NAPERVILLE, Ill. - The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its 2025 Women's Lacrosse All-Conference Teams, with Elmhurst University's Gracie Eastman, Mikaela Armstrong, and Jacq Vanoni earning Second Team honors after standout seasons.

Eastman, a senior attacker, emerged as one of the top offensive threats in the CCIW. Eastman ranked 8th in the conference in goals per game (2.54), 6th in points per game (3.77), and 2nd in assists per game (1.23). She also placed 8th in shots per game (6.38) while leading Elmhurst in all major offensive categories, totaling 33 goals and 16 assists across 13 starts. Eastman was a force on the draw as well, ranking 4th in the CCIW with 4.46 draw controls per game.

Armstrong, a senior defender, anchored Elmhurst's defensive unit with relentless play and leadership. Armstrong collected 24 ground balls and caused 15 turnovers, finishing the season as one of the CCIW's more disruptive defenders.

Vanoni, a junior goalkeeper, was one of the top netminders in the league. They ranked 2nd in the CCIW in saves per game (8.80) and 2nd in save percentage (.509), while finishing 6th in goals-against average (10.22). In their nine starts, Vanoni totaled 88 saves while facing 242 shots, compiling a 5-3 record and giving Elmhurst critical stability and leadership in the cage.

MC Brown was named Elmhurst's RESPECT Award recipient, given to the student-athletes from each conference team that have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust.

2025 ALL-CCIW WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAMS

CCIW Offensive Student-Athlete of the Year
Elizabeth Wang, Carroll

CCIW Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year
Mia Fiandaca, Illinois Wesleyan

CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year
Abby Tubbs, Carroll

CCIW Coach of the Year
Michael Hodge, Carroll

All-CCIW First Team
Madison Langewisch, A, Augustana
Abby Tubbs, A, Carroll
Elizabeth Wang, A, Carroll
Annelise Oster, A, North Central
Grace Tumilty, D, Carroll
Hannah Kim, D, Carthage
Sydney Kuyava, D, Carthage
Sarah Riepe, D, Illinois Wesleyan
Lauren Fricke, MF, Carroll
Samantha Hurd, MF, Carroll
Piper LeFevre, MF, Carthage
Mia Fiandaca, MF, Illinois Wesleyan
Abby MacKenzie, MF, North Central
Devon Duym, GK, Carroll

All-CCIW Second Team
Grace Brockman, A Carroll
Shannon Heitschmidt, A, Carthage
Gracie Eastman, A, Elmhurst
Maddie Gibson, A, Illinois Wesleyan
Teah Rupp, D, Carroll
Mikaela Armstrong, D, Elmhurst
Tori Leonard, D, North Central
Becca Lacina, MF, Augustana
Kaitlyn Goff, MF, Carthage
Sadie Newton, MF, Illinois Wesleyan
Lucy Culig, MF, North Central
Jacq Vanoni, GK, Elmhurst
Lizzie Rymarcsuk, GK, Illinois Wesleyan

RESPECT Award Recipients
Kritika Chitnis, Augustana
Abby Stas, Carroll
Taylor Ruf, Carthage
MC Brown, Elmhurst
Mallory Mills, Illinois Wesleyan
Ellie Gosselin, North Central