Their seasons may be done, but for four
Laurentian University soccer players, the rewards for their
strong efforts this past season are still rolling in.
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Politi put in a strong effort
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Mens' stand-out Giuseppe Politi and
womens' stars Erica Duczeminski, Cara Smith, and Melynda
Roach, who all hail from Sudbury, have been named as
Ontario University Athletics (OUA)
North/South Division All-Stars.
Politi, in his fourth season with the
Voyageurs, was ranked seventh in OUA scoring five goals in the
seven games he played.
The Voyageurs, who narrowly missed the
playoffs this season, were led by the strong play of
Politi.
"This is an excellent achievement for
Giuseppe, he started off the season injured, missing the first
three games, and he worked hard to back into game shape,"
said Head Coach Carlo Castrechino in a news release.
"Giuseppe was instrumental in carrying this team to a near
play off berth, which
unfortunately was cut short."
Duczeminski was honoured with First Team
All-Star accolades in her rookie campaign. Duczeminski who was
a tower of power for the Lady Vees, led the team this season,
and elevated her own game to that of a seasoned veteran adding
three goals in 10 games.
"Erica has another four seasons for the
Vees and will, without a doubt, develop into one of the
premiere defenders in the OUA and the country," said Head
Coach Rob Gallo in a news release.
This marks the second year Smith has been
named to an OUA All-Star team. Last year, Smith made the first
team. Due to the injury woes suffered by the Lady Vees all
season, Smith was moved from her usual position to outside
left, where she added three goals in eight games.
"Cara is a game player, and gives 100
percent both in practice and in the game, she was also a
co-captain for this year and was an excellent leader,"
said Gallo
Defender Roach, in her third year with the
Vees, has finally received some recognition for her excellent
defensive play. Roach, who is touted as one of the best
defenders in the OUA, put together her best season as of yet
for the Vees.
"A solid defender, Melynda is finally
starting to garner respect for her abilities," said Gallo.
"All three of these ladies are members of the Sudbury
Canadians USL program, and blossoming into outstanding OUA and
CIS players," said Gallo.
