Spiropoulos and Rodger named Lakehead Orillia athletes of the year
2018-19 athletes of the year Gia Spiropoulos (left) and Ryan Rodger (right).
Pictured above are the students who received most valuable player (MVP), team, and rookie of the year awards in each of Lakehead Orillia’s sports teams: varsity golf, equestrian, men’s and women’s hockey, dance, men’s and women’s varsity indoor soccer, and men’s and women’s basketball.
April 5, 2019 – Orillia, ON
Lakehead University Orillia celebrated a successful 2018-19 athletics season on Friday, April 5 by handing out their awards at the annual Athletic Awards Banquet held at Hawk Ridge Golf and Country Club.
Gia Spiropoulos (Women’s Basketball) walked away with the Female Athlete of the Year, with Ryan Rodger (Men’s Hockey) claiming Male Athlete of the Year.
“Being an athlete is a lot of work on top of being a full-time student, and in some cases, juggling a part-time job,” said Elana Weber, Student Athletics and Wellness Coordinator, at Friday night’s banquet. “Tonight, we recognize you as leaders, passionate members and ambassadors of Lakehead University, and proud Thunderwolves.”
Awards were also presented to top student athletes in each of the University’s sports teams: varsity golf, equestrian, men’s and women’s hockey, dance, men’s and women’s varsity indoor soccer, and men’s and women’s basketball. Most valuable player and rookie of the year were announced and presented by the team coaches, who were also recognized and thanked by the University.
A complete list of award winners from the evening can be found below as well as on our website www.orilliathunderwolves.ca
Major Award Winners
Female Athlete of the Year
Gia Spiropoulos – Women’s Basketball
Male Athlete of the Year
Ryan Rodger – Men’s Hockey
Team Awards
Equestrian
Tori Beauchemin, Sophia Varga and Jill Widdifield
Varsity Golf
MVP: Jeremy Ruth
Rookie of the Year: Jake Akan
Men’s Hockey
MVP: Colton Stone
Rookie of the Year: Jonathan Corkery
Women’s Hockey
MVP: Melani Moylan
Rookie of the Year: Aimee Tindale
Dance
MVP: Kresson Taylor
Rookie of the Year: Kali Wintermute
Men’s Varsity Indoor Soccer
MVP: Maximilian Hayes
Rookie of the Year: Shane Tonkonog
Women’s Varsity Indoor Soccer
MVP: Madison Leigh
Rookie of the Year: Ally Morris
Men’s Basketball
MVP: Connor Garrison
Rookie of the Year: Samson Kennedy-Bissah
Women’s Basketball
MVP: Rebecca Alize-Minty
Rookie of the Year: Chelsea Wopnford