FREELAND, Mich. -- At the conclusion of the spring 2021 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Women's Lacrosse Tournament, head coaches from the MIAA's eight member institutions that sponsor women's lacrosse voted on All-MIAA awards.
Saint Mary's senior midfielder Erin Doyle earned MIAA Offensive Most Valuable Player for the second-straight season after assisting the Belles to the MIAA regular-season title, as well as the 2021 MIAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament crown. Doyle concluded the season as the league leader in points (117), goals (88), shots (180), and shots on goal (139).
Senior goalie Emily Kraker of Saint Mary's received MIAA Defensive Most Valuable Player for the second-consecutive season. Kraker concluded 2021 as the conference leader in minutes played (942:02), saves (181), and save percentage (.508).
Kalamazoo freshman midfielder Hannah Heeren was named the MIAA Rookie of the Year. Over the season, Heeren scored 44 points and 37 goals for the Hornets. She concluded the competition with 76 shots on goal, 20 draw controls, 31 ground balls, and 15 caused turnovers.
Doyle, Calvin's Emma Verrett, and Kalamazoo's Rachel Madar each earned All-MIAA honors for the third time in their collegiate career. Kraker, Albion's Chrystelle Lopez and Destiny Okon, Hope's Paige Wilmer, and Saint Mary's Bridget Kane all received All-MIAA accolades for a second time.
Offensive Most Valuable Player
Erin Doyle, Saint Mary's (2)
Defensive Most Valuable Player
Emily Kraker, Saint Mary's (2)
Rookie of the Year
Hannah Heeren, Kalamazoo
2021 Women's Lacrosse All-MIAA First Team
Attack – Erin Dotson, Saint Mary's
Attack – Rachel Elder, Hope
Attack – Allyson Mesman, Calvin
Midfield – Erin Doyle, Saint Mary's (3)
Midfield – Chrystelle Lopez, Albion (2)
Midfield – Rachel Madar, Kalamazoo (3)
Midfield – Emma Verrett, Calvin (3)
Midfield – Paige Wilmer, Hope (2)
Defense – Caroline Milholland, Hope
Defense – Molly Mullett, Saint Mary's
Defense – Julia Schaefer, Calvin
Goalie – Emily Kraker, Saint Mary's (2)
At-Large – Carly Schwarz, Albion
2021 Women's Lacrosse All-MIAA Second Team
Attack – Gabby Belsito, Saint Mary's
Attack – Kelly Ruha, Calvin
Attack – Abby Sheklow, Albion
Midfield – Rose Bogard, Kalamazoo
Midfield – Liv Ghent, Trine
Midfield – Megan Gilbert, Calvin
Midfield – Bridget Kane, Saint Mary's (2)
Midfield – Madison Micho, Hope
Defense – Paige Dredge, Albion
Defense – Sarah Frick, Saint Mary's
Defense – Hannah Wolfe, Kalamazoo
Goalie – Alexis Robinson, Albion
At-Large – Destiny Okon, Albion (2)
(#) Number of multi-time All-MIAA honoree (First or Second Team)
