May 16, 2006

Steve Cornelius named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District
Junior sports 4.09 GPA to go with .360 Batting Average

FAYETTEVILLE, NC-  Methodist College first baseman Steve Cornelius was recently named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team.  The junior from Clarksville, MD was named to the second team in the College Division of District III.

The ESPN the Magazine team is selected by CoSida, the national organization of collegiate sports information directors.  Nominees are selected on a combination of their academic and athletic merit.

Cornelius, a business administration major, carries a 4.09 GPA at Methodist.  He led the Monarchs hitting .360 this season.  He also led the team in doubles (10), triples (2), RBI (40), and slugging percentage (.447).