HockomockSports.com Awards for Field Hockey 2019: FHS' Ledwith, Lewandowski, Clark, Carney, Rondeau, Hess

Here are the FHS athletes selected for the HockomockSports.com Awards for Field Hockey 2019.

HockomockSports.com Editor’s Note: The HockomockSports.com Awards are selected strictly by our staff and have no affiliation to the official Hockomock League all stars.

HockomockSports.com First Team

Maeve Ledwith – Franklin – Defense

Maeve Ledwith (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin senior Maeve Ledwith was named an all-star for the third straight season, leading the Panthers defensive unit and helping them return to the top of the league for the first time in three seasons with an unbeaten run through Hock play. Ledwith was also selected to the Best of 60 Senior All-Star Team after leading the Panthers to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Maeve is a tenacious and fierce defender who uses her speed and stick skills to perform as one of the top defenders in the State. Maeve is a talented defender who sees the field and does an excellent job of flying on corners where she breaks up many shot attempts from opposing players.”

Amanda Lewandowski – Franklin – Forward

Amanda Lewandowski (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin junior forward Amanda Lewandowski continued the momentum she built during last year’s impressive playoff run by leading the Kelley-Rex division champion Panthers in scoring. Lewandowski finished second in the league with 30 points on 20 goals and 10 assists. She was selected as a league all-star for the second straight season after pushing her career stats to 33 goals and 23 assists. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Amanda is a highly-skilled offensive threat. Her aggressive and impressive stick skills and her ability to find the net or dish to a teammate make her a scoring threat each and every time she has the ball. Amanda has a special talent where she can redirect or deflect many shots on net.”

HockomockSports.com Second Team

Elizabeth Clark – Franklin – Defense

Elizabeth Clark (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin senior Elizabeth Clark improved over the course of her four-year varsity career to earn a starting spot in the Panthers defensive unit this fall and she helped the Panthers get back to the summit of the Kelley-Rex division and make a run to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Her ability to read the game and strength in the challenge were important pieces to the success of the Panthers’ back line. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Elizabeth’s leadership both on and off the field was instrumental in our success as a team. She is a highly skilled fullback with outstanding field sense and relies on her block tackle and channeling skills to keep opposing players out of the circle.”

Kaitlyn Carney – Franklin – Midfield

Kaitlyn Carney (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin freshman Kaitlyn Carney had a very impressive rookie campaign, jumping right into the Panthers midfield and helping them reclaim the Kelley-Rex division crown and reach the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Carney scored 14 goals and added eight assists this season, which put her in the top five in the league with 22 points. Her tenacity in the midfield pushed the Panthers forward and made it difficult for the opposition to get through. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Kaitlyn is one of the most talented freshman players I have had the pleasure of coaching. Kaitlyn’s stick skills are impressive and her drive and shots on goal are quite impressive. I am excited to see her continue to grow and improve as a player.”

Olivia Rondeau – Franklin – Forward

Olivia Rondeau (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin senior right winger Olivia Rondeau gave the Panthers an explosive player on the edge to finish off chances and create looks for her teammates in the middle. Rondeau, who had only two goals prior to this fall, scored 13 goals and added eight assists to finish sixth in the league in scoring and to help the Panthers regain the Kelley-Rex division crown for the first time in three seasons and reach the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Rondeau was selected for the Best of 60 Senior All-Star Team. Franklin coach Michelle Hess said, “Olivia is a fast and talented right-wing that stepped up her game this year. This season she stepped up in a big way and was a major contributor to our offensive success as a team.”

Underclassman of the Year

Franklin freshman midfielder Kaitlyn Carney has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Underclassman of the Year. Carney was one of the top five scorers in the league this season, helping the Panthers earn the Kelley-Rex division title for the first time in three season.

Carney stepped right into the heart of the Franklin midfield this fall, with the unenviable task of replacing Cassi Ronan, and her tenacity and energy was a driving force for the Panthers. She scored 14 goals and recorded eight assists this season, which was in the top five in the league. Carney made an instant impact and her fiery personality gave Franklin additional edge in the midfield. Continue reading the write up on Kaitlyn https://hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2019-2/

Coach of the Year

Michelle Hess (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin’s Michelle Hess has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Coach of the Year. Hess led the Panthers to their first Kelley-Rex division title since 2016, finishing unbeaten in Hockomock play, and to the Div. 1 South quarterfinal.

“Franklin carried over the momentum from last year’s playoff run and took control of the league title race right from the start,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “Michelle had the team focused, made big decisions to fill spots left open by graduation, and got the Panthers believing they were the team to beat in the league. Finishing unbeaten in a league as competitive as the Hock is an impressive feat.” Continue reading the write up on Michelle https://hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2019-2/

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