Nov 12, 2007

3 Owls named to all-region teams

KEENE, N.H. - Keene State College placed three players on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) New England-West All-Region team announced on Monday.

Junior back Alyssa Rowell (Queensbury, N.Y.) and sophomore midfielder Erin Dallas (Keene, N.H.) were named to the first-team, while senior Marissa Boccaccio (Lyme, Conn.) was a second-team selection.

Named to the team for the first time, Rowell anchored an Owls defense that posted eight shutouts this season. The Little East defensive player of the year had a conference best 13 defensive saves and also contributed offensively with four goals, three assists, and 11 points.

Dallas, the LEC's co-ofensive player of the year, has had a fantastic first season with the Owls. The University of Michigan transfer has 13 goals, shares the NCAA lead with 19 assists, and a team high 45 points. She netted both goals in the Owls' 2-1 overtime win against Southern Maine in the LEC finals.

A standout at midfield for the Owls, Boccaccio is a two time recipient of NFHCA honors. The Owls' captain finished the season with four goals, three assists and 11 points.

Keene State (18-6) captured its fourth consecutive Little East championship and NCAA tournament berth this season.