Veluw and Nowicki named Mucho Burrito AOTW
Jaden Veluw and Sophia Nowicki continued their strong campaigns last weekend, earning this week's Mucho Burrito Athlete of the Week honours!
Oct. 16, 2019 – One continued her domination of the ACAC field, the other helped his nationally ranked squad to another imporant point in the standings.
Kodiaks XC phenom Sophia Nowicki and Kodiaks men's soccer defender Jaden Veluw have been named this week's Mucho Burrito Kodiaks Athletes of the Week!
Congrats Sophia and Jaden! Enjoy your Mucho Burrito.
Sophia Nowicki - WXC
Sophia (third year, Bachelor of Nursing) continued her torrid season, finishing the ACAC Grand Prix series undefeated after another gold medal finish in Camrose last weekend.
The defending ACAC and CCAA champion has led the Kodiaks women’s team to a number one spot in the national rankings. She will look to defend her ACAC title in Calgary on Oct. 26.
Jaden Veluw - MSOC
Jaden (fourth year, Bachelor of Nursing) was a rock in the heart of the Kodiaks defence last weekend against the MHC Rattlers, holding the Medicine Hat offence to limited opportunities.
He picked up the player of the game award for his effort, which helped the nationally ranked Kodiaks secure a valuable point after a 1-1 tie.
Mucho Burrito has been the proud sponsor of the Kodiaks Athlete of the Week award since 2018. Both recipients of this week's award will receive a gift certificate for Mucho Burrito.