Pedro Named Second Team All-Conference

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BATAVIA, NY (05/23/2012)(readMedia)-- Joe Pedro, a resident of Batavia, NY (14020) was one of eight members of the Genesee Community College men's lacrosse team named to the Western New York Athletic Conference All-Conference Team. He was named to the All-Conference Second Team.

Pedro scored ten goals at the midfield position this year and also added ten assists. His 20 total points were eighth best on the team. He was previously honored as an All-Region Second Team selection.

The Cougars finished the season with a 15-4 overall record and were Western New York Athletic Conference Champions. They advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament for the second straight season and were also in the Final Four of the Region III Tournament.

Genesee Community College athletics program endeavors to provide a quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics program consistent with the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association (NJCAA) philosophy and the overall educational mission of Genesee Community College. Participation in collegiate athletics should be an extension of the total educational experience for the student athlete. The inherent philosophy emphasizes the athletic setting as a classroom used to teach character, commitment, work ethic, respect for differences, and the importance of sacrifice, teamwork, and cooperation.

For further information and pictures go to Genesee's Athletic webpage, which is updated regularly with game results, team rosters, photographs and information about Genesee's overall athletic program. http://www.genesee.edu/athletics