2009 "Mountie" Award Finalists Set
Isaac Williams
LA GRANDE, Ore. – The second annual “Mountie” awards show is drawing closer and the Eastern Oregon University Sports Information department is releasing this year’s finalists.
The finalists were chosen after Mountaineer athletes, supporters, and fans submitted more than 800 online ballets between Monday, May 11th and Monday May, 18th.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a V.I.P. gala for the presenters and nominees. The program and award show will begin at 7 p.m. There are a variety of awards along with performances during the award show.
All fans and supporters of Mountaineer athletics are encouraged to attend the evening, but every attendee is asked to dress to impress. This is a formal affair.
2009 Mountie - Top 3 Finalists
Volleyball Player of the Year
Grace Deboodt
Sareena Simpson
Chelsea Herron
Football Player of the Year
Chris Ware
Jeff McNally
Travis Morscheck
Women’s CC Athlete of the Year
Marcella Bosch
Christine Eckstein
Men’s CC Player of the Year
Doug Benson
Cam Starner
Zach Heath
Soccer Player of the Year
Lauren Robideau
Tennly Paul- Bowden
Martha Billings
Women’s Basketball Player of the Year
Brianna Smith
Ashlee Michelson
Kyle Miller
Men’s Basketball Player of the Year
Paul Carollo
Kris Groce
Jeremy Templeton
Fan of the Year
Dixie Lund
Brock
Rob Cashell
Softball Player of Year
Megan Platz
Megan Monaghan
Iris Woodhead
Men’s Track & Field Player of the Year
Lucas Ohmes
Chris Dilley
Chris Hoppie
Women’s Track & Field Player of the Year
Marcella Bosch
Cayla Weissert
Sara Bates
Game/Event of the Year:
Football 76 -55 game win over Rocky Mountain College
Football- Beating Montana- Western
Men’s Basketball- Elite 8
Female Athlete of the Year:
Grace Deboodt
Megan Platz
Marcella Bosch
Male Athlete of the Year:
Kris Groce
Chris Ware
Lucas Ohmes
Coach of the Year:
Ryan Looney (men’s basketball)
Kaki McLean (volleyball)
Tim Camp (football)
Team of the Year:
Men’s Basketball
Volleyball
Track & Field