
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, July 7, 1994                   TAG: 9407070240
SECTION: NEIGHBORS                    PAGE: S-10   EDITION: METRO 
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ALL-AROUND ATHLETE TAKES SCHOOL HONOR

Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal has named Salem's Christopher Matthew Hershman as its 1993-94 Male Athlete of the Year. He was selected by coaches and the administration.

Hershman played baseball and football at Randolph-Macon. Playing defensive back in football, he was Division II Virginia Independent School All-State after intercepting seven passes.

Hershman was the leading scorer, getting touchdowns by just about every possible way on a football field. He returned interceptions, caught passes and returned fumbles for touchdowns. His longest touchdown was a 90-yard interception return.

He was a pitcher in baseball, going 5-3 in a year that included a one-hitter and a no-hitter. He averaged more than one strikeout per inning and hit .407. When not pitching, Hershman played outfield.

Academically, Hershman was a dean's list performer. He will attend West Virginia University. Hershman resides at 2816 Titleist Drive in Salem.

by CNB