Even though the soccer season has been done for more than four months, the awards are still coming in for Wilbraham & Monson Academy's Katie Cronin '17.
Katie, one of the top players in the Academy's rich girls' soccer history, has been named to the All-State team by the Massachusetts Soccer Coaches Association, which includes all high schools in the state.
"It's really cool to be recognized by the coaches association," Katie said. "There are a lot of teams, players and coaches that go into it. I'm grateful for that opportunity."
Katie played four seasons of varsity soccer for the Titans. During her senior season, she recorded 17 goals and five assists, was named as a Western New England All-Star and earned the team's MVP award.
"Katie was a mainstay for the program for her four years," Girls' Soccer Coach Don Nicholson said. "She's had a great career, she's been a great goal scorer and a tremendous worker. And most importantly to me and her teammates, she's been a great teammate and a tremendous leader for the program as a captain."
"Playing on the soccer team was an amazing four years," said Katie, a two-time team MVP and league all-star. "I can't believe it's over. Everything about it, I wouldn't change anything, from all four teams that I played with, and Coach Nic."
Katie received a scholarship and will play soccer at Division I Bryant University.
"I couldn't be more excited to play soccer at Bryant," Katie said with a smile. "I've watched a few games in the past few weeks and I'm getting more and more excited everyday."