Webster University juniors Christy Capkovic (Mehlville HS, STL) and Kelsey McClure (Hickman HS, MO) were voted to the College Sports Information Directors of America 2009 Academic All-District Women's Soccer Team.
Nominees are judged on academic prowess, while also weighing accomplishments in their respective sport. Capkovic and McClure were named to the College Division second-team for the CoSIDA seventh district. The College Division includes members of the NCAA II, NCAA III, NAIA, and community colleges.
In addition to their achievements in the classroom, Capkovic and McClure had outstanding seasons in 2009 on the playing field. Capkovic led the NCAA Division III nationally in points (79), points per game (3.9), goals (33), and goals per game (1.65). McClure, who made the switch from forward to midfield, was eighth nationally in the NCAA III in assists per game (0.74).
Capkovic set the Webster University single season records for goals (33) and points (78) while becoming the career high leader in goals (70) and points (179) as well. McClure is tied for third in assists (32), and is fourth in points (130) and goals (49) on the all-time leader list. She also is second in goals scored in a single season (24) as well.
The CoSIDA seventh district includes nine states in the upper Midwest and West, and two Canadian provinces. Capkovic and McClure were two of only four student athletes from the St. Louis region who were voted to the seventh district women's soccer team.