The 2006 season was memorable one for the West Chester University Golden Rams - an undefeated regular season, a PSAC tournament Championship, a third consecutive trip to the NCAA playoffs and a berth in the National Semifinals.
The memories and honors of a historical season continued today as three Golden Rams were named to the 2006 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division II Women All-America Team. Senior defender Casey McKinney and Senior forward Julie Karcher were named to the First Team for the second consecutive year while Sophomore Goalkeeper Hillary Smart was selected to the third team.
Senior defender Casey McKinney played a major role the Golden Rams undefeated regular season. A threat on both sides of the field, McKinney recorded three goals for the Rams while anchoring the West Chester defense. She was also named the 2006 PSAC Eastern Division Athlete of the Year.
Senior forward Julie Karcher was the Golden Rams offensive leader this season, breaking the single season points record with 52. She also led the Rams in goals, scoring 21 times on the season.
Goalkeeper Hilary Smart made 54 saves, while allowing only 13 goals this season. Smart recorded 5 shutouts in her 21 wins for the Golden Rams, and led the PSAC with a 0.61 goals against average.
First Team
Pos. Name Year School Hometown
K Rachel Zollner Sr. Metro State Lone Tree, Colo.
D Christine Beatty* Sr. Winona State Woodbury, Minn.
D Kylee Litchfield Sr. St. Rose North Granbury, Conn.
D Casey McKinney* Sr. West Chester Dillsburg, Pa.
D Alex Scavo* Sr. Franklin Pierce Toronto, Ontario
M Gabriella DeMoaner Jr. Franklin Pierce Curitiba, Brazil
M Ashley Porter Jr. Seattle University Redmond, Wash.
M Kira Sharp Sr. Metro State West Jordan, Utah
F Kristin Burton Fr. Armstrong Atlantic State Ocala, Fla.
F Kylee Hanavan** Sr. Metro State Northglenn, Colo.
F Julie Karcher * Sr. West Chester Hatboro, Pa.
F Katy Tafler So. Grand Valley State Mississauga, Ontario
Second Team
Pos. Name Year School Hometown
K Shannon Aitken Jr. Tampa Tampa, Fla.
D Finella Annand Sr. Mercyhurst Inverness, Scotland
D Nicole Cito Jr. Metro State Littleton, Colo.
D Lindsey Nemanich Sr. West Florida Houston, Texas
M Megan Dickey * Sr. UC San Diego Del Mar, Calif.
M Becky Fleming Fr. Quincy Florissant, Mo.
M Shona Franklin Fr. Franklin Pierce Leicester, England
M Niki Llewellen So. Missouri Southern OFallon, Mo.
F Kelly Cochran Sr. UC San Diego Westlake Village, Calif.
F Casey Grange Sr. Bryant Methuen, Mass.
F Crystal Lindsay Sr. New Haven North Haven, Conn.
F Jessica Mainz Jr. Washburn Topeka, Kan.
Third Team
Pos. Name Year School Hometown
K Hillary Smart So. West Chester Enola, Pa.
D Laura Gentry Sr. Quincy St. Louis, Mo.
D Ana Gutierrez Sr. Seattle University Las Cruces, N.M.
D Ashley Moreira Sr. Tusculum Ontario, Ontario
D Melissa Terry Sr. Central Oklahoma Chickasha, Okla.
M Rebecca Angus Sr. Carson-Newman Middlesboro, England
M Kristin Gascoyne Jr. St. Edward's Kingwood, Texas
M Selina Moylan So. New Haven Clare, Ireland
M Stephanie Quinones So. Nova Southeastern Pembroke Pines, Fla.
F Shelby Kuni So. Tampa Houston, Texas
F Elizabeth McGill** Sr. Nebraska-Omaha Omaha,Neb.
F Jocelyn Savestano Sr. St. Anselm Plymouth, Mass.
F Sarit Shenar Sr. West Texas A&M Canyon, Texas
