12/17/07
Quincy University has just learned that Brad Niemann and Branko "Bane" Isailovic have been selected to the 2007 All-Great Lakes Region Men's Soccer Team announced by the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association ofAmerica).
Niemann, a Senior, was selected to the Second Team, and Isailovic, a Junior, was chosen to the Third Team. Both had previously been named to the All-GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Second Team. Niemann, a Tri-Captain, QU's second leading scorer with 6 goals and 6assists from his Center Midfield position, had previously chosen as QU's Most Valuable Player during his final campaign with the Hawks. Isailovic, also a Tri-Captain, was previously honored as QU's Best Defenderfor the second year in a row for his stellar play in the center of the Hawk backfield. With one more season of eligibility remaining, he will return to lead the Hawks in their 2008 Fall season.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
QU Wraps Up Season At Awards Banquet
12/3/07 Sunday, December 2nd, brought an official end to the HAWKS 2007 season with the Awards Luncheon in the QU Hall of Fame Room. The team, and several sets of parents, siblings, and grand parents enjoyed a very nice meal, after which, Coach Mackenzie expressed a number of deserving thank-yous, and then summed up the 2007 season as quite a successful comeback from a sub-par '06 campaign. In his talk, Coach Mackenzie noted that the HAWKS 12 wins were 7 more than the previous season, and that their 4th place GLVC finish was 5 spots higher than in '06, each a significant achievement. He attributed the successful season to the determination, leadership, and loyalty of the 13 squad members returning from the stressful '06 season coupled with the infusion of new "life", energy, speed, and talent of 9 incoming freshman, noting that the two groups blended together very well to form a true TEAM.
Although all 22 squad members contributed to the successful '07 campaign, a few were singled out in votes by their peers for individual awards:
Abe Dirnberger, a freshman from Notre Dame HS in Cape Girardeau (MO), was selected for the Most Improved Player Award. Abe came to the HAWKS as sort of an unknown, but diligently worked his way into playing time and saw that time increase over the 16 games he saw action in, allowing him to score 1 game-winning assist (in OT) and 1 game winning goal.
Jack Wedemeier, also a freshman from Cape Notre Dame, was selected as the Rookie of the Year for his outstanding play in 18 games. Jack scored 6 goals (3 game-winners) and had one assist and showed great skill and composure while in possession of the ball. Jack started 13 times at the striker position and also was versatile enough to play out wide at left wing.
Brad Niemann from Notre Dame HS, Quincy (IL), received the Silver Boot Award as the team's second-leading scorer (6 goals & 6 assists) with 18 points. One of Brad's goals was a game-winner. All of his offensive points came while playing in the difficult Center Midfield position that often requires playing some more defense than offense.
Jayme Groark from CBC HS, St. Louis (MO), won the Gold Boot Award as the team's highest point maker with his 20 points coming on 8 goals and 4 assists. One of Jayme's goals was a game-winner. Jayme's total points would surely have been higher if he hadn't had to miss 4 matches due to injury. Jayme, QU's starting striker, also helped the HAWKS offensively with his ability to "hold" on to the ball to allow time for the rest of the team to catch up with the attack.
Branko "Bane" Isailovic, from Belgrade Serbia, was selected at the HAWKS Best Defender for the second year in a row. As one of the team's Tri-Captains "Bane" anchored the defense from his Center Back position. In each and every game he exhibited leadership, rugged challenges on every air ball in his vicinity, tough tackles, and smart distribution when in position of the ball.
Brad Niemann earned top accolades as QU's Most Valuable Player for his terrific senior season at Center Midfield. Brad played almost every minute of every game because of the quality of his performance and due to his tremendous physical fitness. As a team Tri-Captain, Brad led by his example of total commitment to always give 100% every moment on the field, and by placing the welfare of the team before his own. He will be missed in 2008!
Yes, the 2007 season was successful, and enjoyable. With most of the squad returning for the '08 campaign the future looks bright. However, in his closing remarks, Coach Mackenzie told the squad, "what ever effort we put into the 2007 season... that effort... and MORE... will be needed in 2008 if we hope to win a GLVC Championship and earn an NCAA bid. He said, we can't rest on what we've done. We have to work harder."
Although all 22 squad members contributed to the successful '07 campaign, a few were singled out in votes by their peers for individual awards:
Abe Dirnberger, a freshman from Notre Dame HS in Cape Girardeau (MO), was selected for the Most Improved Player Award. Abe came to the HAWKS as sort of an unknown, but diligently worked his way into playing time and saw that time increase over the 16 games he saw action in, allowing him to score 1 game-winning assist (in OT) and 1 game winning goal.
Jack Wedemeier, also a freshman from Cape Notre Dame, was selected as the Rookie of the Year for his outstanding play in 18 games. Jack scored 6 goals (3 game-winners) and had one assist and showed great skill and composure while in possession of the ball. Jack started 13 times at the striker position and also was versatile enough to play out wide at left wing.
Brad Niemann from Notre Dame HS, Quincy (IL), received the Silver Boot Award as the team's second-leading scorer (6 goals & 6 assists) with 18 points. One of Brad's goals was a game-winner. All of his offensive points came while playing in the difficult Center Midfield position that often requires playing some more defense than offense.
Jayme Groark from CBC HS, St. Louis (MO), won the Gold Boot Award as the team's highest point maker with his 20 points coming on 8 goals and 4 assists. One of Jayme's goals was a game-winner. Jayme's total points would surely have been higher if he hadn't had to miss 4 matches due to injury. Jayme, QU's starting striker, also helped the HAWKS offensively with his ability to "hold" on to the ball to allow time for the rest of the team to catch up with the attack.
Branko "Bane" Isailovic, from Belgrade Serbia, was selected at the HAWKS Best Defender for the second year in a row. As one of the team's Tri-Captains "Bane" anchored the defense from his Center Back position. In each and every game he exhibited leadership, rugged challenges on every air ball in his vicinity, tough tackles, and smart distribution when in position of the ball.
Brad Niemann earned top accolades as QU's Most Valuable Player for his terrific senior season at Center Midfield. Brad played almost every minute of every game because of the quality of his performance and due to his tremendous physical fitness. As a team Tri-Captain, Brad led by his example of total commitment to always give 100% every moment on the field, and by placing the welfare of the team before his own. He will be missed in 2008!
Yes, the 2007 season was successful, and enjoyable. With most of the squad returning for the '08 campaign the future looks bright. However, in his closing remarks, Coach Mackenzie told the squad, "what ever effort we put into the 2007 season... that effort... and MORE... will be needed in 2008 if we hope to win a GLVC Championship and earn an NCAA bid. He said, we can't rest on what we've done. We have to work harder."
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