Women's Soccer | 12/20/2008 2:37:49 PM
Raleigh, N.C. – Methodist freshman Danielle Minichello has been named to the NCCSIA All-State women's soccer team.
Eleven student-athletes representing six institutions were selected to the sixth annual North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) College Division All-State women's soccer team.
The team consists of student-athletes from NCAA Division II and Division III colleges and universities throughout the state. North Carolina sports information professionals submitted nominees and NCCSIA members selected the teams.
The All-State unit consists of one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders, and three forwards. All student-athletes involved with ties in the voting process were included on the All-State team.
Minichello, the freshman from Eden, N.C., saw action in 17 games and scored 14 goals with two assists, including four game winners. Minichello earned Rookie of the Week honors three times, was named USA South Rookie of the Year and was placed on the USA South First Team.
About NCCSIA
Founded in 2002, NCCSIA is comprised of sports information professionals from NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and independent institutions from the state of North Carolina. The organization seeks to promote collegiate athletics and student-athletes at all schools. Membership is open to anyone affiliated with a college, university or conference located in North Carolina, and whose area of responsibility lies within sports information.
NCSSIA selects All-State teams for men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, softball and baseball on the College (Division II, III, NAIA) and University (Division I) levels. More than 650 student-athletes have been recognized on NCCSIA All-State teams since 2003.
The 2008 NCCSIA College Division Women's Soccer All State Team – College Division
Goalkeeper: Whitney Beverly, senior, University of North Carolina Pembroke, Richlands, N.C.
Defender: Alyssa Schoenberg, senior, Catawba College, Woodbury, Minn. %
Defender: Amanda Maddock, junior, Belmont Abbey College, Phoenix, Ariz.
Defender: Lauren Townsend, senior, University of North Carolina Pembroke, Fuquay-Varina, N.C.
Midfielder: Alex Calvert, sophomore, Meredith College, Wilson, N.C. %
Midfielder: Tessa Hall, junior, Greensboro College, Greensboro, N.C. %
Midfielder: Danielle Minichello, freshman, Methodist University, Eden, N.C.
Midfielder: Megan Blevins, junior, Pfeiffer University, Copley, Ohio
Forward: Melanie Cobb, senior, University of North Carolina Pembroke, Richlands, N.C. #
Forward: Laura Linehan, freshman, Lenoir-Rhyne University, San Diego, Calif.
Forward: Maggie Hart, junior, Meredith College, Mooresville, N.C.
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# Unanimous NCCSIA All State selection
% 2007 NCCSIA All State Pick
