Press release:
For the second time in two seasons, Genesee Community College men's soccer forward Dominic Francis has been named an NJCAA All-American. He was named to the 2012 Division III All-American First Team.
A second team All-American last year as a freshman, Francis set the all-time single-season scoring record at GCC this season with 28 goals in 19 games, the second most in all of Division III men's soccer this year. He led the Cougars to 17 wins, breaking the college record for most wins in a single season (previous mark was 16 in 2011).
Genesee advanced to the finals of the Region III Playoffs this season where they lost to Herkimer County Community College, 1-0 in double-overtime. Herkimer went on to win the National Championship for the second consecutive year.
Genesee Community College athletics program endeavors to provide a quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Genesee Community College. Participation in collegiate athletics should be an extension of the total educational experience for the student athlete. The inherent philosophy emphasizes the athletic setting as a classroom used to teach character, commitment, work ethic, respect for differences, and the importance of sacrifice, teamwork, and cooperation.
For further information and pictures go to Genesee's Athletic Web page, which is updated regularly with game results, team rosters, photographs and information about Genesee's overall athletic program. http://www.genesee.edu/athletics
