Posted by Jose Larios - Wed, Aug 22, 2007 - [Men's Soccer] - Viewed 441 times
On
the heals of their school record-breaking season in 2006, where the
Cavs earned a 15-4-1 record, the men's soccer team has been honored by
earning the number one pre-season ranking in the AAC and third in
Region XII. This
is also the first time in Montreat history that the program has been
picked so high in either poll. Head Coach Jamath Shoffner and Interim
Coach Michael Combs agree that it is exciting to get recognized in both
early season polls, as it reflects the dedication of the coaching staff
and the players.
“I feel it is a
reflection of how far our program has come in the past two years.
However, we know that the most important polls are at the end of the
season and we hope that we can continue our recent success,” added
Shoffner.
NAIA Region XII Pre-season Poll
1. Milligan College (Tenn.)
2. Brescia University (Ky.) 3. Montreat College (N.C.)
4. King College (Tenn.)
5. Bryan College (Tenn.)
AAC Coaches' Pre-season Poll
1. Montreat College (2) - 57 points
2. King College- (4) - 56 points
3. Milligan College- (2) - 51 points
4. Bryan College - 40 points
5. Covenant College - 35 points
6. Union College - 21 points
7. TWC - 17 points
8. Bluefield College - 11 points
The bid for another great season like last year, where the Cavs fell
just two games short of making the national tournament, is just around
the corner. The season is slated to officially kick-off at 5:00pm on
August 28th, at Carson-Newman.
