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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – VMI lacrosse goalkeeper Sean McCoy has been named a candidate for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, as announced today by those responsible for the honor.
McCoy is one of just 20 candidates tabbed for the honor, which is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – classroom, character, community and competition.
McCoy is one of six candidates on the list to hold a GPA of 3.5 or better, and is VMI’s first lacrosse player chosen as a candidate for the award. He also becomes just the second VMI athlete to be recognized by any of the Senior CLASS Award sports, joining Trey Barham ’08, a former Keydet baseball player.
"It is truly a blessing and honor to be included as one of the 20 student-athletes acknowledged. I have always known VMI produces fine men and women,” stated McCoy. “I am excited to see this is recognized by others nationally, and I want to thank those who have supported and pushed me over the years."
The two-year team captain currently has a 3.77 GPA in biology, and hopes to one day commission into the Armed Forces to serve as a doctor. Fans can see McCoy's official "Player Card" at the link above.
"Sean being recognized as a candidate for this award is an honor. We're proud of everything he's accomplished on the field, in the classroom and in the Corps, and are glad to have him as a part of VMI lacrosse," said Keydet head coach Jeff Shirk.
The 20 current candidates for the 2010 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award will be narrowed to 10 via a selection panel midway through the 2010 regular season, and those 10 will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed to media, coaches and fans, who will combine to select the eventual winner. That individual will be announced at the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship, which will be held in Baltimore May 29-31.
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