Six Players Earned CCC Honors
Leah Walters, a member of the women's soccer team, was named Player of the Year, as announced by the Commonwealth Coast Conference. This honor marks back-to-back recognition for the Brookline, MA native, as she was named CCC Player of the Year last season. In addition to this honor, Walters was named to the CCC 1st Team and to the New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl Team. Walters is one of twenty-four players chosen to participate in the December 4th game.
During the season, Walters was an attacking threat for the Gulls, scoring 13 goals. "Leah has demonstrated that she is one of the most dominant forces in the CCC," Head Coach Dina Gentile said. "She is certainly the most feared forward in the conference." As a constant threat, Walters was double teamed by the opponents, but managed to beat both players and create scoring opportunities for her and her teammates.
In CCC post season play, Walters scored three goals, two in the semifinals and one in the title game. As a co-captain, Walters' leadership skills enabled her to lead her teammates on and off the field. In addition to her player of the year honor, Walters was named CCC Player of the Week. On four different occasions during the season, Walters was recognized as an honorable mention for this honor.
Lauren Suarez, a member of the women's soccer team, was named 1st Team All-Conference, as announced by the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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During the season, the Methuen native played an integral in the Gulls defense, leading the team to an 11-1 record in the CCC. "Suarez is the heart and soul of the team and I am grateful that her defensive presence has been acknowledged in the CCC," Head Coach Dina Gentile said. As co-captain, Suarez's leadership skills enabled her to lead her teammates on and off the field. During her Endicott career, the Gulls won three of the last four CCC Championship Titles.
Endicott senior Sarah Nichols was named to the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women's soccer second team.
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During the season, the Middletown, CT native posted 10 shutouts and led the team to an 11-1 record in the CCC. "Sarah is one of the top goalkeepers in the conference who leads with passion and intensity," Head Coach Dina Gentile said. As a co-captain, Nichols' leadership skills enabled her to lead her teammates on and off the field. During her playing career at Endicott, the Gulls won three of the last four CCC championships.
Endicott freshman midfielder Margreta Weber was named to the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) women's soccer second team.
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The Bedford, NH native has dominated the midfield for the Gulls this season. She helped control much of the play throughout the CCC Playoffs en route to the Gulls 2nd straight conference championship. "Weber is a top rookie and one of the most fierce players in Division III," Head Coach Dina Gentile said.
In addition to this honor, Weber was Rookie of the Week this past week for her standout performances on the soccer field. Throughout the season, Weber earned honorable mention for rookie of the week on two different occasions.
Senior midfielder, Stacey Lubas received Honorable Mention to the All-Conference Team, as announced by the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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During the season, the Beverly native scored 10 goals for the Gulls. Her ability to dominated the midfield helped create scoring opportunities for her and her teammates. "It is not uncommon to see her sprinting from 18 to 18 to help her team on defense and offense," Head Coach Dina Gentile said. "I am pleased with her success this season." As a co-captain, Lubas' leadership skills enabled her to lead her teammates on and off the field. During her Endicott career, the Gulls won three of the last four CCC championships.
Sophomore Staci Wiencko earned Honorable Mention recognition as announced by the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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Wiencko played a vital role for the Gulls, as she anchored the defense. During the season, Wiencko was asked to change position, moving from the outside to the inside of the defense. Stepping up to the challenge, the Pembroke, MA native played an integral role for the Gulls. "Staci is our defensive wall," Head Coach Dina Gentile said. "Not much gets past this top notch defender."
With the help of Wiencko, the Gulls posted 12 shutouts.