Central Islip, N.Y. - Three East Coast Conference women's lacrosse student-athletes have been named to the 2009 Tewaaraton Trophy Watch List.  Kaitlyn Carter and Rachel Ray of Adelphi University  and Katie Hogan of C.W. Post join three other Division II players on the watch list that is 46 strong.

Sophomore Kaitlyn Carter dominated the Panther offense last season with 48 goals and 15 assists.  She caused 25 turnovers, scooped up 47 balls, and was named an IWLCA All-American as well as ECC Rookie of the Year, while helping her team to an impressive 16-1 record.

Rachel Ray, a senior, is a two-time IWLCA All-American and led Division II in assists per game with 3.88 in the 2008 season.  Rachel also shattered Adelphi's single season assist and point records while moving into first in career assists with 118 and free-position goals with 30.

Senior Katie Hogan, was a two-time IWLCA All-American and led the Pioneers with 99 points, tallying 55 goals and 44 assists.  Katie led her team in draw controls with 54 and caused turnovers with 32 and helped the Pioneers to a 17-2 record, while prevailing as a National Finalist. 

About the Tewaaraton Trophy
The Tewaaraton Award Foundation, in conjunction with The University Club of Washington, DC, formally established the "Tewaaraton Trophy" on August 29, 2000. Today, the Tewaaraton Trophy is recognized as the pre-eminent lacrosse award honoring the top female and male varsity collegiate lacrosse player in the United States. Simply, it is the lacrosse equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. With the inaugural presentation taking place at the University Club of Washington, DC in June of 2001, the Tewaaraton Trophy is now presented annually following the collegiate season at a banquet honoring the finalists and winners.

Lacrosse is one of the oldest team sports played in North America. Rooted in centuries of Native American tradition, the game took on many variations before reaching its present day form. The Foundation honors this truly original American heritage of the sport in the name of its trophy: "Tewaaraton," the Mohawk name for their game and the progenitor of present day lacrosse. The Tewaaraton Trophy has received the endorsement of the Mohawk Nation Council of Elders.

Check out the "Watch List" and the Tewaaraton Foundation website