Five players on the Bruins men's soccer team have been given All-Region recognition by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) for their performance throughout the season.

Defender David Issa, freshman midfielder Bucky Provenzano, and striker Asher Aurednik all were named to the All-Region first team and goalkeeper Luke Provenzano and captain Bryce Ramler were named to the All-Region second team.

"I am so proud of these players and the deserved recognition in the region," Head Coach Greg Fulton said. "We acknowledge these awards are impossible without the team and the dedication of each guy. Each one of these guys are so important to our team and we are so thankful for their leadership and dedication on and off the field."

David Issa, who the team calls "Tuso", has had a great season as the leftback for the Bruins. Being very offensive-minded, he has tallied four goals and three assists while also being a defensive force against any attacking winger from the opposing team. As a junior, this is his first all-region recognition.

Bucky Provenzano, the freshman standout midfielder, deserves this recognition. The free-kick specialist has scored in huge moments, his biggest coming against Pensacola on the road. As a freshman, he has four goals and five assists this season and has been given his first all-region recognition.

Asher Aurednik has grown to be the strike many teams fear because of his goal-scoring ability. The senior leads the Bruins with seven goals with his most important being the game-winner against Pensacola after Provenzano's free-kick tied it. This is Aurednik's third all-region recognition in as many seasons, but first as a member of the All-Region first team.

Goalkeeper Luke Provenzano is the model of patience. He didn't see the field much in his freshman and sophomore season because the experience in front of him. Now in his junior season, he got the nod and has performed extremely well. His goals against average (GAA) is only at 2.06 even after playing several high level teams. This is his first all-region recognition.

Bryce Ramler has been one of three captains this year for the Bruins and has been a great leader while also leading the offensive charge for the Bruins. With his most recent goal, he is now tied with Aurednik on the team with seven on the season along with three assists. After being all-region last year, he is now repeat for all-region recognition.

These awarded players were a big part in the Bruins being the #1 seed in the region tournament. After defeating Trinity College of Jacksonville in the semifinal, they have a chance to be at the top of the south region once again as they will play Toccoa Falls College in the championship match on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. in Greenville, South Carolina.