Bryan News

The AAC men's soccer regular season awards banquet took place last night at Milligan College. The Lions received several individual awards, including two of the top individual awards given.

 

AAC Player of the Year - Daniel O'Kane (Jr) - O'kane was named to the All-Conference 1st Team in his sophomore and junior years.  In his freshman year, he was named to the All-Conference 2nd Team.  He is the team's captain and their leader.  He is the veteran and the anchor on Bryan's defense.  The day after being named Player of the Year, O'Kane scored the Lion's game -winning goal in overtime to send them into the conference final.  He will look to continue to lead the Lions in their run to the NAIA National Tournament.

AAC Co-Freshman of the Year - Tom Hemmings (Fr) - Hemmings has had a terrific year for a freshman.  He is a hardworking outside halfback, whose fitness is his best weapon.  For the year, Hemmings has scored 4 goals and had 9 assists.  He will look to help the offense get going as the Lions enter the National Tournament. 

All Conference 1st Team:

Tom Hemmings (Fr) - Midfielder

Daniel O'Kane (Jr) - Back

Harry Sherwood (So) - Back

All-Conference 2nd Team:

Bennie Bardales (Jr) - Midfielder

Rodrigo Pigatto (Jr) - Goalkeeper

All-Conference 3rd Team:

Jordan Devlin (Fr) - Back

Jacabo Gallardo (Jr) - Midfielder

Academic All-Conference:

Matt Dee (Sr) - Back

Hayden Lavo (Sr) - Midfielder

Lee Rickman (So) - Back

Stephen Russell (Sr) - Back

To receive the Academic All-Conference award the recipient must be at least a sophomore and have at least a 3.25 GPA.