June 15, 2009

Garden City, N.Y. - Junior Caitlin Fitzpatrick was named the C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year at the IWLCA annual All-American banqet held June 13 in King of Prussia, PA. at the Crown Plaza Valley Forge. Eight schools had a total of 12 student-athletes named as the top player for their respective positions by the organization.

The ECC Goalie of the Year, Fitzpatrick played in all 18 games and got the start in 17. She led the team in saves (112), save percentage (.665), shots faced (236) and time guarding the net (736:48) in the regular season. Fitzpatrick had a season and team best 14 saves against Merrimack and 11 ground balls against Dowling (4/11) and was named the ECC Goalie of the Week nine times.

Lock Haven's Kate Zichelli was named Defender of the Year, while Katie Hogan and Jaclyn Napolie of C.W. Post were recognized as Midfielder and Attacker, respectively.

Fitzpatrick is the second Adelphi goalie to earn this honor. Allyson Murphy was named Goalkeeper of the Year in 2006.

2009 IWLCA Players of the Year
Division III
C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year: Sonja Stuart, Salisbury
Defender: Sarah McKinley, Salisbury
Midfielder: Shannon Summers, Franklin & Marshall
Attacker: Jen Pritchard, Franklin & Marshall

Division II
C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year: Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Adelphi
Defender: Kate Zichelli, Lock Haven
Midfielder: Katie Hogan, C. W. Post
Attacker: Jaclyn Napoli, C. W. Post

Division I
C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year: Logan Ripley, North Carolina
Defender: Amber Falcone, North Carolina
Midfielder: Caitlyn McFadden, Maryland
Attacker: Hannah Nielsen, Northwestern