Bishop trio tabbed All-Region; Persson named All-American

Rocky Mount, NC - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has released its 2008 All-Region and All-American teams.  North Carolina Wesleyan and head coach Jason Kilby are pleased to announce that  three Battling Bishops garnered All-South Region recognition, while junior forward Danny Persson (pictured) went on to earn First Team All-American honors.  The Bishops, who won the 2008 USA South Conference Tournament and finished with a 16-3-2 overall record, received a a #24 national ranking in this season's final poll.

Persson, a native of Umea, Sweden, became the seventh NCWC men's soccer player in history to garner All-American accolades after being tabbed a First Team All-South Region performer. The talented forward set new program records this season with 26 goals and 59 points over 19 games played. Additionally, Persson tallied four game-winning goals and was named the USA South's Player of the Year.

Earning Second Team All-South Region honors was junior defender Benjamin Schmedes (right) of Hanover, Germany. Schmedes led a Battling Bishop defense that allowed just 18 goals and recorded 10 shutouts this fall.  He, too, was a First Team All-USA South selection.

Finally, midfielder Robert Ivanovich (left) of Nokesville, VA picked up Third Team All-South Region accolades after tallying six goals and six assists on the pitch this season. Like Persson and Schmedes, the junior co-captain was also a First Team All-USA South honoree. 

Congratulations to all three players on their well-deserved recognition!
 

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