Northwestern Unanimous Choice to Win ALC
from press release
The Northwestern Wildcats sit on top of the preseason poll for
the American Lacrosse Conference as the league opens up its tenth
season in 2011. The 'Cats, a unanimous choice at the top ranking in
the conference, are the reigning ALC champions. Northwestern is
followed by Vanderbilt, Penn State, Florida, Johns Hopkins and Ohio
State.
The 'Cats also claim four members of the ALC preseason
All-Conference team, including 2010 All-Americans Alex Frank,
Shannon Smith and Taylor Thornton. They are joined by Colleen
Magarity. Johns Hopkins, Ohio State and Penn State each boast two
student-athleteOhio State's Annie Carruthers, the 2010 ALC Goalie
of the Year, is one of two Buckeyes on the list, along with Alayna
Markwordt.
Maggie Dunbar and Jen Steadman from Penn State made the list, as
did Alyssa Kildate and Candace Rossi from Johns Hopkins, both of
whom earned All-Conference honors in 2010. ALC and National Rookie
of the Year Ashley Bruns represents Florida, while first team
All-American Ally Carey represents Vanderbilt.
American Lacrosse Conference Preseason Poll
1. Northwestern
2. Vanderbilt
3. Penn State
4. Florida
5. Johns Hopkins
6. Ohio State
American Lacrosse Conference Preseason Team
Ashley Bruns, Florida^
Ally Carey, Vanderbilt*
Annie Carruthers, Ohio State*
Alex Frank, Northwestern^
Maggie Dunbar, Penn State*
Alyssa Kildare, Johns Hopkins*
Colleen Magarity, Northwestern^
Alayna Markwordt, Ohio State*
Candace Rossi, Johns Hopkins^
Shannon Smith, Northwestern*
Jen Steadman, Penn State
Taylor Thornton, Northwestern^
* 2010 ALC First Team
^ 2010 ALC Second Team
