BOONE, N.C. - Appalachian State University men’s soccer’s J.J. Elder wrapped up his successful freshman season by being named to the North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association (NCCSIA) all-State team.

The native of Austin, Texas, Elder finished the season with five goals and two assists for 12 points.  The numbers are even more impressive since he is a defender.

Elder led the Mountaineers with three game-winning goals and finished tied for third in the Southern Conference in the category.

The honor is the second postseason honor for Elder as he was named to the SoCon all-freshman team.

The Mountaineers’ finished 2009 with an 8-8-1 record and fifth place finish in the Southern Conference.

North Carolina Collegiate Sports Information Association

2009 University Division All-State Men’s Soccer Team

Nominated by North Carolina Sports Information professionals / Selected by NCCSIA members

Pos. / Name / Class / School / Hometown

GK / Brock Duckworth * / Jr. / UNC Wilmington / Parker, Texas

D / J.J. Elder * / Fr. / Appalachian State / Austin, Texas

D / Steven Kinney *** / Sr. / Elon / Norcross, Ga.

D / Indy Smith ** / Jr. / UNC Wilmington / Black Mountain, N.C.

MF / Alex Caskey * / Jr. / Davidson / Dunwoody, Ga.

MF / Luke Exley * / Sr. / Charlotte / Barnsley, England

MF / Adam Gross *** / Sr. / Charlotte / Austin, Texas

MF / Justin Wyatt *** / Sr. / Elon / Raleigh, N.C.

F / Vince Petrasso * / Sr. / Campbell / Woodbridge, Ontario

F / Charlie Reiter * # / Sr. / Davidson / Westport, Conn.

F / Chris Thomas * / Fr. / Elon / Snellville, Ga.

* indicates number of career all-state selections                          

# unanimous selection