Student athlete recognized by ESPN magazine

Curtis Smith, offensive lineman for the Pioneer football team, has been named to the 2008 Academic All-District Football Team presented by ESPN The Magazine. Smith, a junior double majoring in chemistry and physics, earned a spot on the team with a 3.57 GPA. He is a native of Santa Margarita, California.

The awarded team is comprised of college football players from all levels and divisions who have maintained a 3.3 GPA or better. The winners are selected by College Sports Information Directors Association and placed on teams made up of scholars from their given divisions at either the college or university level.