Parker, Cochran Named to DIII All-Region Team

WESTFIELD MA – Westfield State University junior forward Delaney Parker and junior defender Jaida Cochran named to the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Division III Women's Soccer All-Region Teams. 

Two-time MASCAC Offensive Player of the Year, Delaney Parker (Orange, MA) was named to the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Division III Women's Soccer All-Region second team. Two-time MASCAC Defensive Player of the Year, Jaida Cochran (Middleboro, MA) was named to the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Division III Women's Soccer All-Region third team. 

Parker's recognition comes after finishing the year leading the MASCAC in goals and total points. Parker scored 19 goals on the season and tallied 48 points. She also finished second in the MASCAC in assists with 10. It's the second time Parker has earned regional recognition in her career, she received All New England honors from NCAA Division III New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association as a first year. 

Cochran's recognition comes after helping the Owls hold their opponents to only 31 goals and a 1.55 goals against this season while collecting seven shutouts on the season. Cochran's All-Region recognition marks her second in her collegiate career at Westfield State. 

Both Parker and Cochran were named to the MASCAC All-Conference first team earlier this month. For Cochran, this is her third straight MASCAC First Team All-Conference recognition. For Parker, this is her third straight MASCAC All Conference recognition. 

The two were cornerstones in helping the Owls win the MASCAC Championship, as the Owls finished 13-7-1 under coach Todd Ditmar.

- written by sports information intern Jordan Aguiar