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Miami University linebacker Clayton Mullins (Fairborn) was named a preseason first-team All-Mid-American Conference player in Phil Steele's 2008 College Football Preview magazine.

That's not really surprising since Mullins was the MAC's Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. The 6-foot-2, 235-pounder led Miami with 143 tackles.

Earlier this spring, Mullins made the watch list for the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, an award given to the best defensive player in college football. Among the preseason All-MAC second-team picks is senior linebacker Joey Hudson (Piqua).

On campus

• Denison University tennis player Kristin Cobb (Oakwood) and doubles partner Marta Drane were national Division III runners-up. Cobb made it to the round of 16 and the team placed third.

• Central Florida bowler Lindsey Coulles (Centerville) was named as an All-American for the fourth time by the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association. Coulles was an Ohio state champion in 2002 and bowled for the USA Junior Team.

• Ohio Wesleyan sophomore golfer Jordan Benner (Beavercreek) was an NCAA Division III PING third-team All-American and All-Great Lakes Region honoree. Ohio Wesleyan finished 14th in the D-III championships.

• Mercyhurst freshman Bethany Brun (Chaminade-Julienne) was named a Division II All-American by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches of America. Mercyhurst's varsity eight was in the D-III championships and was ranked No. 3 in the regular season.

Future collegians

• Several Xenia football players announced their college choices. Running back Ashton Jackson and safety Andy Spitz will play at Urbana. Receiver Bruce Hawkins will walk on at Toledo. Defensive back Jordan James will attend Texas Southern. Linebacker Trent Jamison will go to Central State. Defensive back Lemi Laki will attend Wabash College. Quarterback/receiver Eric Salter plans to play football and basketball at Livingston College. Defensive lineman Quatez Scott is deciding between Wilmington and Tiffin.

• Xenia volleyball player Bethany Michalski will play at Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind.

• Beavercreek's Nate Spears will run cross country for D-II Christian Brothers University (Tenn.).

If you have information or an inquiry about a local athlete's recruiting process or area students who are competing in college sports, send an e-mail to mgokavi@ DaytonDailyNews.com and put "college" in the subject line.

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