Eastern Soccer Player Jonathan Stearns Selected to USC Scholar All-East Region Team

2017 Dec 20

Eastern Connecticut State University senior Jonathan Stearns '18 of Bolton has been selected to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches (USC) Division III Men's Scholar All-East Region Team. Stearns has been chosen to represent Eastern for his outstanding performance on the field as well as in the classroom. He majors in Accounting.

A two-time team captain, Stearns enjoyed a very successful senior year. The midfielder started 17 of the Warriors' 18 matches this season, scoring three goals and two assists while averaging a team-high 92.4 minutes per game. His hard work also earned him a spot in the New England Intercollegiate Soccer League Senior All-Star Game.

Stearns was also very successful in the classroom. To earn his spot on the USC Scholar All-East Region Team he was required to maintain a 3.30 GPA. He managed to go above and beyond that, also earning Eastern E-Club Outstanding Scholar-Athlete status, which requires a minimum 3.50 GPA.

The Little East Conference (LEC) was established in 1986 as a single-sport league by six public institutions throughout New England. The LEC has since become a multi-sport league with eight primary members, six affiliate members and 19 championships.

Eastern offers a broad-based, Division III athletic program aimed at safeguarding the amateur aspects of the various sports and maintaining the proper perspective of athletics within Eastern's academic mission. By placing emphasis on the values of equity, diversity, sportsmanship, health and wellbeing, Eastern's athletic program encourages students to contribute more effectively to our society and live richer, fuller lives.