FORBES, SWEETLAND, AND PARROTT

NAMED 2008-2009 CAPTAINS

May 9: Head Coach Jodi Canfield announced earlier this week that junior Amanda Forbes, as well as sophomores Mary Jane Sweetland and Anna Parrott will lead the St. Lawrence women’s lacrosse team in their 2008-2009 campaign in hopes of improving upon an outstanding season this year.

Forbes (Glens Falls, NY/ Glens Falls) continued to shine for the Saints as she led the team in 2008 in goals (43) for the second consecutive season, as well as draw control wins (53), and was third in total points (47). The midfielder recorded her third game-winning goal of her career against Wells College. Not only was she a leader on the team, but she was also ranked in the top ten in the conference in goals, points, and draw controls. She was selected as the Liberty League's Offensive Performer of the Week after she led the Saints to three consecutive conference wins that landed them in the Liberty League tournament. Her efforts in those three games were also noted by WomensLacrosse.com, as she was named Division III Player of the Week. Forbes was named to the conference's Second Team for the second straight year for her accomplishments.

Sweetland’s (Hopewell, NJ/Stuart Country Day) sophomore year included earning a start in each of St. Lawrence's 16 contests and continued to be a solid contributor on the field. She scored 21 goals and added three assists for 24 points, one of nine Saints to reach double digits in point totals. The attack's second game-winner of her career came in a crucial contest with conference opponent Rensselaer, where Sweetland continued to come through in sudden death opportunities to help the Scarlet and Brown to a 12-11 victory that helped her team advance to the Liberty League Championship Tournament. The Hopewell, NJ native continued to reap the benefits of her successes both on and off the field, as she was an honorable mention for the All-Conference Team this season, and was named to the Liberty League All-Academic Team for her performance in the classroom.

Parrott (Concord, MA/Holderness) anchored the Saints' defense, as she became a consistent starter for St. Lawrence in 2008. The defender led the team in ground balls (33), while also winning eight draw controls and causing a career-high eight turnovers. She was named to the 2008 Liberty League All-Academic Team for her accomplishments off the field.

With the help of these leaders, the Saints will look to improve upon an 11-5 overall mark and a 5-3 conference record that paved the road for them to the Liberty League Championship Tournament in 2008.