The Guelph Gryphons have become synonymous with success.
The best and brightest Gryphons were honoured, including
And for all of the teams and individual athletes who proudly
the
wore the red, black and gold during the 2018-19 varsity season, Thursday, March 28 was the night for the entire athletics program
101 athletes who reached league allstar status, 10 first-year athletes named to the OUA AllRookie teams and the 13 individuals (nine athletes and four
to be recognized. The Gryphons capped an historic year with
coaches) recognized as OUA major award winners. There was an
a well-deserved celebration as a crowd of over 820 people
impressive 39 athletes who achieved the pinnacle of collegiate
gathered at the GGAC for the 2019 Athletic Banquet.
athletics, earning U SPORTS All-Canadian honours.
the most successful school in the country this past season after recording
The major awards gave a glimpse of the diverse and talented
more top-three finishes at nationals than any other U SPORTS
season. In the end, it was fifth-year track and field star Jenna
institution, including national titles in women’s hockey and both
Westaway and fourth-year striker Jace Kotsopoulos of the men’s
women’s and men’s track and field. Director of Athletics Scott
soccer team who were recognized as the Gryphon Athletes of
McRoberts was struck not only by the victories but by the people
the Year.
The Gryphons were
who achieved them.
athletes who performed so admirably for Guelph this past varsity
A complete list of award winners from the 2018-19 Gryphon
“It just shows you the type of talent we have and the people
Athletic Banquet can be found on pg 9..
that our coaches recruit, both on and off the field and in the community,” said McRoberts. “I’m so proud of what everybody has accomplished this year and we all get to celebrate in being No. 1 in
it’s not just accomplishments on the field, it’s the grades they are achieving and the difference we are making in young kids’ lives in the community.” the country. And
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See past winners, watch the nomination videos & view photos by going to > gryphons.ca/201819AB
