Men's Soccer All-Conference Awards Announced
KIAC champion Mid-Continent University dominated the awards ceremony in much the same way as they dominated conference play. The Cougars claimed six of the 12 all-conference, 1
st team awards, and took home one outstanding player award as well.
Mid-Continent's Charles Achia was selected as the 2005 KIAC Defensive MVP. Andy Varns, of Brescia University, was named the 2005 KIAC Offensive MVP.
The coach-of-the-year honor proved to be a difficult selection. Joe Zakowicz (Mid-Continent University) earned partial ownership of the honor after guiding his team to the conference championship. Josh Oakley (Asbury College) was also tabbed for the honor, as the Eagles impressed opponents with improved play.
Mid-Continent University won the regular season title after going undefeated in conference play. They then won the tournament championship, defeating Asbury 8-1 in the semifinals, and then defeating Bethel College 2-0 in the finals. Mid-Continent moves on to the NAIA Region XII championship, which will be held Nov. 11-12, in Mayfield, Ky. As the #1 seed for that tournament, Mid-Continent will host that championship.
KIAC All-Conference, 1st team:
Goalkeepers
Dustin Crane, Mid-Continent University
Defenders
John Janiak, Brescia University
Charles Rivera, Bethel College
Willians Ribera, Mid-Continent University
Charles Achia, Mid-Continent University
Midfield
Rafael Garcia, Mid-Continent University
Guillermo Ferrando, Mid-Continent University
Peter Agwa, Mid-Continent University
John Benson, Brescia University
Ben Andrews, Asbury College
Forward
Malang Jarju, Bethel College
Andy Varns, Brescia University
KIAC All-Conference, 2nd team:
Goalkeepers
Andy Hamilton, Brescia University
Defenders
Keith Brown, Bethel College
Robert Swann, Bethel College
Stefan Ruddell, Brescia University
Midfield
Carlos Viale-Bercelli, Bethel College
Gary Duran, Mid-Continent University
Tom Malton, Bethel College
Gervase Pillay, Brescia University
Forward
Fenton Graham, Mid-Continent University
Sean Fraser, Bethel College
Matt Delong, Asbury College
Mzwandile Ginindza, Berea College
KIAC Offensive Player of the Year: Andy Varns, Brescia University
KIAC Defensive Player of the Year: Charles Achia, Mid-Continent University
KIAC Coach of the Year: Josh Oakley, Asbury College/Joe Zakowicz, Mid-Continent University