MWC announces All-Conference lineup

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(Grinnell, Iowa) - Fifteen Grinnell College student-athletes were named to their respective all-conference teams by league coaches in voting conducted over the weekend.

The Pioneer football team had seven players honored. Adam Wallace ’03 was the only First Team selection. The running back became Grinnell’s all-time leading rusher this fall and was selected to the First Team in his sophomore and junior seasons. Offensive lineman Sam Jones ’05 and defensive lineman Delwin Pinkins were Second Team selections. It was Jones’ second such honor. Four Pioneers were named to the Honorable Mention Team: Quarterback Trey Raney ’05 and converted defensive back Isom Winton ’04 were given their first citations, while linebacker Mike Herbin ’04 and offensive lineman Greg Huebner ’05 were named honorable mention for the second straight season. Grinnell, banged up for part of the year, finished 3-7 overall and 2-7 in the Midwest Conference.

The Conference Champion women’s soccer team had five selections. Named to the First Team were midfielder Sarah Evans ’05, striker Rachel Moskowitz ’06, defender Megan Pluskis ’04 and midfielder/defender Dana Price ’05. Goalkeeper Liz Carrier ’07 was voted to the Second Team. Grinnell finished the year with an 11-6-1 overall mark and were 8-0-1 in the MWC. For Evans, Grinnell’s leading scorer again, it is the third time she’s made the First Team.

The men’s soccer team had two selections, both First Team picks. Defender Danny Cochrane ’03 was also a Second Team pick in 2001. Alex Tucker ’05, in his first season as a starter, received the nod from league coaches as the top goalkeeper. Grinnell finished their injury-plagued season with a 6-7-2 overall record and were 4-3-2 in the league.

In volleyball, Cathy Stella ’04 was, for the second consecutive year, named to the Second Team. The young team finished the year 7-27 and was 2-7 in the South Division of the MWC.