OREM, Utah - Utah Valley University defender
Alex Neff has been named to the 2016 Senior CLASS Award® All-American second team following a nationwide vote. Neff joins a list of 10 to be recognized on the first or second team with Wake Forest midfielder Jacori Hayes selected as the 2016 Senior CLASS Award® winner in NCAA® Division I men's soccer.
"Alex has had an indelible impact on our program and we wouldn't be where we are without him," said UVU head coach
Greg Maas. "The All-American selection is a fitting honor as he embarks on the next chapter of his career as a professional player."
On Tuesday, Neff was named to the NSCAA All-West Region second team and during the season was voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 8 Team. Neff was also named first-team All-WAC in each of his three seasons at Utah Valley. As a junior he was honored as an NSCAA Scholar All-American and NSCAA All-Region first team member.
For more information, visit
seniorCLASSaward.com.
First-Team Senior CLASS Award All-Americans
Ian Harkes, Wake Forest
Jacori Hayes, Wake Forest
Joseph Holland, Hofstra
Chris Wingate, New Hampshire
Justin Worley, Lehigh
Second-Team Senior CLASS Award All-Americans
Brandt Bronico, Charlotte
Sergio Manesio, Cleveland State
Brian Nana-Sinkam, Stanford
Alex Neff, Utah Valley
Tanner Thompson, Indiana
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award.