69传媒announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, October 17-23
Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Alysha Corrigan (Women鈥檚 Rugby) and Mark Smith (Men鈥檚 Soccer), the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the week for October 17-23!
Alysha Corrigan is a third-year Business student from Charlottetown and plays centre on the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Panthers lost a very close 22-17 game to Acadia in the AUS semi-final Saturday evening. 鈥淎lysha was a major force in both the Panthers attack and defense,鈥� said Coach John LaBoyne. 鈥淚n attack she lead the backs with play decisions and outstanding running plays. In defence, she covered the field, stopping many of the opposition breaks with difficult open field tackles. Alysha also contributed to the scoring line with a convert.鈥�
Mark Smith is a second-year fullback on the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Soccer team, and a second-year Business student from Charlottetown. The Panthers defeated Memorial University (2-0) and the Universit茅 de Moncton (3-1) in games over the weekend. 鈥淢ark provided outstanding leadership at the back during both games on the weekend, and scored the pivotal first goal versus MUN," commented Coach Lewis Page.
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