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Bates, Henderson Named 2007 NSCAA/adidas Youth Players of the Year
Mykell Bates (Roseville, Calif.) and Melissa Henderson (Garland, Texas) have been named the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Youth National Players of the Year.

Bates earned a host of distinctions in his youth career, including twice being selected to the NSCAA/adidas Boys Youth All-America team in 2006 and 2007. He served as captain of the United States Under-17 National Team during the most recent World Cup. He finished the tournament as the team's leading scorer.

Henderson, a two-time NSCAA/adidas Youth All-America selection, was the first junior ever to be named the Gatorade National Girls Player of the Year. She scored both of her team's goals in a 3-2 loss in the national title match. As a member of the United States Under-20 National Team, Henderson tallied two goals in the side's 3-2 exhibition victory against the Leeds Ladies during a recent tour of England. 

Both will be recognized at the NSCAA All-America Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, as part of the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.
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