Gary Higgins
Named to the Daktronics  All-Appalachian Region First Team
(November 6, 2007)

November 6, 2007

Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Soccer Places Two On The
All-Region Teams

Junior Gary Higgins selected as Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Appalachian Region First Team

Harrogate, Tenn. – The Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Soccer Team saw two of its players selected to the 2007 Daktronics NCAA Division II All-Appalachian Teams, officials announced today.

Junior defender Gary Higgins (Paisley, SCOTLAND/St. Andrews Academy) was named to the All-Appalachian Region First Team, while junior midfielder Luis Carrizosa (North Bergen, N.J./North Bergen HS) garnered second-team honors.

Both players also earned All-South Atlantic Conference Honors. Higgins led the team with five goals, while Carrizosa finished first in assists (10) and total points (18).

Higgins’ selection to the first team automatically places him on the ballot for Daktronics NCAA Division II All-America voting.

The Daktronics NCAA Division II all-region teams are selected by the sports information directors in each region. The Appalachian Region is comprised of the South Atlantic Conference and the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

 

 
 

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