Temple University Athletics
Leandros Lillis Named First Team Academic All-Area
12.10.19 | Men's Soccer
PHILDEALPHIA – Temple men's soccer senior Leandros Lillis has been recognized once again for his success in the classroom, adding Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area nods to his impressive resume on Monday afternoon. The honor is his third of the season, as the Larnaca, Cyprus native was also named Third Team Academic All-America® and First Team Academic All-District by CoSIDA early this year.
Lillis has been a member of the Temple men's soccer team for two seasons after coming to North Philadelphia from Larnaca, Cyprus. The senior forward has been a pivotal attacking force throughout his tenure with the Owls, seeing action in all 18 games this season and drawing starts in the final nine. On Oct. 1, he netted his first career goal in thrilling fashion when he notched a 90th minute game-winner to propel the Owls to a 1-0 victory over Old Dominion. The win kick-started Temple's 5-1-1 record during the month of October and lit a fire for a Cherry and White offense that scored 11 goals in the next seven games.
In the classroom, Lillis is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Adult and Organizational Development through the College of Education at Temple. In his time in Cherry and White, he has accumulated the highest GPA on the squad at 3.97, earning him a spot on the President's Honor Roll for having a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Earlier this month, Lillis became just the sixth student-athlete in Temple men's soccer history earn Academic All-America® honors to wrap up his final season in Cherry and White. He was also one of just four forwards and 11 student-athletes within the Division I men's soccer second district to earn First Team Academic All-District honors from CoSIDA in November.
He was one of 11 student-athletes selected to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Soccer Team. The team is voted on by the sports information offices of 30 area institutions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
2019 PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ACADEMIC ALL-AREA MEN'S SOCCER TEAM
Student-Athlete / School / Cl. / Major / Hometown
Kevin Bowers / Gwynedd Mercy / Jr. / Nursing / Holland, Pa.
Paris Bruhn / Chestnut Hill / Sr. / Exercise Science / Horst Holstein, Germany
Josh Cunningham / Cabrini / Jr. / Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Havertown, Pa.
Chris Donovan / Drexel / So. / Sport Management / Paoli, Pa.
David Grana / St. Joseph's / Jr. / Biology / Rochester, N.Y.
Nick Jannelli / Haverford / Sr. / Economics / Springfield, Pa.
Leandros Lillis / Temple / Sr. / Adult & Organizational Development / Larnaca, Cyprus
Ryan Logar / Rowan / Sr. / Mechanical Engineering / Sewell, N.J.
Jose Palomeque / Penn State Abington / Jr. / Business Marketing & Management / Upper Dublin, Pa.
Jake Sankey / Eastern / Sr. / Business Administration / McAlisterville, Pa.
Stephen Thompson / West Chester / Jr. / Finance/Accounting / Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Performer of the Year: Nick Janelli, Haverford College
Lillis has been a member of the Temple men's soccer team for two seasons after coming to North Philadelphia from Larnaca, Cyprus. The senior forward has been a pivotal attacking force throughout his tenure with the Owls, seeing action in all 18 games this season and drawing starts in the final nine. On Oct. 1, he netted his first career goal in thrilling fashion when he notched a 90th minute game-winner to propel the Owls to a 1-0 victory over Old Dominion. The win kick-started Temple's 5-1-1 record during the month of October and lit a fire for a Cherry and White offense that scored 11 goals in the next seven games.
In the classroom, Lillis is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Adult and Organizational Development through the College of Education at Temple. In his time in Cherry and White, he has accumulated the highest GPA on the squad at 3.97, earning him a spot on the President's Honor Roll for having a GPA of 3.5 or above.
Earlier this month, Lillis became just the sixth student-athlete in Temple men's soccer history earn Academic All-America® honors to wrap up his final season in Cherry and White. He was also one of just four forwards and 11 student-athletes within the Division I men's soccer second district to earn First Team Academic All-District honors from CoSIDA in November.
He was one of 11 student-athletes selected to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Men's Soccer Team. The team is voted on by the sports information offices of 30 area institutions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
2019 PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ACADEMIC ALL-AREA MEN'S SOCCER TEAM
Student-Athlete / School / Cl. / Major / Hometown
Kevin Bowers / Gwynedd Mercy / Jr. / Nursing / Holland, Pa.
Paris Bruhn / Chestnut Hill / Sr. / Exercise Science / Horst Holstein, Germany
Josh Cunningham / Cabrini / Jr. / Exercise Science & Health Promotion / Havertown, Pa.
Chris Donovan / Drexel / So. / Sport Management / Paoli, Pa.
David Grana / St. Joseph's / Jr. / Biology / Rochester, N.Y.
Nick Jannelli / Haverford / Sr. / Economics / Springfield, Pa.
Leandros Lillis / Temple / Sr. / Adult & Organizational Development / Larnaca, Cyprus
Ryan Logar / Rowan / Sr. / Mechanical Engineering / Sewell, N.J.
Jose Palomeque / Penn State Abington / Jr. / Business Marketing & Management / Upper Dublin, Pa.
Jake Sankey / Eastern / Sr. / Business Administration / McAlisterville, Pa.
Stephen Thompson / West Chester / Jr. / Finance/Accounting / Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Performer of the Year: Nick Janelli, Haverford College
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