ROCK HILL, S.C. - A record eight Bears have been named to the All-SAC team, surpassing Lenior-Rhyne's previous high of seven.
Wingate led the way with 11 honorees, following by Lenoir-Rhyne's eight and Anderson's six.
Anneleise Meyer (Midfield),
Hailey Larsen (Midfield),
Keegan Hudspeth (Defense),
Delaney Williams (Defense), and
Sally Friesen (Goalkeeper) were named to the All-SAC Second Team, while
Kirra Olson (Attack),
Abbey Walker (Attack), and
Caitlyn Race (Defense) were All-SAC Third Team honorees.
Anneleise Meyer has done it all this season, leading the team with 27 caused turnovers while also scoring 23 goals, dishing out eight assists, picking up 32 ground balls, and posting 28 draw controls.
Hailey Larsen has come in this season and established herself as a key piece of this team, leading the Bears with 64 draw controls. In addition to her draw control prowess, Larsen has scored 15 goals and dished out seven assists.
Keegan Hudspeth has started all 16 games as a true freshman for the Bears, ranking second on the team in draw controls (45) and third in caused turnovers (22).
Delaney Williams made her mark in her lone year in Hickory, ranking second on the team with 25 caused turnovers and being named the SAC Defensive Player of the Week in mid-April. Her six caused turnovers against Anderson is tied for third in program history.
Sally Friesen is making her second All-Conference appearance after being named to the third team last season. She has 98 saves on a .403 SV% and has started all 16 of Lenoir-Rhyne's games. The senior ranks third all time in both saves (423) and wins (24).
Abbey Walker is the team leader with 53 points, coming off 29 goals and 24 assists. Her seven goal, three assist week against Barton and Anderson earned her SAC Offensive Player of the Week honors in mid-April. Her 10-point (5g, 5a) performance against Lincoln Memorial is tied for the second most points in a game in program history.
Kirra Olson is making her second appearance on the All-SAC team, earning second team honors last year. The senior leads the team with 42 goals and has scored in all but one game this year. Her 137 goals and 177 points each rank fourth in program history. Senior
Caitlyn Race has started in 15 games this season, totaling 18 caused turnovers and 28 ground balls. She has played in 66 games during her career, just three away from being top ten all-time in that category.
All-SAC First Team
A – Stacy Glover, Wingate
A – Ellie Wilkins, Anderson
A – Caitlyn Schultz, UVa-Wise
A – Ava Skeffington, Anderson
MF – Megan Muir, Anderson
MF – Madison Slayton, Wingate
MF – Sophie Pavlick, Wingate
MF – Issie Brown, UVa-Wise
D – Kathryn McCabe, Wingate
D – Krysta Churns, Wingate
D – Edie Wilkins, Anderson
D – Taryn Moreno, UVA Wise
GK – Saskia Aunger, Wingate
All-SAC Second Team
A – Ella Todd, Newberry
A – Elisha Stack, Tusculum
A – Deirdre Jones, Wingate
A – Amelia Benner, Wingate
MF – Lana Howell, Newberry
MF –
Anneleise Meyer, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF –
Hailey Larsen, Lenoir-Rhyne
MF – Bree Solero, Wingate
D –
Keegan Hudspeth, Lenoir-Rhyne
D –
Delaney Williams, Lenoir-Rhyne
D – Haley McCourt, Wingate
D – Skylar Duval-Lewis, Newberry
GK –
Sally Friesen, Lenoir-Rhyne
All-SAC Third Team
A – Lauryn Knutson, Wingate
A –
Kirra Olson, Lenoir-Rhyne
A –
Abbey Walker, Lenoir-Rhyne
A – Logen Davis, UVa-Wise
MF – Justyce Jones, Emory & Henry
MF – Ryan Smith, Lincoln Memorial
MF – Emma Toole, Anderson
MF – Jessie Carolin-Vandenberg, Tusculum
D – Megan D'Amore, Emory & Henry
D – Allison Filosa, Catawba
D – Jackie Tiongco, Anderson
D –
Caitlyn Race, Lenoir-Rhyne
GK – Olivia Schmidt, Coker
Attacker of the Year
Stacy Glover, Wingate
Midfielder of the Year
Megan Muir, Anderson
Defensive Player of the Year
Kathryn McCabe, Wingate
Freshman of the Year
Stacy Glover, Wingate
Coach of the Year
Abby Wiley, Wingate