News Archives: Four Wolves recognized as ACAC All Conference Athletes
Friday, October 24th, 2014
Four GPRC Wolves Soccer athletes were recognized at the ACAC Soccer Championship Banquets held last night at Lakeland College and at NAIT, culminating a very successful season. The ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference) is the governing body for intercollegiate athletes in Alberta
Wolves men Lesedi Muwirimi and Ezra Jeffrey-Comeau and Wolves women Jessica Winterford, and Danica Blasius, were all recognized with ACAC All Conference Athlete awards. Coach Chris Spaidal is understandably proud of the achievements of his teams and players.
Lesedi Mujwirimi is in his first year Open Studies, and in his position as Striker is said to be “a constant concern for the opposition as he makes things happen on the field.” Teammate Ezra Jeffrey-Comeau is a 3rd-year Midfielder who is working toward a combined BPE/BEd degree. He is known for playing strong defense while pushing the offensive attack.
Jessica Winterford, Midfielder, is a graduate of the GPRC Wolves Soccer Club Program and is in her first year of Open Studies at the College. On the team she is especially effective at setting up offensive plays resulting in goals. Danica Blasius, who is completing her second year of Physical Education, also plays Midfielder, and scored 10 goals this season. Last year, Danica was an ACAC All Conference player, a CCAA Academic All Canadian, a CCAA National Scholar and an ACAC Academic Award Recipient.
The recognition was unexpected by these players, but very well deserved, and GPRC is very proud of their accomplishments.
“I am extremely pleased with the recognition given to our Wolves athletes,” says François Fournier, Athletics Director. “The teams have been improving over the course of the season, in the more competitive division, thanks to the play of these players. Their leadership has made the teams better.”
Congratulations Wolves!
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For more information please call:
François Fournier, Athletics Director
Grande Prairie Regional College
780-539-2230
ffournier@gprc.ab.ca