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4 field hockey players earn All-State praise
November 15 , 2005
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Maggie Dolan |
Amy Kuzio |
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Liz Saucier |
Sophie Dennis |
GENEVA, N.Y.—Four members of the 11th-ranked William Smith College field hockey team recently were selected to the New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association All-State team. Junior forward Sophie Dennis (Dana L. West/Port Bryon, N.Y.) and senior forward Maggie Dolan (Towson/Towson, Md.) represented the Herons on the first-team, while senior midfielder Amy Kuzio (Clinton/Clinton, N.Y.) earned a spot on the second-team. Junior midfielder Liz Saucier (Old Town/Old Town, Maine) received third-team recognition.
Making her second consecutive appearance on the All-State first-team, Dennis broke the William Smith career goals and points records, raising the standards to 147 points and 61 goals this season. The 2005 Liberty League Player of the Year led the conference in goals (22), assists (13), and points (57). Earlier this season, Dennis tallied two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Ramapo to become just the 10th Heron to eclipse the 100-point mark. Dennis is fourth on the career assists list with 25 helpers.
A three-time All-State selection, Dolan is making her first appearance on the first-team. An All-Liberty League first-team selection, Dolan ranked second in the conference in points (44) and goals (21). She netted three goals in the conference semifinal victory over Union to become just the 11th Heron to reach the 100-career point plateau. She ranks among the all-time scoring leaders in goals (8th, 42) and points (11th, 102), while distributing 18 assists.
A four-year starter, Kuzio earned All-State recognition for the first time this season. She demonstrated her play making capabilities by registering a career-high 18 points, on four goals and 10 assists, including a four-point effort (1-2) against Nazareth. Kuzio will represent William Smith at the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division III North-South All-Star game on Nov. 19. She finished her career seventh on the all-time assists list with 24.
Saucier also is making her first appearance on the All-State teams. She completed the season fourth on the team in goals (5), assists (6), and points (16). A three-time All Liberty League selection, Saucier has started all 62 games she has played for the Herons, logging 13 goals, and 12 assists for 38 points.
The 2005 Liberty League Champions, William Smith finished the season with a 17-4 record, including a perfect 7-0 mark in the conference. William Smith advanced the national quarterfinals in its 16th NCAA Division III Tournament appearance.