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EDINBORO, PA – The Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference has announced the 2006 All-PSAC Women’s
Soccer Teams. A trio of Edinboro players were recognized, with
Angie de Almeida (Gibsonia, PA/Pine-Richland) and Ashley
Jones (Erie, PA/Fairview) named to the first team, and Mary
Grebenc (Strongsville, OH/Strongsville) landing a spot on the
second team.
Indiana(Pa.) forward Sarah Romasco was named
both the Athlete of the Year and the Rookie of the Year in the
Western Division, with IUP head coach Adel Heder selected the
Coach of the Year.
de Almeida was Edinboro’s main offensive
weapon, finishing as the team’s leading scorer with 10 goals
and 2 assists for 22 points, despite missing three games due to
injury and playing the second half of the season at less than 100
percent. The junior forward was also named an All-PSAC West choice
as a sophomore. The 10 goals is tied for sixth in the season
records, with the 22 points ranking 11th. de Almeida has moved
into fifth place in career points (52) and is fourth in career
goals (22).
Jones and Grebenc anchored an Edinboro defense
that posted six shutouts and held opponents to 26 goals. Jones, a
sophomore defender, was previously named the Rookie of the Year in
2005 in addition to landing a spot on the first team. In addition
to her usual outstanding job at sweeper, she saw time in the
midfield. Jones finished third on the team in scoring with 5 goals
and 2 assists for 12 points.
Grebenc is a junior defender who started all 17
matches. She contributed 2 goals and an assist in addition to
strong defensive play.
Edinboro finished with a 10-7-0 record, ending
the season on a five-game winning streak. The ten wins were the
most since 2002. |
