Three Pioneers Named to All-MPSF Team Denver at MPSF Championship Tournament in Moraga, Calif.

Three Pioneers Named to All-MPSF Team Denver at MPSF Championship Tournament in Moraga, Calif.

DENVER – Senior Crystal Jack (Kingwood, Texas), junior Stephanie Greenlees (Lake Forest, Ill.) and freshman Kelly O’Connell (Baltimore, Md.) were all named to the All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Women’s Lacrosse Team, it was announced by the league office at the MPSF Championship banquet in Moraga, Calif. The team was determined by a vote by the coaches of the six-member institutions.

Jack, a two-time member of the All-MPSF Team, is first on the team in caused turnovers (29) and groundballs (50). She recorded a team-best 18 points and 14 goals in Denver’s five league games. Jack’s 43 points (34g, 9a) are good enough for sixth in the MPSF.

Greenlees, also a two-time honoree, is first on the team in points (57), goals (47) and game-winning goals (3). She is second all-time at Denver in goals (123) and points (149). Her 47 goals this season is the third-best season ever at Denver while her 57 points rank second.

O’Connell, is the Pioneers’ best defender and freshman of the year. She is third on the team in groundballs (32) and caused turnovers (13). O’Connell is the only freshman to start all 17 games.

Denver travels to Moraga, Calif., for the MPSF Championship Tournament this weekend. The Pioneers are the third seed in the tournament after finishing the regular season in third place with a 3-2 conference record. Head coach Cathy Nelson Reese’s squad will meet the No. 6 seed and host Saint Mary's College Gaels on Thursday, May 5 at 3 p.m. MT.

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