Mejia, Boyd Recognized on TDS.com Freshman Best XI Teams

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BERKELEY, Calif. -- The pile of accolades for Cal newcomers Annia Mejia and Emily Boyd continues to grow, as Mejia and Boyd were recognized on the TopDrawerSoccer.com Women’s Division I Freshman Best XI teams, the website announced Tuesday. Mejia is a Freshman First Team defender, and Boyd is the Freshman Second Team goalkeeper.
"Congratulations to both Annia and Emily on this recognition. It is well-deserved," said Cal head coach Neil McGuire.
The duo helped the Golden Bears to the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament and Cal’s 11^th consecutive postseason berth. Mejia appeared in all 22 of the Bears’ games, making 20 starts at center back. She tallied an assist in Cal’s win over then-No. 10 Santa Clara at the beginning of the season.
Boyd started 21 of her 22 appearances and contributed to seven shutouts, including four solo shutouts. She owns a 12-5-2 record in goal with 56 saves this season, allowing only 20 goals for a 1.01 goals against average. She finished the season with 62 saves and 25 goals allowed with a 13-6-2 record in the net.
In November, Mejia and Boyd were both named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. Mejia was also an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention and NSCAA All-Pacific Second Team honoree. Both players currently rank in the Top 25 of the TopDrawerSoccer.com Women’s Freshmen Top 100.