CHICO – Evan Armstrong was the go-to guy for Chico State men’s soccer in 2009, finishing first on the team in goals scored and total points, tying for most assists and providing three match-winning goals in the Wildcats’ just-completed season. His efforts have already been rewarded with an All-California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) First Team selection, and Wednesday Armstrong was honored again with his inclusion on the NCAA/Daktronics Men’s Soccer All-West Region Second Team.

Armstrong was one of 16 CCAA players to earn All-West Region recognition. The senior forward from Alamo posted eight goals and four assists for 20 total points in 2009, besting his breakout ’08 season of seven goals and five assists. Armstrong finished the ’09 campaign ranked in the top 10 in the CCAA in points, goals, goals per game (0.40) and points per game (1.00).

Armstrong wrapped up his Chico State career with 19 goals, 11 assists and eight match-winning assists.

Montana State-Billings senior forward Sam Charles was named the NCAA West Region Player of the Year.

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