COLBY, Kan. –Key performances for their respective teams against Seward County have led to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 1 Men’s Soccer Player of the Week honors for Barton Community College freshman Shun Imai and Dodge City Community College goalkeeper Leonardo Acquarone.
Shun Imai (Barton) – KJCCC D1 Men’s Soccer Player of the Week
Freshman Shun Imai delivered three points, having a hand in a pair of go-ahead goals, with the latter providing the game-winner in helping number six-ranked Barton outlast Seward County 5-4 in the Cougars’ lone match of the week. Imai first distributed the assist on Masaki Tsuji’s goal just 2:05 into the second half, putting Barton back in front 2-1. With the contest deadlocked at 4-4 into the final minute, Imai provided the decisive strike, burying Kotaro Kimura’s pass through to the back side with 50 seconds remaining for the dramatic game-winner.
Leonardo Acquarone (Dodge City) – KJCCC D1 Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week
Dodge City men’s soccer played to a scoreless draw on the road against Seward County in Liberal in their only action of the week. Leonardo Acquarone helped the Conquistadors keep the Saints off the scoreboard by recording five saves in the tie. The shutout was Acquarone’s first of the season between the pipes.
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Other Goalkeepers Nominated:
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