York (Pa.)

YORK, Pa. – York College is proud to announce that senior women’s lacrosse player Leah Schultz (Catonsville, Md./Seton Keough) has been named the York College Spartan Athlete of the Week for the week ending on May 12, 2013.

Schultz closed out a tremendous four-year career with the Spartans on Saturday in Salisbury, Md. at the NCAA tournament. The Spartans fell 10-9 in a stellar matchup against Franklin & Marshall. Schultz was a force for the Green and White throughout the entire game. She notched four goals, including 3-of-5 on free position. She also had a game-high four draw controls. 

Earlier in the week, Schultz led the Spartans in their first NCAA win in women’s lacrosse history. In the 13-6 victory against Washington & Lee, Schultz started off things off for the Spartans with a goal just 1:19 into the game. She finished the contest with six points on five goals and one assist.

Schultz and the other eight seniors leave the Spartan program after four seasons with a combined 51 wins, two CAC championship game appearances and two NCAA tournament appearances. 

Schultz is a business administration major and the daughter of Jim and Lynn Schultz.