Aug 28, 2006
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Walnut Creek, CA - - Sixteen regional winners of the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award have been announced today. A male and female Division II Scholar-Athlete of the Year will be selected from the 16 regional winners, eight men and eight women.
This award, sponsored by Disney's Wide World of Sports, provides the opportunity for Division II to highlight the extraordinary achievements of its student-athletes. DII CCA President and Commissioner of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Jim Naumovich explains that the award showcases the talent at the NCAA Division II level. "Division II has the best of both worlds," adds Naumovich, "great athletes and great students."
The commissioners from the regions that comprise the Division II basketball alignment selected the regional winners. To be nominated for consideration, a student-athlete must have attained a 3.0 career cumulative grade point average and possess outstanding athletic credentials.
"Disney's Wide World of Sports fully supports the educational and personal development of athletes of all ages, which is why we are so proud to be associated with this award," said Fred Schoeler, Sports Account Manager for Disney Sports Attractions. "As host of the Division II Men's and Women's Tip Off Classic basketball tournaments, we are uniquely aware of the tremendous work, dedication and passion that these athletes demonstrate throughout the year and it is our honor to help recognize them for their extraordinary achievements in sports and in the classroom."
The eight women's regional winners include: Rebecca Brezovec (Wingate); Lindsey Dietz (Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth); Kristin Anderson (Central Missouri State); Amanda Newtown (Drury); Katrina Holmberg (California State Polytechnic, Pomona); Alyse Hasty (Delta State); Jenny Mongeau (Assumption); and Brenna Clark (Pfeiffer);
Men's regional winners are: Hector Rincon (Presbyterian); Ryan Koch (St. Cloud State); Josh Lamberson (Northwest Missouri State); Nick Frederickson (Quincy); Tony Binetti (Seattle Pacific); Cory Cangelosi (Univ. of Central Arkansas); Bryan Duplissie (Franklin Pierce); and Lloyd Price (California, Pa.)
Spread over 220 acres at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fl., Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex is the No. 1 sports venue for amateur and professional sports in the country. The state-of-the-art complex hosts more than 170 events in more than 30 sports each year, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, Atlanta Braves spring training, the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championships, the Pop Warner Super Bowl and numerous national collegiate tournaments.
The national award winners will be announced in early September.
