(Waukesha, WI) - The Northern Athletics Conference has announced the awards for the 2009 men's soccer season, as voted on by the conference's head coaches. Included are 14-member First and Second All-NAC Teams, honorable mention selections, a 14-member All-Freshman Team, a 12-member All-Sportsmanship Team and the four individual awards of Defensive Player, Offensive Player, Freshman and Coach of the Year.
Marian's Nick Henkemeyer (Prior Lake, MN) and Jim Chavez (Platteville, WI) were named NAC Honorable Mention selections, while Joel Vera (Fond du Lac, WI) was named to the All-Freshman Team. Henkemeyer was also named to the All-Sportsmanship Team.
Henkemeyer, a senior, started in goal all 18 games this past season and sported a 1.52 goals-against-average. He recorded 94 saves and posted five shutouts. Henkemeyer started three years in goal for the Sabres.
Chavez, a junior midfielder, started in 16 games this season and scored one goal and added two assists. He was solid as a defensive midfielder and helped guide the Sabre attack by gaining possession.
Vera started in all 18 games as a freshman and added one assist from his defensive position. He was a big part of Marian's defense posting five shutouts.
For a complete list of the NAC awards, click here.