Blue Devil results for Fall 2009
Women's Soccer
The team earned the program’s first NCAA regional ranking while school records for goals and points fell. The ranking came Oct. 20 with a No. 6 ranking in the East Region, in addition to being ranked regionally by the NSCAA. School records were set by senior forward Lauren Heilweil, who surpassed Jessica Weiser on the goals and points lists. Sophomore midfielder Reilly Condidorio became the first lady Blue Devil to be named First Team NCAA Division III Women All-East Region. She was also named First Team All-ECAC and First Team All-SUNYAC. Heilweil was named Third Team All-East Region, Second Team All-ECAC, and First Team All-SUNYAC. Sophomore defender Lyz Dembrow made All-SUNYAC Second Team, and senior defender Lisa Curtis made the Third Team.
Women's Volleyball
Sophomore libero-defensive specialist Sarah Zureck earned honorable mention NCAA Division III All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. She is Fredonia’s first volleyball player to become an All-American. “Sarah worked very hard in the off-season to prepare for this year and it showed in her performance,” Coach Geoff Braun said. She was also one of 14 women named to the New York All-Region, a precursor to the national award. Junior middle blocker Kaitlin Erdmann was named honorable mention New York All-Region as well as SUNYAC West Division First Team. Other First Team picks: sophomore setter Brittany Lis and senior outside hitter Rebecca Zimmerman. Junior opposite Jenna Tatu made SUNYAC Second Team. The team was 24-12 overall and 7-1 in SUNYAC play.
Men's Cross Country
Running what his coach called “a perfect race,” sophomore Eddie Novara finished 29th overall – and third best among all SUNYAC men – at the NCAA Division III cross country championships. Novara’s top-35 finish earned him All-American status. Starting conservatively and picking off tiring runners as he went, Novara finished in 26:03 for 8,000 meters on a soft, damp course. “It was a good time for the course,” Coach Jeff Beck said. One week prior, Novara and senior Tom Williams made the Atlantic All-Regional team. Novara, Williams, and junior Nick Guarino turned in All-SUNYAC runs during the season, and the team finished seventh in its region and third in its conference.
Men's Soccer
Freshman midfielder Ryan Smith was chosen SUNYAC Rookie of the Year. Junior forward Peter Dagel was All-SUNYAC First Team. Senior goalkeeper Thom Cavanaugh and junior midfielder Eli Lubberts made All-SUNYAC Third Team.
