Misercordia University's Brandon Leap, a Pleasant Valley High School graduate, has been named to the 2016 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) All-Academic team.

"These recipients represent the true meaning of a student-athlete," said MAC Executive Director Ken Andrews. "This is one of the top conference awards we give out each season. It honors our student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and on the playing field."Leap is a junior accounting major. He started seven games at quarterback for the Cougars before suffering a season-ending injury.Leap led the team with eight touchdown passes and 979 yards through the air.