Team Places Third in NCCAA One ofthe toughest seasons in schoolhistorylefttheJacketswithout a place in the American Mideast Conference Tournamentand unable to match a 2002 finish in the NAIA Region IX Final Four. Despite the tough season, the Jackets placed third in the NCCAA National Tournament with a4-3 winover Western Baptist. Jon Waldoscored two goals, while Stephen Brust added his own,and Peter Dryer scored the game-winner. Co-Captain Waldo finished as Cedarville's all-time leaderin assists with 33 and tied for second with 57 goals. Senior co-captain Todd Beall, Tim Thomson,and Grant Knight were named All-NCCAA Midwest Region First Team, while Waldo and sophomore Tyler Schumacher were made second team. Ben Belleman was named the NCCAA Midwest Region Coach of the Year. AMCSouthDivisionFirstTeam honors were given to Waldo,and Dryerearned second team. Beall, Knight, Schumacher, and Thomson received honorable mentions. The AMC South Division awarded the team with the Fair Play Team Award,acknowledging good sportsmanship on the field. Waldo said,"This past season my mindsetwasto truly enjoythe timeonthefield. Itried nottotake a game for granted as it was an opportunity to worship God and use my talents for His glory." Alex Benedict heads the ball out of harm's way as Joel Reemstma jumps and TylerSchumacherlookson. Tim Thomson,Phil Ellis,Todd Beal, andTylerSchumacherregroupduringa pause in play. 136 Athletics
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