The soccer savvy lot in Hawke's Bay knew it all along but it's official now that Andy Bevin is the complete package after a historic first for his university team.
The former Bluewater Napier City Rovers striker has been named in the Capital One Academic All-America First Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
The West Virginia University men's soccer representative is among 11 to the first team and the lone selection from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) for not just his feat on the field but also his academic nous.
"I was named to the Academic All-America First Team for my achievements both academically and sporting. That means I'm in the top 11 guys in that field across the country," says the 21-year-old former Kinetic Electrical Hawke's Bay United player in an email to his parents, Theresa and Sean Bevin, of Napier.
The business administration major boasts a 3.88 grade point average. He was named All-MAC First Team in 2013, All-MAC Second Team in 2012 and All-Big East Third Team in 2011. The former Napier Boys' High School pupil also earned Big East Rookie of the Year in 2011.