STANDISH, ME - Senior defender Jillian Leger (Westminster, MA) of the Saint Joseph's College women's soccer team has been named to the NCAA D III All-New England Region Second Team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Leger is the lone representative of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference out of the 44 New England region players honored by the NSCAA.

Earlier this year, Leger was named as a GNAC First Team All Conference defender and also received GNAC All-Tournament honors. In addition, Leger was the recipient of the Saint Joseph's College team MVP award following the conclusion of the 2007 season.

As a junior Leger earned nominations to the All-Independent Women's Soccer First Team and the D3 Kicks All-New England Second Team. After her sophomore year she was named to the All-Independent Women's Soccer team as well.

Leger has been a 4-year starting Defender and 2-year Captain for Head Women's Soccer Coach Michael Bolanz. During her time as a player for St. Joe's the team has amassed a 50-24-4 (.676) record including a 16-2-3 season in her senior year, the best in the program's history.

In her four seasons donning a St. Joe's uniform, Leger played in 71 games, scored 2 goals with 13 assists for 17 total points and helped the Monks post a total of 35 shutouts.

"It's difficult for a defender to get the recognition Jill has received," adds Head Coach Michael Bolanz. "Jillian is certainly one of the best players to ever play here at Saint Joseph's College."

2007 NCSAA Division III All-New England Region Teams