Austin MacDonell of the Niagara College men's soccer program has been selected as the OCAA Men's Soccer Athlete of the Week. MacDonell was outstanding during the Knights' 4-0 victory over the Lambton Lions on October 6th. MacDonell recorded a hat trick in the contest.
The five-foot-eleven forward is a native of Pickering, Ontario and is currently in his second year with the Niagara College men's soccer program.
With a berth in the playoffs on the line, MacDonell scored three goals to help lift the Knights to an impressive 4-0 victory over the visiting Lambton Lions on Sunday.
A graduate a Pickering High School, MacDonell is currently studying fitness and health promotion at Niagara College. He has been a key member of the Knights offense all season recording four goals in eight matches, and serving as the key setup man for fellow striker Carlos Williams.
Knights' head coach Frank DeChellis commented "Austin has matured into the type of student and athlete that can really succeed at the post-secondary level. He came back to the program this season a grown man, both on and off the field. He was patient early on, struggling to score but was more than happy to combine with his fellow strikers to keep our program effective. Having found his scoring touch and being recognized like this, is a just reward."
MacDonell and the rest of the Niagara College men's soccer program will open the 2013 OCAA playoffs on the road on Friday, October 11th when the team visits the St. Clair Saints.
