ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Atlantic East Conference announced their Postseason Awards Thursday afternoon for women's lacrosse, with six Saints named to AEC All-Conference Teams and goalie Ava Vautour picking up Defensive Player of the Year. 

Tess Valentino, Mackenzie Morrissette, Anna Geiger, and Vautour each earned spots on the First Team, with Kaylee Heath and Alexandra Mayo garnering Second Team. 

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Ava Vautour - Defensive Player of the Year - First Team All-Conference Goalie

Vautour, Marymount's staple in the cage, earned her first career postseason accolades after a dominant season. 

Going 8-8 in the net, she racked up 141 saves on a .493 save percentage through the entirety of the season.

In conference action, the sophomore shined, swatting away 53 saves, allowing just 9 goals per game. She sported a 3-2 overall record in conference play. 

Tess Valentino - First Team All-Conference Attack

Valentino earns her third-straight spot on the First Team after yet another strong year on attack for Marymount. 

Across the season, she racked up 75 total points, sinking 59 goals while dishing out 16 assists. 

In the AEC match ups, she had 28 total points on 22 goals and six assists, sporting a .892 shot on goal percentage to keep offensive pressure high. 

Mackenzie Morrissette - First Team All-Conference Attack

Sophomore Morrissette earned her first All-Conference selection after breaking out in a big way during the 2026 season. 

She led the team with 83 points this year, dishing out 50 assists and scoring 33 goals herself.

She led the team in AEC action, as well, notching 33 points on 10 goals and 23 total assists. 

Anna Geiger - First Team All-Conference Defensive 

Geiger, in her senior season, nabbed her first career All-Conference selection after a strong 2026 campaign. 

She caused 18 turnovers and picked up 17 ground balls through the season, while causing four turnovers in conference play.

She remained a steady threat in the defensive effort for the Saints. 

Kaylee Heath - Second Team All-Conference Midfield

Heath added her first career All-Conference grab in her final season donning the blue and white. 

She was second on the team in goals scored with 34 this year, adding four assists. She was just as powerful on the defensive end, causing 17 turnovers and picking up 21 ground balls across the year.

In conference play, she caused eight turnovers while picking up eight ground balls, alongside her 12 goals and three assists for 15 points. 

Alexandra Mayo - Second Team All-Conference Defensive

Mayo earned her first career All-Conference selection after playing an significant role in the Saints' defensive effort. 

Causing 13 turnovers and picking up 15 ground balls through the season, the junior caused four turnovers and picked up four ground balls in match ups against conference opponents.

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