Ria Johnston and Isaac Wolters named 69传媒Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 69传媒Panther Athletes of the Week for September 9鈥�15, 2024, are Ria Johnston (women鈥檚 rugby) and Isaac Wolters (men鈥檚 soccer).
Johnston made an immediate impact in her first game back from injury. In the 18th minute of Sunday鈥檚 game against the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women, the third-year centre and science student from Charlottetown, PEI, sprinted about 70 metres to record her first try of the season.
鈥淩ia was the spark we needed injected into our lineup,鈥� said head coach James Voye. 鈥淪he immediately made an impact on both attack and defence and was a threat to score each time she touched the ball. She proved why she should be a candidate for league MVP.鈥�
In a home game against St. Francis Xavier University on September 15, Wolters, a fourth-year goalkeeper and science student from Springvale, PEI, recorded five saves, including two big diving stops in the second half to preserve the 1-1 draw against St. FX.
鈥淚saac was outstanding against the X-Men who are ranked #6 in the country,鈥� said head coach Lewis Page. 鈥淗e stood his ground all game long and made several pivotal saves to preserve the result for us.鈥�
Go Panthers Go!
