(Story Courtesy of Colorado College Sports Information Department)
SUWANEE, Ga. – Colorado College senior Curtis Hale added another landmark to his outstanding year and historic season for the men's soccer team. Announced on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Hale was named an Academic All-America Men's Soccer Team member by College Sports Communicators. Complete CSC Release
The Richmond, VA native, a third-team selection, is the 28th Tiger to be named an academic All-American and the first CC men's soccer team member since Max Grossenbacher in 2015. Hale is the ninth overall selection from the program, the most of any CC team. Hale has a 3.80 grade point average and is majoring in Mathematical Economics.
"To be named to the CSC Academic All-America Team is one of the most prestigious recognitions an NCAA student-athlete can earn. Curtis is a most deserving recipient," men's soccer head coach Scott Palguta said. "He embraces the liberal arts experience while attacking the lofty goals our soccer program sets out to achieve with remarkable energy and consistency. Curtis leads by example and makes those around him better—he's a true leader in every way."
Hale helped lead CC to their first appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament since 1992.
This season, Hale was named the SCAC Defensive Player of the Year and a United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Men's All-Region X First Team selection after playing and starting in all 21 games for the Tigers.
He logged 1,934 minutes, the most of any player on the team, and ended the year with eight points (two goals and two assists). The star defender assisted in the game-winning goal against Ohio Northern in the Sweet 16 game on Nov. 18.
