Two Hokies earn VaSID All-State honors FridayTwo Hokies earn VaSID All-State honors Friday
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Two Hokies earn VaSID All-State honors Friday

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For the second consecutive year, sophomore Paige Petty was recognized as an All-State player by the state's sports information directors (VaSID), the organization announced Friday morning. Petty earned first team honors. Joining her from the Hokies was sophomore defender Elena Ricci who got her first nod, on the second team.
 
Petty, a first team All-ACC selection, as well as All-Academic Team member had a historic season in Blacksburg, scoring 66 goals, a new program record. Her 74 total points tied the program-best mark.
 
On the draw circle, Petty corralled 68, the eighth-most in a single season at Tech. 
 
After just two years, Petty's name is stamped across the Virginia Tech lacrosse record book. The Bernardsville, New Jersey native ranks sixth in goals (124) and is tied for tenth in total points scored (139). She is also eighth in draw controls with 123. 
 
Petty's 2019 accolades now include:

  • First Team All-ACC
  • ACC All-Academic Team
  • IWLCA Second Team All-South Region
  • Inside Lacrosse All-America Honorable Mention
  • Tewaaraton Award Watch List

 
Ricci had a fantastic 2019 season as well, which culminated in her recognition on the All-ACC second team. Her 66 draws won were the third most on the squad in 2019, but was amongst the league leaders. Those 66 leave her in ninth place at Tech for a single season tally in that category. 
 
The Alexandria, Virginia native also scooped up 38 ground balls and caused 18 turnovers over the course of the season. 
 
The entire 2019 VaSID team can be seen below.
 
VaSID All State Player of the Year                                                                                              
Sammy Mueller, Virginia
                                                                                                                                                                
VaSID All State Rookie of the Year                                                                                             
Deanna Balsama, George Mason
                                                                                                                                                                
VaSID All State Coach of the Year                                                                                               
Julie Myers, Virginia
                                                                                                                                                                
First Team                                                                                                                                            
Attack                                              
Sam Geiersbach                              Richmond
Hanna Haven                                   James Madison
Maddie McDaniel                           James Madison
Avery Shoemaker                           Virginia
Defender                                          
Julie Ball                                           Richmond
Caroline Sdanowich                       James Madison
Allison Shields                                 Virginia
Midfielder                                       
Maggie Jackson                               Virginia
Sammy Mueller                               Virginia
Paige Petty                                       Virginia Tech
Goalie                                              
Molly Dougherty                             James Madison
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                
Second Team                                                                                                                                       
Attack                                              
Deanna Balsama                           George Mason
Molly Barcikowski                         VCU
Marissa Brown                               Richmond
Glory Johnson                                Old Dominion
Defender                                          
Katie Bendrick                                Radford
Caroline Glenn                               VCU
Elena Ricci                                       Virginia Tech
Midfielder                                       
Brianna McCaffrey                         Liberty
Erin Donoghue                                George Mason
Kaitlin Luccarelli                             Longwood
Carly White                                      Liberty
Goalie                                              
Charlie Campbell                             Virginia