Nov. 19, 2009

PHILADELPHIA - Freshman Rebecca Chylack has been named to the Longstreth/NFHCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team, in voting conducted by region's head field hockey coaches. Chylack led the Explorers in goals (11), shots (64), game-winning goals (three) and defensive saves (three). She also tied junior Beth Carey for the team lead in points (25).

The freshman was recently named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and also earned a place on the Atlantic 10 First Team. The Souderton, PA native led all Atlantic 10 freshmen in points, goals and shots and set a program record for points and goals by a freshman.

Her 11 goals were the most by an Explorer since 1990 and her 25 points, third all-time in a season at La Salle, are the most since 1980.

Chylack was one of four Atlantic 10 players to be named to the All-Region Second Team, joining West Chester's Melissa LeNoir, Saint Joseph's Anne Schreuders, and Temple's Charise Young. Maryland's Katie O'Donnell earned Mid-Atlantic Regional Player of the Year.