Lakehead Athletics Announces Major Award Winners
Tasia, a fifth-year Lakehead student, was
honoured for her tireless effort on the court, team leadership, and outstanding
individual performance for the women's basketball team.
Jamie, who is completing his fifth year at Lakehead, has been awarded the Keith
MacPherson trophy for OUA playoffs MVP, was chosen as a 1st team OUA all star, and
was Lakehead Men's Basketball MVP for the 2010-11 season. He has been a
dedicated Thunderwolves teammate and impressed many with his display on the
court.
Male Freshman of the year is Mike Quesnele and Female Freshman of the year is Andrea Lee.
The Argus award, presented to a graduating athlete for outstanding contributions to the Lakehead Athletics was given to Jamie Searle.
The Hank Akervall Memorial Award was presented to Jordan Smith for his excellence in athletics and outstanding community involvement.
AWARDS
HOCKEY
Rookie of the Year
" Mike Quesnele
Most Improved Player
" Mike Thibert
Best Work Ethic "
Andrew Wilkins
Best Defensive
Player " Mitch Maunu
Most Valuable
Player " Jordan Smith
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Rookie of the Year
" Nicole Vercaigne
Coaches Award "
Karla Brayshaw
Corrine Kollman
Award " Sarah Reid
Most Improved
Player " Kristina Visser
Most Valuable
Player " Vanessa Chokawy
CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNING
Most Valuable
Runner " Female " Tess Naroski
Most Valuable
Runner " Male " Alastair Brown
INDOOR TRACK &
FIELD
Most Valuable
Runner " Female " Heather Maxfield
Most Valuable
Runner " Male " Alastair Brown
Eron Williams
Spirit Award " Sara McCallum
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Rookie of the Year
" Darcy Zinck
Most Improved
Player " Ayse Kalkan
Best Defensive
Player " Tasia McKenna
Amanda Nesbitt
Award " Tasia McKenna
Most Valuable
Player " Tasia McKenna
NORDIC SKIING
Rookie of the Year
Female - Andrea Lee
Rookie of the Year
Male " Ben Jones
Most Valuable
Skier Female " Daphne Haggarty
Most Valuable
Skier Male " Greg Kilroy
Sportsperson of
the year " Nordic Skiing " Katherine Hall
WOMEN'S WRESTLING
Rookie of the year
" Karleah Bonk
Most Improved
Wrestler " Alexi Kreps
Most Valuable
Wrestler " Nicole Plummer
MEN'S WRESTLING
Rookie of the year
" Nikkilas Wilson
Most Improved
Wrestler " Jason Bresele
Most Valuable
Wrestler " Gaston Tardif
Frank Schaller
Memorial Award " Colten Woznow
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Most Improved
Player " Matthew Schmidt
Best Defensive
Player " Greg Carter
Most Valuable
Player " Jamie Searle
With great enthusiasm and pride, these winners were recognized by their peers,
the public, and members of the media after another great season for Lakehead
University Athletics.
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Media: For more information please Janine Chiasson, Communications Officer, at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca.
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