Lakeland Rustlers honored

Although the 2019 – 2020 Lakeland Athletic awards night was presented in a way different than previous years, student athletes from all the Rustler teams were acknowledged for their hard work over the season.

On April 7, every 15 minutes, the athletics department released the names of the award recipients for each team culminating in the two most prestigious awards, Male and Female Athlete of theYear. 

Fifth year Women's Basketball players Brianne Hergott earned the prestigious honor above all other female student athletes for her great leadership.  Hergott was a key contributor to the women's basketball team catching their first ever ACAC title as well as a strong academic earning herself a CCAA Academic All Canadian award. 

On the men's side, fourth year Volleyball left side, Matt Peck earned the honor for his great play, strong academics and engagement in the community.  Peck was one of the leaders on the men's volleyball team who helped the Rustlers to their first playoff appearance in over 10 years.

Although the comradery was not in person during the evening it was in spirit as several comments were made on social media congratulating all the award winners.