The Estevan Minor Box Lacrosse Association saluted the efforts of its athletes, volunteers and officials on June 26 during its annual awards night at the Super 8 Motel.
In the athlete categories, Porter Crossman was named the TS&M Male Athlete of the Year and Jade Jumbe was selected as the TS&M Female Athlete of the Year.
Crossman’s nominator praised him for taking risks by trying out for the Saskatchewan Sask. Lacrosse League elite and Team Sask. entries for this season.
“His hard work has earned him a place on both these rosters. He is a hard worker on the floor and encourages his team to work just as hard.”
Jumbe’s nominator said she has gained confidence to get in the play and come out with the ball this season.
“Jade has played lacrosse now for a few years and was extremely excited for the season to start this spring,” said Jumbe’s nominator.
Ryder Mantei, who played in tyke this year, was named the rising star for his improvements throughout the season; Colin Fogarty won the Tyson Julke Memorial Award for demonstrating dedication, determination and a love for the game; and Alex Von Sprecken was named the winner of the Dustin Pratt Hard Charger Award, which goes to a player who is aggressive, a determined team player, has a positive team impact and is a leader.
Other awards were also handed out.
Dallas and Misty Hall won the Harris Oilfield Volunteer of the Year Award, as both have been involved with the association in different capacities. Misty serves as the secretary and the liaison with the South Sask. Lacrosse League, and Dallas is a coach and an official.
Marc Seemann was named the J&L’s Bike and Skate Coach of the Year Award winner for his work with the peewee Voltz and the tyke division, as well as his willingness to spend time with players. Dion Wagstaff brought home the President’s Award thanks to his dedication to the organization, and Tanner Hall was named the Fast Trucking Official of the Year.
In a post on their Facebook page, the lacrosse association noted they had more nominees than a year earlier.
There is still some youth lacrosse to be played this season, as the Regens Metals peewee Voltz, the Power Dodge bantam Voltz and the MNP midget Voltz are all in Saskatoon from July 5-6 for provincials.
