Japowicz Named to All-Region First Team

November 14, 2006

		Andrea Johnson was one of five Madonna women's soccer players named to the 2006 All-Region team Wednesday.

LIVONIA, Mich. -- Madonna University senior forward Kelly Japowicz (Harper Wood, MI/Grosse Pointe North HS) was one of five Crusaders honored with All-Region accolades in a statement released today.

Japowicz led the team in goals (15) and points (34) and was tied for the team lead in assists (4) in her final season for MU.

Japowicz is the lone first team selection for Madonna and was flanked by four second-team honorees.

Junior goalkeeper Traci Anderson (Brighton, MI/Brighton HS), sophomore defender Andrea Johnson (Canton, MI/Canton HS), freshman defender Gina Leone (St, Clair Shores, MI/Lakeview HS) and sophomore midfielder Caitlin Boyak (Livonia, MI/Stevenson HS) were all named to the regional second team.

Anderson recorded nine shutouts in net while posting a 12-4-2 record and allowing just 15 goals with a 0.83 goals against average.

Johnson, who was named the WHAC Defensive Player of the Year earlier this month was the anchor of MU's top-rated conference defense that allowed just 15 goals and 164 opponent shots all season.

Her defensive mate, Leone, made her presence felt in just her first collegiate season starting in 15 of the 18 Madonna games and helping to anchor their stellar defense.

Rounding out the all-region selections was Caitlin Boyak, an All-Conference performer who posted a pair of goals and an assist while playing primarily a defensive role for the club.

Contact:
Tony Baldwin, Sports Information Director
(734) 432-5834
tbaldwin@madonna.edu