A3DI Names 2009 All-Independent Mens Soccer Teams

KANSAS CITY, MO – The 2009 All-Independent Men's Soccer teams were announced today by the Association of Division III Independents.

Offensive Player of the Year
Ryan Meske, University of Dallas, JR, Forward, Niwot, Colo. – Scored seven goals and had nine assists in 18 games. Led the Crusaders this season in points, goals and assists.

Defensive Player of the Year
Josh Miller, Nebraska Wesleyan University, SR, Goalkeeper, Rapid City, South Dak. – Allowed only 16 goals in 18 games (0.85 goals-against average) for the 7-7-4 Prairie Wolves. His seven shutouts pushed his career total to 24, the third best mark in school history. Miller averaged five saves per game (91 total saves).

Rookie of the Year
Joey Killion, University of Dallas, FR, Defender, Houston, Tex. – Killion was the first freshman in 11 years to start at center back for Dallas. He led a defense that allowed fewer than 3.4 shots on goal in the final eight matches.

Coach of the Year
Eddie Carrillo, Chapman University – Carillo led the Panthers to an 11-5-2 record and a berth in the 2009 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship. It was Chapman's first NCAA soccer appearance in 10 years.

The All-Independent Men's Soccer teams were selected by the men's soccer coaches from the Association of Division III Independents member schools.

First Team
Forward – Ryan Meske, Junior, University of Dallas
Forward – Devon Peaslee, Junior, University of Maine-Presque Isle
Forward – Cory Greiser, Sophomore, Lancaster Bible College
Midfielder – Lawrence Lartey, Sophomore, Lancaster Bible College
Midfielder – Craig Maffei, Junior, University of Maine-Presque Isle
Midfielder – Matt Stamper, Senior, University of Dallas
Midfielder – Aaron Tucker, Senior, University of Dallas
Defender – Joey Killion, Freshman, University of Dallas
Defender – Matthew O'Leary, Senior, Chapman University
Defender – (tie) Cody Mansfield, Sophomore, Chapman University, and Shawn Moon, Junior, La Sierra University
Goalkeeper – Josh Miller, Senior, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Second Team
Forward – Matt Prouty, Senior, Chapman University
Forward – Mauricio Alfonso, Freshman, Chapman University
Midfielder – Jeff Shah, Senior, Chapman University
Midfielder – Luis Escamilla, Sophomore, La Sierra University
Midfielder – Alex Sewitz, Senior, Chapman University
Midfielder – Kevin Keltner, Junior, Lancaster Bible College
Midfielder – Shane Shelton, Junior, La Sierra University
Defender – Matt Carrington, Junior, University of Maine-Presque Isle
Defender – Preston Waltrip, Sophomore, University of Dallas
Goalkeeper – Tyler Hadzinsky, Junior, Chapman University

The Association of Division III Independents consists of 14 Division III independent institutions that have joined together to recognize student-athletes at independent institutions, and to provide exempted postseason championship competition. The Association recognizes outstanding athletic achievements of its student-athletes on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. The Association provides statistical services for its members in seven sports. In addition, it will announce All-Independent teams at the conclusion of eight other sports this year.

More information about the Association of Division III Independents is available at http://www.d3independents.org.
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