Three North Country women's soccer players and two men's players have been named to the 2015 Mountain Valley All-Conference Team. In addition, Women's Head Coach Kent Egglfield was named the 2015 Conference Coach of the year. Athletic Director Chad LaDue was extremely excited to share the news of such a great accomplishment for these players and Coach Egglefield. LaDue stated, "I'm excited to see what can still be accoomplished in our playoff run."
Congratulations to the following:
Women's Team-
Morgan Fountain- Forward, Malone, NY.
As the sophomore Captain of the women's team, Fountain leads the team in scoring with 17 goals and 11 assists. She ranks 3rd in Region 3 in scoring and second in the conference. Morgan is an outstanding leader and this season has become the Saints all-time leading scorer. She is a Nursing major at NCCC.
Sarah Slattery- Midfield, Moriah, NY
The sophomore midfielder has become well known throughout the region as an agressive and tenacious defensive mid. Sarah's ball skills, aggressiveness, and speed have made her a dangerous player for the Saints. She has recorded 1 goal and 4 assists this season to date. Slattery is a Massage Therapy major.
Abby Barnes- Defense, Chateaugay, NY
Abby has been the anchor of the Saints defense for two straight seasons, winning the 2014 Defensive MVP for the Saints. Her play has been even stronger this season as she anchors a tough and stingy Saints defense. With a powerful kick and solid positioning, Abby has become one of the best in the region. She is a Criminal Justice major at NCCC.
Conference Coach of the Year-
Kent Egglefield-Elizabethtown, NY
In his 6th season at the helm of the NCCC women's team, Coach Egglefield has lead his team to three consecutive Region 3 Tournament appearances. In 2014, the Saints hosted their Regional game after setting a school record for wins in a season with 11. This season the Saints have been the only team to score on and beat national power #2 Herkimer notching a 2-1 win. Standing strong in all their contests this season, the Saints have become a recognized power in the Mountain Valley Conference.
Men's Team-
Aiden Hutchings- Forward, Portsmouth, UK
As a freshman, Hutchings lead his team in scoring this season. A quick and agile forward, Hutchings was able to operate through traffic and still get off his shot. He is a smart player and sees the field incredibly well. Hutchings is a Sports & Events Management major.
Bryce Saffret- Defense, Sydney, Aus
The freshman back played both outside and inside this season. His instincts and aggressiveness made him one of the toughest matchups for opposing team's forwards. Positionally sound and steady, Saffret was a key reason the Saints had a stingy defense this season. He is a Sports & Events Management major.
"We are incredibly proud of them and all our other amazing athletes, too. " said LaDue
