Faces In The Crowd

Yvonne Mensah

SURREY, B.C. > Track and Field

Mensah, a sophomore sprinter at Illinois, won each of the four events she competed in at the Central Collegiate Championships, in Champaign. She set a meet record in the 60-meter hurdles (8.23) and was named Big Ten athlete of the week.

Patrick McGinnis

COLORADO SPRINGS > Soccer

McGinnis, a senior forward at Colorado College, was named the Division III player of the year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. He led the nation (all NCAA divisions) in goals per game (1.95) and points per game (4.30) for the season.

Cynthia Barboza

LONG BEACH, CALIF. > Volleyball

Cynthia, a senior outside hitter and middle blocker at Wilson Classical High, became the first two-time Gatorade national volleyball player of the year, earning the award for the second straight season. She ended her high school career with 2,145 kills and 152 aces.

Michael Cutherbertson