Friday, December 3, 2010

MCC-Blue River Superstars


The soccer program at MCC-Blue River held its annual soccer awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This annual event recognizes the athletic achievements of both the men’s and women’s soccer teams.

This year, there was a lot to celebrate. Both teams finished with the most wins ever in their four year history. The women finished as NJCAA Region XVI Semifinalist, posting an 11-3 record. The men’s team won their first NJCAA Region XVI Championship, posting a 12-8 record. The awards ceremony celebrated both the team and individual accomplishments of these student athletes.



Also honored at the program were Tony Wrisinger and Bill Althaus with an MCC-Blue River Soccer Spirit Award for supporting local student athletes through high quality sports coverage.

Both Wrisinger and Althaus co-host the Sonic Locker Room, a radio program featuring local athletes and sports programs in the Independence, Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit area. During the past year the Sonic Locker room has twice interviewed the Blue River coaches. The second interview can be found on the Trail Blazers website (www.mcckc.edu/blueriver/soccer).

Awards and Commendations - Men


Offensive MVP – Zane Christenson, Steven Long

Defensive MVP – Chad Middleton, Jeremy Herrman

Leadership Award – Jared Bailey

Player’s Choice Award – Sean Lindsey


Awards and Commendations - Women

Offensive MVP – Courtney Codilla, Kristi Blau

Defensive MVP – Abby Bailey, Jessica Brumble

Leadership Award – Monett Johnson

Most Improved Player – Brianna Loveall

Player’s Choice Award – Monett Johnson

Region XVI 1st Team – Ashley Killian, Jessica Brumble, Kristi Blau, Steven Long, Sean Lindsey

Region XVI 2nd Team – Monett Johnson, Cecilia Perez, Abby Bailey, Zane Christenson, Jared Bailey

Region XVI Men’s Coach of the Year
David Owens

2010 Trail Blazer Soccer Spirit Award
Went to the Sonic Locker Room
Tony Wrisinger and Bill Althaus
Kirstie Warren, Ashley Killian, Ceci Perez and Darren Kraft were also recognized for their contribution to team spirit and chemistry.

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