RELEASE DATE:

November 24, 2015

SUBJECT:

Conference and Regional Player of the Year honors for Ward

SOURCE:

Ryan Brooks-Newton, Head Womens Soccer Coach, 518-573-5013

HERKIMER, NY Herkimer Generals womens soccer player Teigha Ward was selected by her peers as both
Mountain Valley Conference and Region III Player of the Year, helping the Generals to a fourth place finish
nationally in 2015.
Ward an Education: Physical Education major at Herkimer College was second in the nation in goals
and seventh in assists, playing in 18 games for Herkimer this fall. A big portion of those 27 goals came in the teams
opener against Bergen, defeating the Bulldogs 13-0 behind seven goals from Ward. Added to that, the forward had
three hat tricks and five multiple goal efforts, netting goals in every game but four against the competition. All her
offensive success led to 65 points which was also second in the nation.
Its an honor to have a field player of our recognized as both conference and regional player of the year,
said Head Womens Soccer Coach Ryan Brooks-Newton. Teigha has been consistent for us throughout, always
finishing when given the opportunity. She accumulated 50 goals in two seasons. Its an impressive
accomplishment!

-30Photo: Attached are action shots of Teigha Ward.