HELENA, Mont. -- Carroll College men's soccer players Leo and Paolo Georgiades were recognized by the United Soccer Coaches as NAIA Men's Scholar All-West Region winners. 

The Saints were just two of 10 players to earn the distinction. 

To be eligible for selection, the student athlete must be nominated by his or her Head Coach and meet the following criteria:

*Have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) throughout his or her career
*Start more than 50 percent of all games and be an elite player as supported by playing honors (i.e., all-conference) or contributions to the success of his/her team.
*Plays for a current United Soccer Coaches College Services member institution

Senior College:
*Be a junior or above in athletic standing at the current institution
*Be in his or her second year at the current institution if a transfer student.

Junior Leo Georgiades, of Johannesburg, South Africa, anchored the Saints' defense as an enforcer in the middle. He made 15 starts and scored one goal. Georgiades was selected as a CoSIDA Academic All-District pick and earned honorable mention all-conference honors this season. 

His brother, junior Paolo Georgiades, scored two goals and recorded seven assists for the Saints. He started 16 games for the Saints this season. Georgiades was an honorable mention all-conference pick this fall. 

With their awards, the Georgiades will be under consideration for the USC's Scholar All-American award.