December 21, 2010
Conheeney named to VaSID All-State team
Midfielder honored for second-straight season

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Sophomore midfielder Kelly Conheeney was named to the VaSID All-State second team Tuesday by the state’s Sports Information Directors. This is the second-consecutive season in which Conheeney has earned All-State second team honors.

The Ridgewood, N.J., native started all 21 games for the Hokies this season, who made the NCAA Tournament for the third-straight season. Conheeney led the team with 11 assists, 21 points and three game-winning goals, while also tying two other players for second on the squad in scoring after burying five goals this season.

Virginia’s Steve Swanson and Sinead Farrelly were honored as the state’s Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively, while Richmond’s Becca Wann was named the state’s Rookie of the Year.

Below are the full teams:
First Team
Forwards

Omolyn Davis, George Mason
Meghan Lenczyk, Virginia
Lindsey Ottavio, Longwood
Midfielders
Sinead Farrelly, Virginia
Teresa Rynier, James Madison
Mallory Schaffer, William & Mary
Defenders
Jessica Barndt, James Madison
Myriam Bouchard, VCU
Diana Weigel, William & Mary
Goalkeeper
Chantel Jones, Virginia
At Large

Aimee Luurtsema, Forward, Liberty

Second Team
Forwards

Lauren Alwine, Virginia
Cate Tisinger, James Madison
Becca Wann, Richmond
Midfielders
Cortlyn Bristol, William & Mary
Kelly Conheeney, Virginia Tech
Latrice Lee, Radford
Defenders
Tyler Drake, Radford
Morgan Stith, Virginia
Kelly Thomas, George Mason
Goalkeeper
Che’ Brown, Radford
At Large
Diane Wszalek, GK, James Madison

Player of the Year
Sinead Farrelly, Virginia
Rookie of the Year
Becca Wann, Richmond
Coach of the Year
Steve Swanson, Virginia

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