Four members of the Mount Vernon Nazarene men's soccer team and three members of the women's team were named to the CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors) Academic All-District Team members for the 2022 calendar year.
Cougars Zack Bowser, Sam Hershey, Jared Mount and Ryan Walters each were named to the NAIA All-District Team after strong seasons for MVNU, and Lady Cougars Ashley Townsend, Sarah Townsend and MacKenzie Thorne each were named to the NAIA District 1 Team.
The 2022 Academic All-District Men's and Women's soccer teams selected by CoSIDA recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the competition realm and in the classroom. The CoSIDA Academic All-America program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions – NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Cougars shine in the classroom
Bowser, a stealthy center-mid for MVNU, received an All-Crossroads League honorable mention for the season. The pre-med major from Chesterton, Ind., finished the semester with a 3.84 GPA.
Hershey had an impressive season on the field as a midfielder. Hershey was a constant all-around contributor for the team who managed to obtain a high academic standing as well. The accounting major from Mentor, Ohio, had a 3.76 GPA.
Mount had a strong year as a defender for the team. Mount was able to be a reliable defensive presence throughout the year, while also maintaining good grades in the classroom. The pre-med major from Lexington, Ohio, finished with a 3.70 GPA.
Walters, a standout defender for the team, received an All-Crossroads League honorable mention for the 2022 season. The business administration major from Marysville, Ohio, finished with a 3.71 GPA.
Lady Cougars study and play strong
Ashley Townsend was named an All-Crossroads League honorable mention recipient in 2022. Having already graduated with a business & sports management degree, the midfielder from New Concord finished the season with a 4.0 GPA. Townsend had a standout season on the field as an anchor on MVNU’s back line.
Sarah Townsend joined her sister in earning an All-Crossroads League honorable mention nod. Townsend has already completed her undergrad in biology. The defender from New Concord wrapped up the season with a 4.0 GPA.
Thorne had a strong season as a midfielder for MVNU. Thorne was a reliable source for the team throughout the year, while also getting it done in the classroom. The biology major finished with a 3.61 GPA.
