2024 PROVIDENCE PILOTS ATHLETICS BANQUET

The 2024 Providence Athletics Banquet has come and gone, another season for the hardworking
coaches, athletes, and everyone involved in the 2023-24 season has been filed as complete.
Fourteen Pilots across five teams are set to walk the stage as they were recognized with pre-game
ceremonies and put the finishing touches to their athletic and academic journeys at Providence
University College.

Here are the graduating Pilots of 2024:
From Women’s Soccer:
Julia Herperger, Ava Temple and Kayla Miller - Bachelor of Business Administration
Paige Heide - Bachelor of Science, majoring in Health Science
Jordyn Briggs - Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology
From Men’s Soccer:
Blake Dueck, Bachelor of Science, majoring in Health Science
Sean Kirkpatrick, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Business Administration
From Women’s Volleyball:
Serena Algera, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Business Administration
Krysten Tottle, Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology
Jamaykah Miller, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Social Science
Taylor Hiebert, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Business Administration and Biblical Studies
From Women’s Basketball:
Kate Hanson, Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Aviation.
Anna Cushon, Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology
From Men’s Basketball:
Blake Garing, Bachelor of Business Administration
Who took home an award?
There were many awards handed out, categorized by individual teams, see who took home an
award below!

Women’s Volleyball Awards:
- Graduating Outside Hitter Serena Algera took home the Outstanding Team Leader
award.
- Rookie Middle Emma Ethier took home the Most Improved Player award.
- Graduating Libero Courtney Penner took home the Outstanding Defensive Player
award.
- Third-year Outside Hitter Tyra Peters took home the Women’s Volleyball Player of the
Year and the 2024 Women’s Pilot of the Year awards.
While it is unfortunate that the Pilots Women’s Volleyball team couldn’t capture the 2024 MCAC
Volleyball Championship, their 19-1 record is an incredible accomplishment in itself. They
finished the regular season ranked #11 in the CCAA’s Top-15 rankings. Head Coach Kyle
Guenther was recognized as the 2024 Coach of the Year.

Men’s Volleyball Awards:
- Third-year Right Side Avery Bergmann took home the Oustanding Team Leader award.
- Rookie Setter Marcus Zeilstra took home the Most Improved Player award.
- Second Year Libero Hector Ortiz took home the Outstanding Defensive Player.
- Rookie Right Side Cole Doell took home the 2024 Men’s Rookie Pilot of the Year award.
- Second Year Left Side Noah Boschman took home the 2024 Men’s Volleyball Player of
the Year and the 2024 Men’s Pilot of the Year awards.
The Pilots Men’s Volleyball team successfully defended their MCAC Championship defeating
the nationally ranked Canadian Mennonite University Blazers to advance to the CCAA Men’s
Volleyball National Championships. They headed to Camosun College to play for the CCAA
National Championship and they performed far above expectations. The Pilots won their first
game at a CCAA National Championship which is also a first in MCAC Men’s Volleyball
history. Big things are on the horizon for Head Coach Paul Armbruster and the Pilots Men’s
Volleyball squad as they prepare for the 2024-25 season.

Women’s Basketball Awards:
- Graduating Forward Anna Cushon took home the Outstanding Team Leader award.
- Second Year Guard Claire Grislis took home the Most Improved Player award.
- Rookie Forward Faith LaRocque took home the Outstanding Defensive Player award.
- Third Year Guard Kishi Rioferio took home the Women’s Basketball Player of the Year
award.
An incredible season for the 2023-24 Pilots Women’s Basketball team saw them dethrone the
Canadian Mennonite University Blazers dynasty in both MCAC and NIAC competition.
Rightfully so, multiple Pilots finished the season well-decorated with many accomplishments
and achievements. Additionally, the second-year of system basketball run by Head Coach Joel
Coursey proved incredibly successful as he was named Coach of the Year in the MCAC, NIAC,
and the NCCAA. While the Pilots were the runner-ups in the ACCA National Championship, the
team reached incredible heights and the development of its top players only show that there are
big things in store for the 2024-25 season.

Men’s Basketball Awards:
- Third Year Point Guard Kevin Martinez took home the Outstanding Team Leader award.
- Rookie Guard Danny Beauchamp-Desmarias took home the Most Improved Player
award.
- Second Year Centre Hayden Wiebe took home the Outstanding Defensive Player award.
- Fourth Year Centre Riley Paul took home the Men’s Basketball Player of the Year award.
- Graduating Shooting Guard Bryden Alexander took home a new award, the 2024
Difference-Maker award.
While the Pilots fell short in the NIAC and MCAC finals, the team showed that they are bound
for great things in the 2024-25 season. The 2023-24 season can be bookmarked as a development
season as new players came in and provided depth for the team. The Pilots Men’s Basketball
squad will look to recapture their MCAC Championship in the coming year.

Women’s Soccer Awards:
- Graduating Midfielder Jordyn Briggs took home the Outstanding Team Leader award.
- Second Year Midfielder Samantha Moffit took home the Most Improved Player award.
- Rookie Defender Olivia Swaby took home the Outstanding Defensive Player award.
- Rookie Defender Serena Negrich took home the 2024 Women’s Rookie Pilot of the Year
award.
- Graduating Defender Ava Temple took home the Women’s Soccer Player of the Year
award.
An outstanding season for the Pilots Women’s Soccer Team was marked by strong defensive
play and an offensive outburst all around the field. The team is destined for success in the 2024
outdoor soccer season as they look to get back in the mix for the NCCAA National
Championship.

Men’s Soccer Awards:
- Third Year Midfielder Johannes Barnes took home the Oustanding Team Leader award.
- Third Year Goalkeeper Blake Harder took home the Most Improved Player award.
- Fifth Year Defender Nate Martin took home the Oustanding Defensive Player award.
- Third Year Attacker Joel Umeh took home the Men’s Soccer Player of the Year Award
The Pilots Mens Soccer team saw changes, but they adapted to the changes quite nicely. Former
captain turned Head Coach Gio Benitez took the Pilots to new heights in his first season guiding
the team. With MCAC and NCCAA Coach of the Year honors, there are certainly big things
ahead for the Pilots Men’s Soccer team as they prepare for the 2024 outdoor season.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Pilots Athletics in the 2023-24 season. A strong
year bookmarks many successes and achievements. This banquet perfectly encapsulates the
many strong student-athletes that walk the halls of Providence University College. The hard
work and dedication that it takes to succeed at any level of athletics was successfully showcased
in this banquet. Onto bigger and better things in anticipation of the 2024-25 season…