May 12, 2010
CHAPEL HILL - University of North Carolina senior Jenn Russell is one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, the highest individual honor in women's lacrosse, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance and the University Club of Washington, DC announced on Wednesday.
The Tewaaraton Award is presented to the most outstanding men's and women's collegiate lacrosse player as determined by two selection committees, consisting of collegiate coaches throughout all divisions of the sport.
Russell is the third Tar Heel to be a finalist for the award, joining Christine McPike (2002) and Amber Falcone (2009).
The finalists in 2010 are:
Ali DeLuca, University of Pennsylvania - Senior (Midfield), Hillsborough, N.J.
Katrina Dowd, Northwestern University - Senior (Midfield), Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
Brittany Kalkstein, University of Virginia - Senior (Midfield), Baltimore, MD
Caitlyn McFadden, University of Maryland - Senior (Midfield), Phoenix, MD
Jenn Russell, University of North Carolina - Senior (Midfield), Andover, MA
The selection process began with a list of over 100 of the nation's top men's and women's collegiate players, which was then narrowed down to selective list of fewer than 50. Of these, ten have been named as finalists, five men and five women, in which only two will be able to walk away with the sport's top honor.
"I truly believe that each of these finalists has showcased the ability to step forward and claim the Tewaaraton Award as their own this year. As I have stated throughout the season, the selection committees have done an extraordinary job at selecting the top contenders battling for this year's award. Everyone is welcome to come out and see which of these finalist has stepped forward to claim their place in history at the June 3rd Award Ceremony" stated Robert Sweeney, President of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance.
All finalists will be invited to the June 3rd Tewaaraton Award Ceremony taking place in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. This is the third time that the ceremony has taken place in the Museum which includes an exhibit on the Native roots and history of lacrosse.
For more information, visit www.TewaaratonAward.org.
