Garza and May earn All-Region honors

Olivet College men's soccer players Matt Garza (Saline) and Mike May (Mason) have been selected to the 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Performance Subaru All-Central Region teams. Garza is a second-team selection, while May is a third-team selection. The All-Central region teams are selected from schools in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), Northern Athletics Conference, St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and three independent central region teams.

Garza started 19 of 20 games in the midfield for Olivet. He was second on the team with 14 points (five goals and four assists), while three of the goals were game-winners. Despite missing seven games due to an injury, May led the Comets with 18 points (seven goals and four assists). He was the leading scorer in each of his four seasons in the red and white, and finished as the career leader in points (84) and assists (22).

Prior to last season, Olivet never had a player earn All-Region honors. With these two selections, the Comets now have four All-Region players, including May as a two-time honoree.

"This is a tremendous honor for each individual and our entire team," said Olivet Head Coach Chad Wiseman. "The success our team had over the course of the season has much to do with the individual honors. This is yet another example of the Olivet College men's soccer program moving in the right direction. My staff and I are extremely proud of the men we have here at Olivet."

The Comets finished the 2010 season with a 12-7-1 overall record and were fourth in the MIAA with a 7-6-1 record. During the season, Olivet beat Hope College, 3-2, and tied Calvin College, 0-0. Calvin and Hope shared the MIAA championship, and both games were played on their home field. Furthermore, it was Hope's only loss at home for the entire 2010 season.