Army West Point Athletics
Brattan Highlights Preseason All-League Honors
January 23, 2019 | Women's Lacrosse
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Sophomore attack Jackie Brattan highlighted the Preseason All-Patriot League honors for the Army West Point women's lacrosse team that was picked to finish sixth in the preseason poll on Thursday.
"It is an exciting time for Army Women's Lacrosse, both in our locker room and out on our practice fields this time of year," Noto Family Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kristen Skiera said. "We are incorporating new, creative elements into our overall game, while working hard to add strength and physicality to our fundamentals. The hunger to get into the Patriot League tournament for the first time in our program's history is a driving force for us every day."
Brattan arrived on the banks of the Hudson last year and excelled during her first year with the Black Knights by setting a freshman scoring record with 24 goals. The Garden City, N.Y., native played in all 17 games and made 15 starts, while finishing her rookie campaign with 26 points and 46 draw controls to go along with her scoring efforts.
"Jackie had a standout freshman season both on the draw circle and on our offensive end," Skiera added. "Her speed and quick first step is hard for our opponents to ignore. She has continued to develop the versatility of her game in the offseason, and we look forward to seeing her grow into a an even bigger role in her sophomore campaign."
The four-time defending league champs, Loyola, were picked to finish first once again with 156 points and 12 first-place votes. Navy came in a close second with 152 points and eight first-place votes, while Lehigh rounded out the top three with 130 points. Boston U. (112) and Colgate (84) finished just ahead of the Black Knights (82), who received their highest preseason league ranking in program history.
For more information on Army West Point women's lacrosse, visit GoArmyWestPoint.com and follow @ArmyWP_WLax on Twitter and Instagram.
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Major Awards
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Livy Rosenzweig, Loyola Maryland, So., Attack
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Kristen Yanchoris, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Defender
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Preseason All-League Team
Jackie Brattan, Army West Point, So., Attack
Kailey Conry, Boston University, Jr., Attack
Tonianne Magnelli, Boston University, Sr., Defender
Jamie DeWitt, Bucknell, Sr., Goalkeeper
Keely Connors, Holy Cross, Sr., Attack
Jane Kirby, Lafayette, Sr., Attack
Sondra Dickey, Lehigh, Jr., Midfielder
Courtney Henig, Lehigh, Sr., Attack
Kady Glynn, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Goalkeeper
Hannah Powers, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Attack
Livy Rosenzweig, Loyola Maryland, So., Attack
Taylor VanThof, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Midfield
Kristen Yanchoris, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Defender
Kelly Larkin, Navy, Jr., Attack
Andie O'Sullivan, Navy, Sr., Midfield
Marie Valenti, Navy, Sr., Defender
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1. Loyola Maryland, 156 points (12 first-place votes)
2. Navy, 152 (8 first-place votes)
3. Lehigh, 130 points
4. Boston University, 112 points
5. Colgate, 84 points
6. Army West Point, 82 points
7. Holy Cross, 71 points
8. Lafayette, 55 points
9. Bucknell, 39 points
10. American, 19 points
"It is an exciting time for Army Women's Lacrosse, both in our locker room and out on our practice fields this time of year," Noto Family Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Kristen Skiera said. "We are incorporating new, creative elements into our overall game, while working hard to add strength and physicality to our fundamentals. The hunger to get into the Patriot League tournament for the first time in our program's history is a driving force for us every day."
Brattan arrived on the banks of the Hudson last year and excelled during her first year with the Black Knights by setting a freshman scoring record with 24 goals. The Garden City, N.Y., native played in all 17 games and made 15 starts, while finishing her rookie campaign with 26 points and 46 draw controls to go along with her scoring efforts.
"Jackie had a standout freshman season both on the draw circle and on our offensive end," Skiera added. "Her speed and quick first step is hard for our opponents to ignore. She has continued to develop the versatility of her game in the offseason, and we look forward to seeing her grow into a an even bigger role in her sophomore campaign."
The four-time defending league champs, Loyola, were picked to finish first once again with 156 points and 12 first-place votes. Navy came in a close second with 152 points and eight first-place votes, while Lehigh rounded out the top three with 130 points. Boston U. (112) and Colgate (84) finished just ahead of the Black Knights (82), who received their highest preseason league ranking in program history.
For more information on Army West Point women's lacrosse, visit GoArmyWestPoint.com and follow @ArmyWP_WLax on Twitter and Instagram.
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Major Awards
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Livy Rosenzweig, Loyola Maryland, So., Attack
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Kristen Yanchoris, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Defender
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Preseason All-League Team
Jackie Brattan, Army West Point, So., Attack
Kailey Conry, Boston University, Jr., Attack
Tonianne Magnelli, Boston University, Sr., Defender
Jamie DeWitt, Bucknell, Sr., Goalkeeper
Keely Connors, Holy Cross, Sr., Attack
Jane Kirby, Lafayette, Sr., Attack
Sondra Dickey, Lehigh, Jr., Midfielder
Courtney Henig, Lehigh, Sr., Attack
Kady Glynn, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Goalkeeper
Hannah Powers, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Attack
Livy Rosenzweig, Loyola Maryland, So., Attack
Taylor VanThof, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Midfield
Kristen Yanchoris, Loyola Maryland, Sr., Defender
Kelly Larkin, Navy, Jr., Attack
Andie O'Sullivan, Navy, Sr., Midfield
Marie Valenti, Navy, Sr., Defender
2019 Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Preseason Poll
1. Loyola Maryland, 156 points (12 first-place votes)
2. Navy, 152 (8 first-place votes)
3. Lehigh, 130 points
4. Boston University, 112 points
5. Colgate, 84 points
6. Army West Point, 82 points
7. Holy Cross, 71 points
8. Lafayette, 55 points
9. Bucknell, 39 points
10. American, 19 points
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