Leah Cornwell

August 13, 2004

GENEVA, N.Y.—William Smith College Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber recently announced the hiring of former goalkeeper Leah Cornwell ’03 as the assistant coach for the 2004 season. Earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2003, she returns to her alma mater after spending a year in graduate school at Georgia Southern.

A native of Scottsville, N.Y., Cornwell is one of the most decorated players in William Smith soccer history. A two-time first-team All-American, she reached the pinnacle as a senior by becoming the first Heron to be selected as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III Player of the Year.

During her four years, Cornwell helped lead the Herons to three consecutive NCAA Regional titles and anchored the squad that advanced to the semifinals in 2002. A three-time first-team All-Region player, Cornwell finished her career with a record of 62-15-5, an .849 save percentage, and 36.5 shutouts.

A four year member of the William Smith basketball team, Cornwell also earned honorable mention All-American accolades during her senior season.

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