Men's Soccer | 11/27/2023 2:59:45 PM
Sixteen Empire 8 Student-Athletes from five different institutions were selected to the 2023 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Men’s Soccer NCAA Division III Team, which recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.
The 2023 Academic All-District® Men’s Soccer Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes soccer honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. In order to be eligible for both All-District and All-American consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold a 3.30 cumulative GPA or above and be a starter or important reserve for their respective teams.
Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced December 19 (men) and December 20 (women). The CSC Academic All-District® teams include the student-athletes listed at the links above.
Below are the Empire 8 selections.
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Martin Harguindey, So., M/F, Ituzaingo, Argentina - Management
Kerfalla Toure, So., D, Montreal, Quebec - Finance
KEUKA COLLEGE
Stephen Leibeck, Jr., F, Willsboro, NY - Psychology
Nico Leone, Sr., M, Brighton, NY - Management
Sean Malley, Sr., D, Webster, NY - Management: Marketing
Brenden Moquin, So., F, Palmyra, NY - Adolescent Social Studies Education
Evan Pellerito, So., M, Endwell, NY - Biology
Owen Thorpe, Gr., M, Horseheads, NY - Education in Teaching Literacy (Masters)
NAZARETH UNIVERSITY
Matt Bamford, Sr., D, Pittsford, NY - Business Leadership
Drew Decker, Jr., F, Clifton Park, NY - Biomedical Sciences
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE
Mason Kievit, Jr., D, LaGrange, NY - Physical Education
Ian Maguire, Sr., D, Dunstable, MA - Biology
Joe Piperata, Jr., M/F, Rensselaer, NY - Sport and Recreation Management
ST. JOHN FISHER UNIVERSITY
Parker Hotchkiss, Gr., F, Honeoye Falls, NY - Business Administration
Riley Rease, Jr., F, Nunda, NY - Finance
Jadon Schlierf, Sr., GK, Spencerport, NY - Biochemistry
The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America® programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Divisions II and III Academic All-America® programs. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America® program is partially financially supported through the NAIA national office.ember.
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit
www.empire8.com.
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