Greensboro College - Clark Named First Team Scholar All-American

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Clark Named First Team Scholar All-American

Pride Sports Info.

1/4/2009 11:44:40 AM

Greensboro, N.C. -- Greensboro College junior Andrew Clark (Ottawa, Ont/Ashbury College) was named to the 2008 NSCAA First Team Scholar All-American team.

Clark, a business major, previously earned COSIDA All-Academic team honors and NSCAA regional first team honors. Sporting a 3.81 GPA, Clark led The Pride with 25 points on 11 goals and three assists. He was a first team all USA South performer.

Clark is the 21st Greensboro College student athlete to earn a national academic award. He is the first in men's soccer since Derek Schroll in 1996.

"First team national recognition is a huge honor and I'm proud of Andrew," said GC Head Coach Bill Brady. "This is a great tribute for Andrew, for Greensboro College and our men's soccer program."

To view the full team, see:
http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20081223152608419.php

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