Five Women’s Soccer Players Named to CSC Academic All-District Team

WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Westfield State women's soccer team had five athletes receive placement on the 2024 College Sports Communicators Division III Academic All-District Team, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performance on the field and in the classroom.

For the Owls, seniors Delaney Parker (Orange, Mass.) and Jaida Cochran (Middleboro, Mass.) along with juniors Kiana Muratsuka (Mililani, Hawaii), Emily Ottomaniello (Agawam, Mass.), and Julia Robak (Chicopee, Mass.) were recognized on the national honors list.

To achieve all-district honors, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 of higher, have reached their sophomore year at their institution, and needed to be a key contributor to their team's athletic season by playing in 90 percent of total games or have started in 66 percent of such games.

Parker was named a finalist for CSC Academic All-America status and will advance to the national ballot for a final round of voting from CSC members for a spot on the Academic All-America team. The senior forward was named the MASCAC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in goals (21) and points (48). The women's soccer Academic All-America Team will be announced on Wednesday, December 11.

Cochran and Muratsuka were recently named to the MASCAC All-Conference first team after both posting strong seasons for the Owls. Muratsuka led the MASCAC with 12 assists and was second overall in points at 34. Cochran achieved all-conference first team status for a fourth straight season, commanding an Owls defense that allowed 1.31 goals per game.

Ottomaniello and Robak were also all-district representatives for the Owls. Ottomaniello was a key piece to the back of the Westfield defense and started in 19 games this year. Robak started 14 games in net for the Owls, collecting a 7-5-2 record with a 1.35 goals-against average and an .806 save percentage.