Hey guys, I know the voting has already opened for the awards, but we wanted to make some last-minute contributions to the discussion and a few shout-outs to some of Kenyon’s players.
Calvin Trisolini - Haverford
One of the main reason for Haverford’s success. Calvin is their main offensive threat, taking the disc every other and putting it wherever he wants on the field.
Emilio Bartlett - Wooster
As a handler, Emilio is really able to control the pace and flow of the game. His throws are always well placed and good decisions. His breaks are very difficult to defend, opening up the entire field for Wooster’s offense.
Dan Lynch - Wooster
Lynch is perhaps one of the fastest guys around and is always willing to put his body on the line, both on offense or on defense. He compliments Emilio for a killer combo of accuracy and speed.
Jay Ratajczak - Franciscan
Probably the most underappreciated player in this forum. Unstoppable in the air and always laying out for big end zone grabs.
Tommy Koch - Franciscan
Tommy not only wows with his remarkable athleticism, his bid-through D’s that come out of nowhere, and his beautiful throws, but his ability to serve as a great leader and role model for both his team and other teams in the region is incredibly special. He plays the game right- he plays hard by the rules while maintaining some of the best spirit I’ve seen. Young players should be looking to his play as a textbook example of how a great ultimate player plays and acts.
Dominic Schuster- Franciscan
Dom is the most difficult cutter to guard in the region. He is fast, his agility is great, and his timing is perfect. Once the disc is in his hands, he will put it where he wants. His throws are all incredible, especially his break hucks.
Sam Schurer - OWU
Hands down the best throws in the Region and the main reason for OWU’s success. Not only is it impossible to take a look away from Sam if he wants it, but it is nearly impossible to keep the disc out of his hands. Great spirit, too.
Conrad Schlör - Oberlin
One of Oberlin’s top cutters. Incredibly fast. Great defender, perhaps the best I saw in the region. Getting open on Conrad is next to impossible.
Jason Freedman - Oberlin
A speedy handler capable of getting open just about anywhere. His array of throws not only utilize the breakside, but also give Oberlin’s cutters well-timed deep looks. Jason seems to embody perfectly the mix of competitiveness and fun that makes Oberlin one of the most enjoyable match-ups you can find. His leadership and loud presence on the sideline was visible even during the most difficult moments of games.
Alex Piper - Kenyon
Kenyon’s go-to cutter for years and hands down the best player on the team. Gets open on nearly every under, drawing the top defender from the other team and even then teams would even have a help defender to try to shut him down. Often he goes every other on offense, making several layout grabs in a single point and putting up buttery hucks in stride to open deep looks. When the disc is turned, his defense is phenomenal, shutting down his man consistently and has huge layout D’s. He and Tommy Koch are perhaps the most fun matchup to watch, as their offense and defense are nearly identical. Easy pick for first team all region.
Dom Camperchioli - Kenyon
Long considered Kenyon’s best defender, Dom made the leap this year from a situational thrower to a full-time center handler. His relentless style of play allows for him to get open for nearly every reset throw as well as shut down the best cutters on the opposing team. A true game changer on both sides of the disc, Dom’s invaluable leadership and spirited play make him a standout in the region.
Charlie Lehman - Kenyon
Charlie is one of the most enjoyable players to watch. A truly explosive athlete, he is willing to put his body on the line for layout grabs and huge blocks that challenge under-cuts. Only in his second year of play, Charlie managed to take over the offense with well-timed continuation cuts and provide a streaking downfield target for Piper’s hucks.
Isaiah Stavchansky - Kenyon
Isaiah is the engine behind Kenyon’s D-line success. Starting with his massive pulls, Isaiah makes himself a commanding presence on the field. He takes some of the toughest matchups, and manages to consistently get blocks with his physical style of play. On offense, he is capable of getting open on every-other throw and advancing the disc with quick handler motion. Isaiah puts up beautiful deep shots that have earned Kenyon quick breaks and shifted momentum back to their favor.
All-freshman nomination:
Al Gourrier Jr. (AJ) - Kenyon
Just about anyone that matched up against AJ will likely remember him as a blur of lime-green cleats heading toward the endzone. Although he had never played a game of ultimate just a few months ago, he has worked hard to learn the game and establish himself as one of Kenyon’s best (and undoubtedly fastest) cutters. Not only leading the team in goals, AJ played stingy defense on opposing cutters and forced turns by following every play and fighting for the disc. Always keeping his cool and a smile on his face, AJ is a spirited competitor and will definitely take on a huge role in Serf’s future.
