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Kooyers Earns Mid-Con Award for Sixth Time in His Career

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Valparaiso University's Nic Kooyers (Holland, Mich./Holland H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after posting a combined 5-2 record over the weekend at the Windy City Invitational.

The junior went 3-1 in the A Flight of singles play, advancing to the championship match. He downed opponents from Ferris State, Illinois-Chicago, and Chicago State, all in straight sets, before falling to Brenton Bacon of Ferris State in the title tilt.

In doubles play with Mike Shideler (Valparaiso, Ind./Munster H.S.), the duo posted wins against Grand Valley State and Chicago State, both at the number one position.

For Kooyers, it is the sixth time he has earned the honor in his three years with the Brown and Gold. He earned it three times as a rookie and twice last season in addition to this week's honor.
W Track Hillsdale Classic Hillsdale, Mich.
May 8 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 1 Chicago, Ill.
May 8 Youngstown State 9
Softball Valpo 3 Chicago, Ill.
May 9 UIC 1
M Track Dr. Keeler Invitational Naperville, Ill.
May 10 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 4 8 inn.
May 10 Cleveland State 3
Softball Valpo 10 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 Wright State 2
Baseball Valpo 0 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 UIC 3
W Track GVSU Last Chance Allendale, Mich.
May 11 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 1
Softball Valpo 11 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 9
Baseball Valpo 5 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 UIC 12
Baseball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 12 UIC 5
Baseball Toledo 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 14 Valpo 6
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 16 13th/13 (309)
Baseball Youngstown State 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 16 Valpo 4
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 17 13th/13 (617)
Baseball Youngstown State 4 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 17 Valpo 7
Softball Valpo 0 Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 17 #7/8 Michigan 5
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 18 13th/13 (927)
Baseball Youngstown State 2 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 18 Valpo 3
Softball Valpo 7 Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 18 Central Michigan 4
Softball Valpo Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 18, 4:30 p.m. California
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 23, 4:30 p.m. Horizon League Championship
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 24, 4:30 p.m. Horizon League Championship
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 25, 4:30 p.m. Horizon League Championship
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 26, 4:30 p.m. Horizon League Championship