Jenn Davidson

Jessica Tanner

Sarah Dillon

May 31, 2006

GENEVA, N.Y.—Three William Smith lacrosse players earned All-State honors from the New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association recently. Senior midfielder Jessica Tanner (Guilderland/Schenectady, N.Y.) received first-team honors, senior defender Jenn Davidson (South Burlington/South Burlington, Vt.) garnered second-team praise, and junior attacker Sarah Dillon (Blair Academy/Oldwick, N.J.) grabbed a spot on the third team.

A two-time first-team selection, Tanner led the Herons in game-winning goals (3), was second in goals (21), points (29), ground balls (48), and draw controls (17), and third in assists (8). The first-team All-Liberty League pick finished her career with 39 goals, 13 assists, 153 ground balls, 78 draws, and 59 caused turnovers. Tanner was named IWLCA All-Region in each of the past three seasons.

A two-year starter, Davidson anchored the William Smith defensive unit that ranked third in the league in scoring defense, allowing fewer than nine goals per game. The second-team All-Liberty League pick scored a pair of goals this season, while recording 33 ground balls, 11 caused turnovers, and 10 draws. Davidson finished her career with four goals, 84 ground balls, 29 caused turnovers, and 18 draws.

For the second consecutive season, Dillon led the Herons in scoring with 38 goals and seven assists for 45 points. The two-time All-Liberty League selection tied for sixth in the conference in goals per game. Dillon also recorded 30 ground balls, 16 draws, and 10 caused turnovers. In 43 career games, she has 80 goals and 16 assists.

William Smith completed the season with a 10-6 record, the program’s 24th winning season in the past 25 years. The Herons posted a 7-1 mark in the Liberty League, finishing atop the conference standings.

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