Pleasant Valley Native Named All-American

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HERKIMER, NY (12/08/2011)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College women's soccer player Melissa Stec, Pleasant Valley, NY, an Early Childhood major, was named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) First-Team All-American. Stec played for the Generals in all 18 games this season, with 17 goals and 7 assists. Coach Amy Dommer said, "Melissa was our main offensive threat this season and always found a way to put the ball in the net. Her quick feet and skillful moves enabled her to get around her opponents all season long."

Herkimer County Community College is a unit of the State University of New York, located in Herkimer, NY about 20 miles east of Utica, NY. With an enrollment of approximately 3,600 students, Herkimer offers more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs, on-campus housing, an active co-curricular activities schedule and a national championship athletic program. Herkimer is a Division III member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and has amassed 33 national, 87 regional and 126 conference championships. Herkimer placed second in the 2010-11 National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Cup competition.