Boston College Athletics
NFHCA Names Field Hockey Regional All-America Team
November 17, 2003 | Field Hockey
Nov. 17, 2003
Glenn Allen, Va. - Boston College junior back Kerri Doherty (Lynnfield, Mass.), sophomore back Kristen Madden (Concord, N.H.) , sophomore forward Sara York (Watertown, Mass.), senior forward Kim French (Shrewbury, Mass.), senior midfielder Virginia Drozd (Richmond, Va.), and sophomore midfielder Bronwen Kelly (Mississauga, Ontario) earned a spot on the 2003 STX/NFHCA Division I Regional All-America team as announced today by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). Doherty, Madden, and York were first team selections while French, Drozd, and Kelly were second team choices on the Northeast Region team.
The NFHCA selects two teams of 16 members each from five regions in the country. Players represent the Midatlantic Region, the Mideast Region, the Northeast Region, the South Region, and the West Region. All those players selected to the first team will be eligible for national All-America honors. The 2003 STX/NFHCA All-America team will be announced Monday, November 24.
Doherty is making her second appearance on the first team while Madden is a first-time first teamer after making the second team last year. In addition, York claims the honor for the first time in her career, having led the team in scoring with 24 goals. Drozd is making the second team for her first time while Kelly is a repeat honoree. French made the first team last year.
The Eagles finished the season at 15-7 overall and 4-1 in the BIG EAST. Boston College won the BIG EAST Championship and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
