Special recognition was given to the senior class of Chelsea Chadwick, Kristen DeWees, Kim McGowan, Alyssa Merrick and Christina Spinaris, who finished up their ONU careers as the winningest class in program history with an overall record of 58-20-6 and an exceptional Ohio Athletic Conference record of 31-3-2.
Individual honors were also handed out which were voted on by the team. Senior Alyssa Merrick earned the Team MVP for her efforts this season. Merrick finished the season with 7 goals and 13 assists for a total of 27 points. Earning Most Valuable Offensive player for the 2011 season was Sami Atkinson. For her contributions to the ONU back line, Chelsea Chadwick was voted as Most Valuable Defensive player. Newcomer of the Year was given to Kristina Klusek who was named second team All OAC and finished her freshman year tied for first in the OAC with 12 goals on the season. Awards given by the coaching staff were also handed out at the banquet. Receiving the Most Improved award was sophomore Lauryn Zielinski who earned her first goal in the OAC season finale at Marietta. Senior tri-captain Kristen DeWees received the Coaches Award for her tremendous efforts on and off the field. DeWees was a 2010 and 2011 team captain and has also received All OAC and All Region honors while in goal for the Polar Bears. In addition to these awards, the Goal of the Year was voted on by those in attendance. Kristina Klusek brought home this award for her NCAA overtime goal vs. Scranton. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel at ONUWSOCCER to view the season highlight videos.
Overall, the banquet was a great way to reflect on the past season, to honor accomplishments, and give thanks to everyone who contributed to a 2011 season which was full of memories and highlights.
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