July 9, 2007

Philadelphia, Pa. - Fordham University freshmen Danielle Ingram (East Islip, N.Y./Islip Terrace) and Brett Heyder (Bayport, N.Y./Bayport-Bluepoint) were named to the 2007 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Rookie Soccer teams, as voted upon by the head coaches. This marks the fourth time in five seasons that both Fordham Soccer teams have had a preseason All-Rookie Team selection.

Ingram was a five-year varsity soccer player at Islip Terrace High School, and was selected as the 2006 League III Player of the Year. A four-time All-League and All-Conference selection, she earned First Team All-State honors in 2006, as well as Third Team status in 2005. She played club soccer for the Albertson Fury, winning the 2005 ENY ODP National Championship, as well as the U16 Region 1 Championship. Away from the pitch, Ingram was a five-year member of the Academic Honor Roll and served as the Leaders Club Vice President for 2006.

Heyder was a four-year varsity soccer player at Bayport-Bluepoint High School, while also competing in wrestling and track. He helped Bayport to the 2005 Varsity Division Championship, while being a two-time All-League and All-Conference selection. He earned All-County honors, after notching 20 goals in 2006, and has been a member of NY ODP from 2002-06. A member of the Super-Y League Regional Pool and Metro Division Champion in 2004, Heyder plays club soccer for the Storm Academy and HBC ISA Arsenal. Away from the pitch, he was the recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award and has been a member of the honor roll all four years of high school.