Announcement
Elmira Free Academy centerback Michael McGinnis has been named a New York State, All-State selection for the 2008 season. The team he has been placed on had yet to be determined; however, speculation predicts that he will be 3rd team All-State or higher.
McGinnis finishes his varsity career at EFA with three complete seasons under his belt. As a sophomore, Mike played outside midfield notching 2 goals and 2 assists during the 2006 season. That team won the New York State, Section IV, Class "A" Championship and finished the year ranked #10 in New York State.
As a Junior, Mike was moved to center back and played an important part of a Devils' defense that conceeded only 25 goals over a 19 game span, which included 8 shutouts. The Devils finished #19 in the New York State polls that season peaking has high as #4 in the state. EFA won the first outright STAC West Title in school history and Mike was named to the STAC All-Conference team making himself the first EFA junior to be named to the All-Conference team.
Mike's senior season may have been his most impressive. His was a senior leader on a team that managed to win back-to-back STAC West titles and the first overall STAC Championship in EFA history as he chipped in with a goal and 4 assists. He, again, was named to the STAC All-Conference team to stake his claim as one of the best defenders every to come through EFA. His back-to-back selections make him the first Devil to achieve such an honor and thus was named to the 2008 All-State team.
Congratulations Michael!! Great career at Elmira Free Academy and good luck at the next level!!
