Dec. 13, 2010

Boca Raton, FL - The postseason honors continue to roll in for Florida Atlantic University women's soccer player Janelle Blake. The senior defender has been named to the all-south region's second team by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She becomes the first Owls' player to earn regional recognition since 2005.

"This is a deserving honor based on Janelle's leadership and performance for this season and throughout her four-year collegiate career," stated Brian Dooley, FAU's head women's soccer coach.

Blake, from Nepean, Ontario, put her name in FAU's soccer record books by playing the second most minutes (6,607) and starting the eighth most matches (72) in school history. She had three assists this season - all coming in conference victories.

Earlier, Blake earned second team all-Sun Belt Conference honors for her outstanding performances this season.

"I feel proud to get the recognition as being one of the better players in the region," said Blake. "It is also good to represent the school at this level."

FAU finished the 2010 season with a two-win improvement in conference matches, with a 5-6 record, and qualified for the league's championship tournament.