Gillian Tetlow – Women’s soccer
Devonte Sampson- Football
Gillian Tetlow – Women’s soccer
Gillian Tetlow of the Mounties women’s soccer team has been named the Joey’s Pizza and Pasta Athlete of the week for the week of September 16-22. Tetlow and her Mountie teammates earned a hard fought 0-0 draw against the Saint Francis Xavier X-Women on Saturday before losing 2-1 on a late goal against the Memorial Sea-Hawks on Sunday.
Tetlow, who comes to Mount Allison from Port Williams, NS, is in her second year with the Mounties soccer program. Tetlow had two strong games on the weekend, helping the Mounties earn their first shutout of the year on Saturday.
Tetlow also played badminton for the Mounties in 2012-2013, where she was recognized as a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association All-Canadian in her rookie year.
Devonte Sampson- Football
Freshman defensive back Devonte Sampson has earned male athlete of the week honours for his standout performance on Friday night as the Mounties defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 29-15.
Sampson had two interceptions in the game, including one that he ran back 57 yards for a touchdown, which was a crucial point early in the third quarter. Sampson also had one pass breakup and two tackles in helping the Mounties defense really limit the Huskies offense.
Sampson comes to Mount Allison from Mississauga where he played his high school football for former Mountie George Fotopoulos. Sampson has stepped right in and has been starter since week one with the Mounties defense. Sampson and his teammates will travel to Acadia on Saturday for a 7 pm start against the Axemen.
