It’s now time for the Fall 2011 CCSN Player of the Year. These 3 players stood above the rest during the season and postseason. Remember, Christian College Sports Network DOES take into account how a player plays at the National Tournament, and their wow factor, BUT some player’s stats are too hard to overlook. Come back tomorrow for the CCSN Coach of the Year awards, but here are the Fall 2011 CCSN Player of the Year:
Women’s Soccer
Erin Law (Jr.)
Baptist Bible College
CCSN Player Rating: #4
Awards:
Preseason CCSN Standout 11
CCSN Standout 11
Stats:
Goals: 13
Assist: 4
Quote:
“This past season brought many opportunities to use the abilities that God has given me, my teammates and my coaches. We began this season in mid-august consisting of a team of 20 girls and 3 coaches and with a lot of work ahead of us. As the season came to an end, we were able to see how much we accomplished together, really as a family. This team is unlike any team I have ever heard of or ever played for because we come together for a bigger purpose other than playing the game of soccer. We play because we love God.”
Men’s Soccer
Jacob Persson (Fr.)
Moody Bible Institute
CCSN Player Rating: #1
Awards:
NCCAA Player of the Tournament
CCSN Standout 11
CCSN Newcomer of the Year
Stats:
Goals: 26
Assists: 7
Quote:
“Thank you, I definitely do not deserve all of these awards. I would not be here without my team who helped me get this far, I just happened to be the one at top that got the attention but they were just as much a part of it as I was. I also could not have done it with out all of my coaches who helped our team to be the best that we could be. Foremost out of all of these is the glory that is due God who has blessed me in so many ways giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful family here at Moody…not to mention the family I have at home who taught me everything I know. Praise the Lord for his many blessings.”
Volleyball
Emma Kile (Sr.)
Clearwater Christian College
CCSN Player Rating: #4
Awards:
All-Tournament: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
NCCAA 1st Team All-American: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
AVCA All-American: 2009, 2010, 2011
NCCAA Player of the Year: 2010*, 2011
2011 CCSN Preseason Deadly Six
2011 CCSN Deadly Six
2011 CCSN Preseason Player of the Year
Stats:
Attacks: 1,638
Digs: 380
Aces: 50
Quote:
“Thank you for considering me for the award. It’s an honor to receive it amongst so many good athletes.
This season has been great, and we grew so much in the last 4 months. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to play with. Winning Nationals was definitely a great end to our season; however, our goal through the entire season was to honor and glorify God – win or lose. God really blessed us!
Four years has flown by; however, I have learned so much through volleyball. It has had a lasting impact on my life, and I appreciate all the friends and memories that were made. To God be the glory!”
*Co-Player of the Year
**All-Stats are Regular Season Statistics
Erin Law wasn’t even the best player in her region let alone the nation. LBC had at least 3 girls better then law. In Ally Brown 18 goals 12 assists. Whitney Heise 19 goals 6 assists. And Monica Horning 10 goals and 8 assists. I mean really? Is there no love for lbc because they decided to go to the NCAA tournament instead of the NCCAA tournament?
If Erin Law was not even the best player in her own region why was she selected East Region Player of the Year
Also in looking at the overall picture yes Lancaster had some great players but when considered for CCSN Player of the Year it Does take into account the National Tournament and since Lancaster was not there and Law was selected Player of the Tournament how is it so hard to understand her selection. Also her stats were for only the regular season not anything more than that and the numbers for the ladies from Lancaster are more than regular season. Law did finish with 20 goals and more than that her ability to control the game at both ends of the field. You CANNOT judge a player only by her stats. Even if that’s what someone wants to do just look at the numbers as well.
It would be hard for them to give their biggest award to someone they were never able to see play during the year. Maybe they will get some love from the NCAA??
I saw Jacob at Nationals. He was certainly a dominant player. I appreciate his humble response to his award.