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Grand Canyon University Athletics
Gill Named WAC Coach of the Year
11/5/2014 2:39:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Fraasch tabbed as Freshman of the Year; three others named to All-WAC teams
Grand Canyon University women's soccer was well-represented on the 2014 All-WAC women's soccer team, placing four on either the first or second teams. Head coach Stevie Gill and goalkeeper Blakely Fraasch headlined the awards for the Antelopes, as Gill was named WAC Coach of the Year and Fraasch was deemed as Freshman of the Year.
Maria Monterroso was selected to the First Team of the release, while Fraasch was joined by Taylor Layton and Jessica Valadez on the Second Team. Â
Gill guided his team to an impressive 7-3 conference mark and a third-place tie with Utah Valley in the regular season conference standings. The Antelopes, in just their second year at the Division I level and within WAC play, won seven of their final eight games and ended the year on a five-game winning streak.
"As for the Coach of the Year award, that is a very nice gesture and I'm honored," said Gill. "The WAC has some very talented teams and some first class coaches. A special thanks goes out to my great friend and fellow GCU Coach Paul Barron as without his special character, none of this would be possible," said Gill.
Fraasch, who recorded four shutouts in WAC play, posted a 0.87 goals-against average in 825:47 minutes played, allowing just eight goals on 47 shots for a .855 save percentage. She earned WAC Defensive Player of the Week honors twice this season. Fraasch was named the Disney Soccer/NSCAA Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-12 after recording back-to-back shutouts against Seattle U and Utah Valley.
"Blakely is a great shot stopper and one of the hardest working players I know," said Gill. "A great kid, with a fantastic attitude, she is only going to get better."
Monterroso, who led the Lopes offensively this season with her eight goals, was one of four forwards to be named to the First Team. The sophomore tallied seven points in WAC games, netting three goals, while also picking up an assist. Her eight goals on the season is the fifth-best tally among conference players.   Â
"Maria has shown great poise in the midfield and upfront this year and has elevated our program with her first touch and great vision," commented Gill. "Certainly a player to look out for in the coming years for us here at GCU."
Layton, who started all 10 conference games, recorded a goal and an assist from her midfield position and was instrumental in Canyon's improved offensive attack this season. The sophomore put eight shots on target during league matches.
"Taylor Layton is a workhorse in the midfield with an excellent touch and unbelievable work rate," stated Gill. "Without her in the middle of the park this year, our team would not have got the results we did."
Valadez, who anchored GCU's backline, notched a goal and an assist in her six conference games. Valadez was influential in helping the Lopes post four shutouts in conference games this season. The sophomore was named to the CS360 Primetime Performers Honor Roll for the week of Oct. 6-12.
"Jessica Valadez held the defense together this year and is a prominent fixture at the back," said Gill. "She is quietly confident and has helped us solidify the program at the Division 1 level."
"Without GCU's executive team, our athletic administration and our women's coaching staff and their commitment to excellence, none of this would be moving in the direction it has," concluded Gill.
Seattle U's Stephanie Verdoia was named Offensive Player of the Year and Utah Valley's Lexi Robinson was tagged as Defensive Player of the Year.
The full WAC Release can be seen here. Â
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Maria Monterroso was selected to the First Team of the release, while Fraasch was joined by Taylor Layton and Jessica Valadez on the Second Team. Â
Gill guided his team to an impressive 7-3 conference mark and a third-place tie with Utah Valley in the regular season conference standings. The Antelopes, in just their second year at the Division I level and within WAC play, won seven of their final eight games and ended the year on a five-game winning streak.
"As for the Coach of the Year award, that is a very nice gesture and I'm honored," said Gill. "The WAC has some very talented teams and some first class coaches. A special thanks goes out to my great friend and fellow GCU Coach Paul Barron as without his special character, none of this would be possible," said Gill.
Fraasch, who recorded four shutouts in WAC play, posted a 0.87 goals-against average in 825:47 minutes played, allowing just eight goals on 47 shots for a .855 save percentage. She earned WAC Defensive Player of the Week honors twice this season. Fraasch was named the Disney Soccer/NSCAA Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 6-12 after recording back-to-back shutouts against Seattle U and Utah Valley.
"Blakely is a great shot stopper and one of the hardest working players I know," said Gill. "A great kid, with a fantastic attitude, she is only going to get better."
Monterroso, who led the Lopes offensively this season with her eight goals, was one of four forwards to be named to the First Team. The sophomore tallied seven points in WAC games, netting three goals, while also picking up an assist. Her eight goals on the season is the fifth-best tally among conference players.   Â
"Maria has shown great poise in the midfield and upfront this year and has elevated our program with her first touch and great vision," commented Gill. "Certainly a player to look out for in the coming years for us here at GCU."
Layton, who started all 10 conference games, recorded a goal and an assist from her midfield position and was instrumental in Canyon's improved offensive attack this season. The sophomore put eight shots on target during league matches.
"Taylor Layton is a workhorse in the midfield with an excellent touch and unbelievable work rate," stated Gill. "Without her in the middle of the park this year, our team would not have got the results we did."
Valadez, who anchored GCU's backline, notched a goal and an assist in her six conference games. Valadez was influential in helping the Lopes post four shutouts in conference games this season. The sophomore was named to the CS360 Primetime Performers Honor Roll for the week of Oct. 6-12.
"Jessica Valadez held the defense together this year and is a prominent fixture at the back," said Gill. "She is quietly confident and has helped us solidify the program at the Division 1 level."
"Without GCU's executive team, our athletic administration and our women's coaching staff and their commitment to excellence, none of this would be moving in the direction it has," concluded Gill.
Seattle U's Stephanie Verdoia was named Offensive Player of the Year and Utah Valley's Lexi Robinson was tagged as Defensive Player of the Year.
The full WAC Release can be seen here. Â
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