Posted: Nov 06, 2013

Huntingdon’s Byard named to USA South All-Conference team

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Huntingdon sophomore Josie Byard was one of three goalkeepers recognized on Wednesday with the release of the USA South women's soccer All-Conference teams.

In her first season as Huntingdon's full-time keeper, Byard was named third-team All-Conference.

"Josie is very deserving of this recognition," Huntingdon women's soccer coach Robert Milner said. "She led the conference in shutouts, saves and save percentage and had a great season. As she keeps working, I look for her to achieve more next season.

"This was a good start for our program in a new and demanding conference. With such a young team and with so many players coming back, I think there is a bright future ahead for this team."

A native of Dothan, Ala., Byard started at keeper in all 18 games this season and recorded seven shutouts, 158 saves and a .878 save percentage. The Lady Hawks allowed a goal or less in 12 games this season. Byard ranked 21st in Division III in total saves and 24th in save percentage.

Byard recorded a season-high 18 saves in a 2-1 loss to regular-season conference champion Maryville.

The complete men's and women's soccer All-Conference teams are listed below.

USA South Women's Soccer All-Conference teams

Player of the Year: Sandra Johansson, Averett

Rookie of the Year: Lauren Greeson, Greensboro

Coach of the Year: Pepe Fernandez, Maryville

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Forward
Laura Goodwin, Piedmont
Ashley Howarth, Maryville
Sandra Johansson, Averett

Midfield
Alexis Franco, Maryville
Mathilda Hansson, Averett
Melanie Raton, Greensboro
Charlotte Thibault, Averett

Defense
Cathrine Onarheim, Averett
Kelsey Schaffernoth, Piedmont
Lizzy Simmons, Maryville

Goalkeeper
Kelsey Hopper, Meredith

Forward
Taylor Cavazos, Methodist
Jessie Davis, Meredith
Sierra Siegel, Maryville

Midfield
Lauren Greeson, Greensboro
Danielle Lee, Meredith
Suvi Piipponen, Averett

Defense
T'Keyah Henry, Greensboro
Rachel Leal, Maryville
Nadja Sandau, Averett
Ila Torfin, Meredith

Goalkeeper
Marjorie Hammond, Piedmont

Forward
Morgan Funck, Ferrum
Allyson Hale, Maryville
Bethany Logan, Covenant
Katie Pedersen, Methodist

Midfield
Lydia Fuson, Maryville
Shayna Rogers, Piedmont
Ruth Terry, Covenant

Defense
Taylor Hockley, Piedmont
Andrea Hunt, Covenant
Eryka Underwood, Methodist

Goalkeeper
Josie Byard, Huntingdon

All-Sportsmanship

Malin Knappe, Averett
Mary Buys, Covenant
Kelleigh Joi, Ferrum
Sydney Boggs, Greensboro
Dana Phillips, Huntingdon
Courtney Slauson, LaGrange
Lauren Dawson, Mary Baldwin
Taylor Emerson, Maryville
Megan Luke, Meredith
Sarah Hayden, Methodist
Chelsea Laurens, N.C. Wesleyan
Lacey Jarrell, Piedmont
Daisy Vasilko, William Peace

USA South Men's Soccer All-Conference teams

Player of the Year: Eric McGinnis, Methodist

Rookie of the Year: Adri Iich, Averett

Coach of the Year: Pepe Fernandez, Maryville

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Forward
Eric McGinnis, Methodist
Adri Iich, Averett
Snoopy Davidson, Covenant

Midfield
Craig Gage, Greensboro
Tim Baker, Maryville
Nahom Hargwoin, Methodist
Asa Fox, Ferrum

Defense
Sean MacDonald, Methodist
Leifur Kristjansson, N.C. Wesleyan
Harry Nodwell, Averett

Goalkeeper
Manbi Nyepon, Greensboro

Forward
Shaun Watt, Greensboro
Benjy Slator, Averett
Aaron Gustine, Ferrum
Samba Cande, N.C. Wesleyan

Midfield
Kyle Giscombe, Greensboro
Matt Hudnut, Covenant
Payne Fisher, Maryville
Defense
Cristian Turcios, Ferrum
Ben Gold, Methodist
Hunter Harrison, Covenant

Goalkeeper
Shuler Polk, Covenant

Forward
Patrick Braxton, Maryville
Sebastain Wiiala, N.C. Wesleyan
Earl Floyd, Greensboro

Midfield
Nathan Brown, Averett
Scott Faytol, Greensboro
Garrison Dale, Covenant

Defense
Sean Yoder, Maryville
Liam Buckley, Greensboro
Hank Tobener, Methodist
Connor Cunningham, Greensboro

Goalkeeper
Nick Martens, Methodist

All-Sportsmanship

Gerron Cooper, Averett
Garrison Dale, Covenant
Jae White, Ferrum
Drew Clukey, Greensboro
Robbie Farquhar, Huntingdon
Dylan Corbett, LaGrange
Ben Munger, Maryville
Chris Kapper, Methodist
Thorfinnur Thorfinnsson, N.C. Wesleyan
Dylan Krimmer, Piedmont