Erie Community College, State University of New York

ECC Men’s and Women’s Soccer Players Named to All-Conference Team

Several members of the Erie Community College men’s and women’s soccer teams were recognized by the Western New York Athletic Conference on their respective All-Conference teams for their performances during the 2009 season.

Four members of the women’s team were recognized, including sophomore Laura Nerber, who was named to the league’s First Team. Nerber, who split time between forward and defense, finished the year with three goals and two assists.

Freshmen Suzanne Jacobs and Mariah Hoeber and sophomore Lauren Wzontek were named to the Second Team. Jacobs led the team in scoring with six goals and five assists. Hoeber finished the year with five goals and three assists and Wzontek netted two goals.

Three members of the men’s team received conference plaudits. Freshman Zein Abdulaziz was a First team selection. He finished the year with four goals and two assists. Erik Griener and Matt Meyer were named to the Second Team. Greinier tallied three goals and three assists and Meyer finished with three goals and an assist.

Women’s soccer rallies to tie Jamestown in season finale

The Erie Community College (3-10-1) women’s soccer team came back from a two-goal deficit for a 2-2 tie with Jamestown Community College this afternoon in Orchard Park.

Jamestown took an early 2-0 lead before Erie freshman Suzanne Jacobs punched in a cross from freshman Mariah Hoeber to cut the deficit to 2-1 at the break.

The Kats then tied the game with a little more than 15 minutes remaining when sophomore Lauren Wzontek got free up the middle for a breakaway and pushed the ball past the keeper.

Wzontek played the first half in goal and made nine saves. Alyssa Ashcroft guarded the net in the second half, making 10 saves and not allowing a goal.