Northville girls soccer coach Chris Edwards was named the New York State Class D Coach of the Year and All-State Co-Coach of the year by the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports, culminating a year that saw him lead the Lady Falcons to their first ever state final.

“The All-State Co-Coach of the year honor came as quite a shock” said an exuberant Edwards following the ceremony.

In his first year as head coach, Edwards helmed the Lady Falcons to their fourth straight Section II Class D final and an eventual trip to the state final, where Northville was edged 1-0 by Chazy.

The Lady Falcons were also recognized with outstanding accomplishments at last saturday nights Capital District Girls Soccer 2011 All-Star Banquet:

• Western Athletic First Team All-Stars: Madalyn Ryan, Kristi Bills

• Western Athletic Second Team All-Stars: Allison Wadsworth, Mary Ryan

• Section 2 Class D All-Star Team: Madalyn Ryan, Kristi Bills, Allison Wadsworth

• Section 2 Class D Player of the Year: Madalyn Ryan

• Section 2 Class D Keeper of the Year: Kristi Bills

The following prestigious awards given by the New York State Sportswriter’s and Coaches Organization went to Northville’s Lady Falcons:

• First Team All-State: Madalyn Ryan

• Second Team All-State: Kristi Bills, Allison Wadsworth

Broadalbin-Perth, which reached the Section II Class B final before falling to Schalmont, had a pair of All-State selections. Sophomore forward Katie Herba was named to the second team, while junior midifielder Victoria Marotta was picked for the fifth team.