’s announcement from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) of the nation’s Academic All-American teams. For the third consecutive year, HCCC’s women’s lacrosse team was named the nation’s Academic All-American Team-of-the-Year. The minimum grade point average requirement for this honor is 3.0. The 2006 HCCC Women’s Lacrosse team average GPA was 3.14.

“My goal at the beginning of every season is to win the Region III championship, and to be distinguished as the Academic All-American Team-of-the-Year,” said women’s lacrosse coach Paul Wehrum. “This year’s women’s lacrosse team accomplished both of these goals and I couldn’t be prouder of a group of individuals. What more could a coach ask for?”

The 2006 women’s lacrosse team broke all HCCC records with 13 victories, a Region III championship, 16 Academic All-Americans, and being named the NJCAA Academic All-American Team-of-the-Year.

“The NJCAA announcement of its Academic All-American teams is a prime example of one of our goals at Herkimer. The Herkimer experience means our student-athletes are guided and nurtured by professionals. The teaching and learning in our classrooms are second to none, and it carries over to the playing field,” said Donald Dutcher, Director of Athletics at HCCC.

2006 Region III Champions

HCCC Athletic Awards

Women’s lacrosse player Amanda Tripolone, Mohawk, received the 2006 Nancy Fabozzi Award, given to the female student-athlete who displays the highest level of sportsmanship, dedication and commitment to her team and the College’s athletic program. She is a two-time Academic All-American and was named to the 2006 Region III All-Tournament team.

Other spring 2006 athletic awards included:

Women’s Lacrosse - Placed 3rd in the Nation, Region III Champions

Herkimer’s 2006 women’s lacrosse program, in its third season, captured its second Region III championship this year. With a record of 13-1, the Generals’ only loss was to CCBC Catonsville in the NJCAA semi-finals. Sixteen players on the 2006 team were named Academic All-Americans by the National Junior College Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, the largest number to receive this award in the history of the program.

Academic All-Americans - Stephanie Barrigar, Elbridge; Holly Brown, Carthage; Eileen Coyle, Oneonta; Kelly Debarth, Phoenix; Samantha Earley, Wilmington, DE; Terri George, Jordan; Leanne Hahn, Whitesboro; Amanda Harris, Little Falls; Sarah King, Averill Park; Shannon Lattimore, Auburn; Sarah Lazarus, South New Berlin; Carolynn Loan, Vernon Center; Amanda Tripolone, Mohawk; Christina Paratore, Mohawk; Ashley Perkins, Central Square; Ashley Saxe, Endicott

All-Region First Team - Megan Metelenis, Port Jefferson Station; Shannon Lattimore, Terri George, Jordan; Carolynn Loan, Vernon Center; Holly Brown, Carthage; Heather Ely, Elbridge

All-Region Second Team - Stephanie Berube, Elmont

All-American First Team - Heather Ely, Elbridge; Terri George, Jordan; Megan Metelenis, Port Jefferson Station

Region III Player of the Year - Heather Ely, Elbridge

HCCC Coaches Award - Holly Brown, Carthage

Team MVP - Heather Ely, Elbridge