UH-Hilo’s Arakawa achieves All-American status
United Soccer Coaches announced the 2023 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s All-Americans on Thursday, among the mentions was UH-Hilo women’s soccer player and Maui native Teani Arakawa.
Among the 35 players receiving men’s All-American recognition, eight student-athletes are earning the second All-America honors of their careers: Florida Tech junior defender Sjur Dreschler; Millersville junior defender Aaron Maynard; Cal Poly Pomona senior defender Cesar Ruvacalba; Cal State Los Angeles senior forward Bryan Ortega; Mississippi College senior defender Joshua Davies; Cal Poly Pomona senior midfielder Melvyn Perez Cortez; Cal Poly Pomona senior forward Paul Henschke; and Midwestern State junior midfielder Mere Escobar.
On the women’s side, of the 37 players receiving women’s All-American recognition, nine student-athletes are earning the second All-America honors of their careers: Maryville University senior forward Lexi Gentry; College of Saint Rose junior forward Mia Klammer; West Chester sophomore forward Faith Matter; Lee graduate defender Kate Dirkse; Saint Rose senior defender Sanna Rein; Dallas Baptist senior midfielder Michelle Gonzalez; West Chester junior midfielder Kaitlynn Haughey; Colorado Mines junior forward Reese McDermott; and Grand Valley State senior forward Taylor Reid.
Emporia State graduate forward Mackenzie Dimarco earns All-America honors for the third time in her career.
This year’s All-Americans will be recognized for their accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony & Reception on Saturday, Jan, 13, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
