Hogan, Napoli, Fitzpatrick Claim Top IWLCA Awards
Jun 26, 2009

Central Islip, N.Y. - Katie Hogan (C.W. Post), Jaclyn Napoli (C.W. Post) and Caitlyn Fitzpatrick (Adelphi) claimed three of the four Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Player of the Year awards announced at the annual All-American banquet on June 13.  Hogan was named Midfielder of the Year, Napoli was named Attacker of the Year and Fitzpatrick garnered the C. Markland Kelly Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Hogan, a three-time IWLCA All-North Region first team selection, was the second-leading goal scorer on the Pioneers with 63 scores and 18 assists.  The senior also led the team with 74 draw controls, 28 caused turnovers and was second with 36 ground balls.

Napoli is also appearing on the All-America team for the third straight season, as she completed her senior season scoring 60-plus goals for the second straight season as she led the Pioneers and also broke the single-season record with 67 goals.  The senior finished third with 25 assists for a total of 92 points.  She tallied four game-winning goals and was 10-15 in free position attempts.

Named 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.

Katie Zichelli of Lock Haven University rounded out the top awards as she was the Defender of the Year.

2009 IWLCA Players of the Year 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

-Provided by C.W Post and Adelphi Sports Information departments.