Lakehead Orillia celebrates achievements at 2023-24 athletic awards

April 5, 2024 – Orillia, Ont.

Lakehead University’s Orillia Campus celebrated a successful 2023-24 athletics season on Thursday, April 4, handing out awards at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet.

Paige Galbraith walked away with the Female Athlete of the Year, with Jonathan Aronov claiming Male Athlete of the Year. Bethany Foster received this year’s Principal’s Award for leadership in athletics.

“Congratulations to all of the award winners, exceptional student athletes, and coaches on a successful season,” said Drake Aldred, Coordinator of Athletics and Recreation. “The annual awards banquet is an opportunity to gather and highlight all of the hard work that goes into the season; your commitment to academics and athletics is remarkable and we look forward to witnessing your continued success as student-athletes.”

Most valuable player and rookie of the year were also announced and presented to top athletes in each of the University’s sports teams: men’s and women’s hockey, dance, and men’s and women’s varsity indoor soccer.

For a full list of awards, please see below:

Major Award Winners

Female Athlete of the Year
Paige Galbraith, Varsity Women’s Indoor Soccer

Male Athlete of the Year
Jonathan Aronov, Varsity Men’s Indoor Soccer

Principal’s Award
Bethany Foster, Varsity Women’s Indoor Soccer

Team Awards

Men’s Varsity Indoor Soccer
MVP: Alec McNeil
Rookie of the Year: Domenic Pecchia

Women’s Varsity Indoor Soccer
MVP: Alison Birkett
Rookie of the Year: Hannah Szeplaki

Men’s Extramural Hockey
MVP: Ryan Graff-Sakasov
Rookie of the Year: Desmond Kropf

Women’s Extramural Hockey
MVP: Rachel Poole
Rookie of the Year: Alexandra Walker

Dance
MVP: Reese Chamberlain
Rookie of the Year: Alexis Sheppard

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