CHONKO EARNS ESPN THE MAGAZINE ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS

(November 5, 2007) HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA – Hampden-Sydney sophomore defender Brett Chonko (Farmville, VA/Prince Edward) has been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District second team for his success both on and off the pitch. Chonko played in 19 matches in 2007, starting in 11, and was an instrumental piece of a stingy Tigers' defense that allowed just seven goals in ODAC competition, third best in the conference.

In the classroom, Chonko boasts a 3.91 grade-point-average and has not yet decided on an academic major. Chonko has been a member of the Dean's List at Hampden-Sydney in each of his two semesters of attendance.

The CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District awards are voted upon by sports information directors across the country. The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) selects Academic All-America teams in 12 programs: football, women's volleyball, men's soccer, women's soccer, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's track & field/cross country, women's track & field/cross country, men's at-large and women's at-large. To be nominated, the student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.20 cumulative grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale) for his/her career.

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