Kristin Stannard (Midlothian, Va.) and Akira Fitzgerald (Towson, Md.) have been named the 2005 NSCAA/adidas High School Scholar Athletes of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Both will be recognized at the All-America Luncheon, which will be held in Philadelphia on Saturday, Jan. 21, as part of the 2006 NSCAA Convention.
About Kristin Stannard
A senior midfielder from Clover Hill High School, Stannard has compiled a 4.8 grade point average. She has been named to the Distinguished Honor Roll her first three years and currently is taking three advanced placement courses: environmental science, English literature and calculus AB. A member of the National Honor Society, she has competed internationally with the U-17 U.S. National Team in Mexico and Brazil. A two-time all-state selection, she was named district and regional Player of the Year last spring, scoring 19 goals and handing out 20 assists (58 points). She plays club ball for Richmond FC, helping her Mystx team to the title of the WAGS Tournament and the finals of the Virginia State Cup in 2004. Also selected to the 2005 NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-America Team,she will attend Stanford University next fall.
About Akira Fitzgerald
A senior goalkeeper from Loyola Blakefield High School, Fitzgerald also has been named to the 2005 NSCAA/adidas Boys Youth and Boys High School All-America teams. A National Honor Society member, he was named the All-Metro Player of the Year by the Baltimore Sun. A member of the regional ODP team, he twice was named an adidas ESP All-Star (2004 and 2005) and was the 2005 adidas ESP Golden Gloves winner. An all-conference, all-city/county, all-south and all-state honoree, he will attend Wake Forest University next fall.
