Women's Soccer Announces 2019 End of Year Awards

Women's Soccer Announces 2019 End of Year Awards
Posted: May 14, 2020

CHICAGO—The Illinois Institute of Technology women's soccer team bestowed awards on five individuals for their outstanding performances throughout the 2019 season.

"It's unfortunate that we can't be together physically to celebrate and show our appreciation for all of our student-athletes," said Illinois Tech head women's soccer coach Roshane Ellison. "The idea of US must continue to permeate through our program. We have a group of outstanding young ladies on our team. While these awards recognize outstanding individual performances, they are team awards because players are recognized by their peers and the coaching staff. This provides a great level of intrinsic motivation for our team. Players know their character, consistency and hard work will not go unnoticed by the team."

Erin James (MVP)

The junior midfielder deadlocked herself in a tie for sixth on the team in scoring with two goals and a team-leading seven assists for 11 points over 22 games played in 2019. James ranks seventh on the Scarlet Hawks career assists list with 17 over 62 games played. The Houston, Pennsylvania native also carries 10 goals, 37 points and 94 shots over her three-year career.

Jamie Griggs (Offensive MVP)

Arguably the most dangerous offensive player in NCAA Division III, Griggs paced the Scarlet Hawks in scoring with 19 goals and four assists for 42 points over 22 games played in 2019. Griggs, a sophomore from Lancaster, California, ranked second in the NACC with five game-winning goals and also paced the team with 64 shots. Griggs' individual accolades include September 1 NACC Offensive Player of the Week and 2019 All-NACC First Team. Through just two seasons, Griggs ranks fourth in goals (34), tied for fifth in points (78), eighth in shots (117), ninth in shots on goal (67) and second in game-winning goals (9) on the Scarlet Hawks career lists. 

Alexis Williamson (Defensive MVP)

The defensive weapon landed a spot on the 2019 All-NACC Second Team. The freshman defender from Placentia, California played in all 22 games in 2019 and tallied her lone points of the season with a goal in a 4-2 decision over Marian (Wis.) on October 30. Williamson also chipped in eight shots on the season

Madison Harris (Coaches Award)

Harris, the epitome of consistency, played in 81 games over her four years with the Scarlet Hawks. The Franklin, Wisconsin native saved her best for last with one goal and four assists for six points in 2019, which included 18 shots over 22 games played. Harris's perpetual improvements secured her a spot on the 2019 All-NACC First Team for the second-straight season. She wrapped up her four-year career with two goals and six assists for 10 points. 

Samantha Harkness (Most Improved)

Harkness, a sophomore from Plainfield, Illinois, appeared in eight games in 2019. Her lone goal of the season occurred in a 16-0 win over Alverno on October 26.