(Asheville, NC)  The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) announced today the revised current standings of the Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy competition with the completion of the winter sports tournaments. Union College (KY) moves to the lead with 425 points, followed by Milligan College (TN) with 370 points. Bryan College (TN) follows close behind with 360 points, and Tennessee Wesleyan College (TN) sits in fourth place with 180 points.

The Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy was established in 1999 as a way of recognizing member institutions with the most successful all-around sports program for the year.  Member colleges compete in fifteen sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, track and field, and tennis for men; and, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball for women.  Points are awarded based on team place finish in the sport regular season and Conference Championship Tournaments/Meets.

See The Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy point breakdown.

The AAC, an affiliated conference within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), consists of ten colleges and universities in Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, Kentucky, and North Carolina.  Member institutions include: Bluefield College, Bryan College, Covenant College, Milligan College, Montreat College, Reinhardt College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Union College (KY), The University of Virginia's College at Wise, and Virginia Intermont College.