Sarnia Jr. B Pacers
Annual Awards Banquet
 

back row, l-r: Chris Gibbs, Chris Theoret, Justin Matthews

front row, l-r: Riley Thompson, Jesse Thompson,  Ryan Charteris,  Mike Butler


The Sarnia Jr. B Pacer held their annual awards banquet at Huron Oaks on Thursday to close off the 2008 season.
 

Earning the Douglas Daye Award for "Heart, Hustle & Desire went to Riley Thompson who
later on was presented with the Cal Adam Memorial Award for Unsung Hero.

The Best Defense Award was presented to Mike Butler.  The Harold Snell Memorial Trophy
for Most Sportsmanlike Player went to Ryan Charteris.  Charteris earned his second award
along with Justin Matthews who both shared the Rookie of the Year Award.

 Most Improved player went to Chris Gibbs and the Tom Wright Award for the most dedicated player was
awarded to Chris Theoret.  The Jack Zonneville Award for Most Valuable Player went
to Jesse Thomson.  Thompson also earned the In Motion Award for Heath, Fitness and Wellness.

The final award of the night went long time supporters of Pacer Lacrosse Pam & Neil Churchill who
earned the High Achievment Award in the Sport of Lacrosse.  They were honoured for their dedication
and service throughout the year.

Head Coach John Dark addressed the players, families and friends after the awards ceremony
and praised the players on the season. Despite having a slow start he felt that this was a transition year
for the team and he is looking forward to next year with many 2nd and 3rd year players returning.

The team went 5 - 14 - 1 for the 2008 season.