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University of Redlands women’s soccer’s junior midfielder Jessi Hoyt (Boise, ID) and junior defender Chelsea Hafley (Redlands, CA) each earned a spot on the ESPN The Magazine/College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District VIII Second Team for women's soccer, as announced today by CoSIDA.

Both selections were for the College Division of the award, which includes institutions affiliated with NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Hoyt, who boasts a 3.81 GPA as a Business Administration major, has exemplified the ideals of a true student-athlete. A two-time Redlands Scholar-Athlete, she has made the Dean’s List each semester. On the pitch, she has helped fortify the Bulldogs’ offensive attack. With six goals and four assists this season, Hoyt leads the team in points with 16. In addition, she ranks sixth among the conference leaders in both goals and points. A regular in Redlands’ lineup, she has started in 39 consecutive games, dating back to Oct. 29, 2007. This is Hoyt's inaugural Academic All-District honor.

A talented contributor to the Bulldog back line, Hafley’s strong performances both in the classroom and on the field have led to her Academic All-District Second-Team selection. As a Communicative Disorders major, Hafley has accumulated a GPA of 3.42. Last season, she helped the team hold the opposition to .463 goals per game, which ranked as the 13th-lowest total in NCAA Division III. After providing a spark off the bench for two years, Hafley has solidified a starting role in the defensive third. She has recorded five goals and one assist so far this year. This is Hafley's inaugural Academic All-District honor.

Redlands (10-6, 8-3 SCIAC) hopes to end its regular season on a high note, hosting the University of La Verne on Saturday at 11 a.m. Prior to the start of the match, the Maroon and Gray will honor its lone senior, goalkeeper Tenley Rawlings (Salt Lake City, UT), in a Senior Day ceremony.

CoSIDA’s District VIII includes institutions located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington in addition to those located in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and the Yukon.

All nominees must have a GPA of at least 3.30 and participate in 50 percent of their team’s games to be nominated. The CoSIDA Academic All-District Teams, which are presented by ESPN The Magazine, are voted on by members of CoSIDA.

For a complete list of the Academic All-District women’s soccer teams, visit http://www.cosida.com/documents/2009/10/29/09-w-soccer_AllDistrict.pdf.