10 | theLAKER An historic year for men’s soccer The men’s soccer team secured its first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region III, District B Championship. The Lakers’ 4-3 victory over Herkimer College ended the Generals’ 19-year reign as champions. This historic win earned the Lakers their debut in the NJCAA Division III National Tournament. Robin Giesing, Ben Domann, Joao Antonio-Rocha, and Allan Matheus all earned First-Team All-Region honors, while Ben Berger and Carlos Aguiar were recognized with Third-Team All-Region honors. Carlos and Joao were also named to the All-Tournament team. Of the 26-player roster, 20 are international students hailing from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, England, Germany, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, and Spain. Robin, who is from Essen, Germany, was named District B, All-Tournament Most Valuable Player. As a first-year midfielder, he contributed 18 goals, including two game-winners, 15 assists and 51 points. “I think what helped us succeed is that we were always together as a team. We had such a good bond that kept us motivated,” Robin said. SEASONS OF SUCCESS FOR LAKERS ATHLETICS The College community cheered the rising successes in men’s soccer and esports and continued strong performance by women’s volleyball during the fall. campus happenings Joseph Yates was a national standout during the regular esports season. Payton Stoddard finished her career as the most accomplished setter in women’s volleyball history.
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