BURLINGTON, Ont. - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the men's soccer award winners and all-stars on Thursday, with four Bold players picking up all-star honours.
Following a 9-3-0 regular season, consistent national ranking, and a semifinals appearance,
Christian Westlaken,
Luca Di Marco,
Kai Martin, and
Juan Pablo Delgadillo were all named to the East division all-star squad.
For captain Westlaken, this is the first conference honour of his career as he cracks the list of First-Team all-stars. In his ten games played, Westlaken was a steadying presence to the Bold back line and a reliable defender. His versatility was critical to the Bold lineup, as he easily fit in the midfield and could build offensive opportunities through the middle or down the wing.
Another first time all-star, Di Marco also lands on the First-Team list after a two goal, two assist regular season. Di Marco was a consistent threat down the right wing, using his speed to beat opponents to balls and his finesse to work the sidelines for possession. His ability to finish as well as be a play maker made him a dangerous player to defend.
Defender
Kai Martin picked up a Second-Team all-star nod, his second consecutive year with conference recognition. Martin helped the team defence record seven clean sheets in 12 contests and was critical to thwarting opponents' scoring chances. Martin also timed his runs from the back line into an attacking position with ease, and became a dangerous player down the wing. His three assists ranked him second on the Bold this season.
In his first season with the Bold, midfielder
Juan Pablo Delgadillo was named a Second-Team all-star after a strong season. His ability to win balls and dispossess his opponents made him one of the best midfielders in the conference. He was also a threat on set pieces, often swinging balls into the scoring area for his teammates.
A list of all-time Bold award winners can be found
here.
OUA Major Awards & All-Stars
Players of the Year: Christopher Campoli (Ontario Tech, East) and Soji Olatoye (York, West)
Coach of the Year: Ramin Mohammadi (Ontario Tech, East) and Carmine Isacco (York, West)
Rookies of the Year: Kevon Grant (Ontario Tech, East) and James Arango (Waterloo, West)
Community Service Award: Deven Doodnath (Nipissing, East) and Justin Joseph (Waterloo, West)
East Division All-Stars
First-Team
Gabriel Pastore, Nipissing
Jacob Begley, Ontario Tech
Christopher Malekos, Carleton
Tyrell Chambers, Nipissing
Christian Westlaken, TMU
Christopher Campoli, Ontario Tech
Scott Mazzotta, Carleton
Jack Collins, Nipissing
Luca Piccioli, Carleton
Justin Irwin, Ontario Tech
Luca Di Marco, TMU
Second-Team
Matthew Mattila, Ontario Tech
Nick Alie Day, Queen's
Ainsley Bryan, Trent
Kai Martin, TMU
Anthony White, Toronto
Juan Pablo Delgadillo, TMU
Trivine Esprit, Ontario Tech
Nicolas Patenaude, Laurentian
Shon Siegelwachs, Toronto
Andrea Gortana, Queen's
Henry Gagnon, RMC