November 18, 2006 - Senior Kelly Chaisson closed out her brilliant cross country career by becoming the third All-America performer in the College's history.  Chaisson finished 27th individually in the 6K to join Meghann Shanahan and Dianna Chivakos as the Skyhawk trio of All-America honorees.


5 Cruz Parsons
Position Year
QB Jr.
Hometown High School
Signal Hill, Calif. Long Beach Poly
Height Weight
5-10 180
Major
Accounting

2006 (Sophomore): Appeared in one contest for the Skyhawks before suffering a season-ending injury.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in seven contests during his freshman season, making three starts ... In seven games was 71-for-136 for 823 yards, 13 TDs and six interceptions ... Also rushed for 332 yards and one touchdown ... Set a school record with six TD passes in a 41-6 win over St. Anselm in his first career start ... Had 316 yards of total offense (275 passing, 41 rushing) in the win over the Hawks ... Threw two TD passes in the 24-12 setback at Bryant ... Accounted for five touchdowns in the 48-28 season-ending win over Merrimack ... Went 18-for-33 for a career-high 270 yards with four TD passes in the win ... Also had a 20-yard TD scamper.

At Long Beach Poly High School: Named to the All-C.I.F. Team during junior and senior years ... 2004 CIF-SS Division I Champions ... Received All-Moore League Team accolades in 2003 ... Named MVP in senior season after posting 28 TDs and only nine interceptions.

Personal: Born Anthony Cruz Parsons, March 20, 1987 in San Jose, Calif. ... Son of Freddie Parish, Anthony Parsons and Sylvia Parish.