CBU foursome named AUS first-team all-stars, Midfielder Jason Hartill receives second-team nod
By Corey LeBlanc
CBU foursome named AUS first-team all-stars
Midfielder Jason Hartill receives second-team nod
By Corey LeBlanc
SYDNEY – A quartet of Cape Breton University (CBU) Capers have been selected as first-team all-stars in Atlantic University Sport (AUS) men's soccer.
Junior keeper Daniel Clarke helped anchor a stellar CBU defense, one that gave up only 12 goals – the second-least in the conference.
The native of Milton Keynes, England, posted an unbeaten record (7-0-3), with two shutouts.
The business administration student also finished third in the conference in goals against average (1.00) and save percentage (.808).
For the second time in his varsity career, defender Zé Cunha garnered a nod on the AUS first-team.
The native of Cascais, Portugal – once again – was a catalyst for the USPORTS second-ranked Capers, both offensively and defensively.
The BACS Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL) student – who won AUS rookie of the year in 2021 – collected six points on the season, including five goals, which placed him second on the Capers.
Sophomore midfielder Max Piepgrass of Calgary, Alberta – also named a conference first-team all-star – finished with two goals and one assist, while helping quarterback a potent CBU offense that tallied the second-highest goal total in the AUS, with 32.
Owen Sheppard, a junior striker from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, is the fourth Caper AUS first-team all-star.
The business administration student tied for first in the conference goal-scoring race, with nine, while collecting an AUS-best 39 shots.
With his electrifying speed and ability to finish, Sheppard tormented opponents all season.
Freshman midfielder Jason Hartill was named an AUS second-team all-star for the Capers.
A BACS Sport and Physical Activity Leadership (SPAL) student, the Carleton Place, Ontario native finished with 11 shots, while being a presence for CBU on both ends of the pitch.
The 2023 AUS all-stars from the Capers – with their teammates – helped CBU finish first in the conference regular season, with a defeated 9-0-3 mark.
CBU, who has a first-round bye in the 2023 AUS Men's Soccer Championship Tournament – presented by Bell, will be in semi-final action on Friday, Oct. 27, at 8, at Ness Timmons Field.
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