WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2011 -- James Madison redshirt sophomore Casey Ancarrow (Jarrettsville, Md./John Carroll) is among 24 nominees for the 2011 Tewaaraton Award, given to the nation's top college lacrosse player.
The Tewaaraton Award is presented annually following the collegiate season to the top female and male varsity collegiate lacrosse players in the United States. Tewaaraton is the name the Mohawk Indian nation gave to its game and the progenitor of present-day lacrosse.
Ancarrow and senior teammate Mary Kate Lomady (Abington, Pa./Abington) were named to the Tewaaraton Award watch list in early March. The watch list was expanded from 48 to 55 players on April 6.
Five finalists will be selected from the nominees and will be invited to the June award ceremony where the winner will be announced.
"In now its 11th year, the Tewaaraton Award continues to establish itself as the pre-eminent collegiate lacrosse honor," said Robert Sweeney, President of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance. "This year's field is one of the best yet, and our selection committees have done a tremendous job sorting through the brightest talent in the college lacrosse world. We are looking forward to another exciting finish to the lacrosse season and seeing what the nation's best players have to offer."
The Tewaaraton Award will be presented on June 2, 2011 at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Event details and ticket information can be found at www.TewaaratonAward.org. Fans can also follow the Tewaaraton Award on Facebook for daily updates and news.
In JMU history, Dukes' players in the running for the Tewaaraton Award include Kim Griffin (2010 nominee), Annie Wagner (2008 watch list), Kelly Berger (2007 nominee), Ashlee Dardine (2005 watch list), Gail Decker (2003 nominee, 2004 finalist) and Lisa Staedt (2002 nominee, 2003 finalist).
2011 Tewaaraton Nominees
Casey Ancarrow, James Madison - So. (Attack), Jarrettsville, Md.
Erin Brennan, Pennsylvania - Jr. (Attack), Garden City, N.Y.
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt - Jr. (Midfield), Bel Air, Md.
Kitty Cullen, Florida - So. (Midfield), Rockville, Md.
Brittany Dipper, Maryland - Jr. (Goalkeeper), Clarksboro, N.J.
Corey Donohoe, North Carolina - Sr. (Attack), Jarrettsville, Md.
Liz Downs, Virginia - Sr. (Defense), Alexandria, Va.
Leslie Foard, Stanford - Sr. (Midfield), Cincinnati, Ohio
Taylor Frink, Albany - Sr. (Attack), Baldwinsville, N.Y.
Grace Gavin, Loyola, Maryland - Sr. (Attack), Baltimore, Md.
Grace Golden, William and Mary - Sr. (Midfield), Manhasset, N.Y.
Emma Hamm, Duke - Jr. (Midfield), Wayne, Pa.
Mia Hurrin, North Carolina - Sr. (Defense), Alexandria, Va.
Karri Ellen Johnson, Maryland - Jr. (Attack), Annapolis, Md.
Sarah Jonson, William and Mary - Sr. (Defense), Dallas, Texas
Christie Kaestner, Duke - Sr. (Attack), Trappe, Md.
Sarah Mollison, Maryland - Sr. (Attack), Melbourne, Australia
Lauren Schmidt, Stanford - Sr. (Midfield), Bay Shore, N.Y.
Katie Schwarzmann, Maryland - So. (Midfield), Sykesville, Md.
Shannon Smith, Northwestern - Jr. (Midfield), West Babylon, N.Y.
Kerry Stoothoff, Loyola, Maryland - Jr. (Goalkeeper), Blue Point, N.Y.
Kat Thomas, Duke - Jr. (Midfield), Latham, N.Y.
Taylor Thornton, Northwestern - So. (Defense), Dallas, Texas
Laura Zimmerman, North Carolina - Jr. (Midfield), Syracuse, N.Y.
Past JMU Tewaaraton Award Candidates
|
Year |
Player |
Finalist |
Nominee |
Watch List |
|
2002 |
Lisa Staedt |
|
X |
X |
|
2003 |
Lisa Staedt |
X |
X |
X |
|
2003 |
Gail Decker |
|
X |
X |
|
2004 |
Gail Decker |
X |
X |
X |
|
2005 |
Ashlee Dardine |
|
|
X |
|
2007 |
Kelly Berger |
|
X |
X |
|
2008 |
Annie Wagner |
|
|
X |
|
2010 |
Kim Griffin |
|
X |
X |
|
2011 |
Casey Ancarrow |
|
X |
X |
