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Scholarships reward hard work Loyola grad named MVP Continued from page 17 ceed." Dino Lopez, who has coached the team 2009. Kidd also spent three years with the the last two years, said he immediately provincial team. A central midfielder, she recognized it was a special group of playmoved to centre defender when she joined ers. "You could see it the way they worked Oakville's U16 team. Kovacevic was one of only two U16 in practice," he said. "The players were so complayers on the Canadian U17 mitted. Any new players that team. She was named the "The opportunity to came to the team commentOSC's outstanding female ath- get an education ed on how hard they lete in 2009. through your sport worked." Pongetti won the same Their dedication was not award last year and will join is worth its weight limited to the field of play. Kovacevic at Louisiana State in gold." They also excelled in the when she graduates in 2013. classroom. She helped Ontario win the Oakville Soccer Club "We have six kids who have national U16 championships technical director averages over 90," Lopez said. last year and is currently Jason de Vos "The rest were over 80." attending a national team "The opportunity to get an education camp in Florida. OSC technical director Jason de Vos through your sport is worth its weight in said it is a source of pride for the club but gold," de Vos added. The team had other players who said the players are ultimately responsible received interest from the U.S. but have for their success. "It's a result of the hard work of the opted to go to school in Canada. players," he said. "It's proof that you get -- Herb Garbutt can be followed what you put into it. We, as a club, try to on Twitter at @Herbgarbutt create an environment for them to suc- 19 · Wednesday, February 8, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com of West Virginia soccer team Oakville's Caroline Szwed has been named the most valuable player of the West Virginia University Mountaineers women's soccer team. The award, voted on by the members of the team, was presented Sunday at the team's year-end banquet. The junior midfielder started all 22 of the Mountaineers games, providing a vital link between the back line and the attack. West Virginia recorded shutouts in 11 of its games while averaging 2.2 goals per game. The Loyola grad had a goal and two assists, upping her career totals to four goals and 11 helpers. West Virginia finished the season by winning 15 of its final 17 matches. The Mountaineers won the Big East championship and finished with a record of 17-5-0, coming up one win shy of tying the school record for wins in a season, set in 2007 and matched in 2010. West Virginia made its 12th straight appearance in the NCAA tournament but was edged 1-0 by Virginia Tech in the opening round. 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca Quality Baseball in Our Community since 1963 For House League and Select Programs for all Players Born 1994 to 2007 Register online at www.baseballoakville.com or download registration form and mail with payment. Or Visit our clubhouse on Saturday's From 9 AM to 12 PM at 1236 Speers Road, Unit #4 For more information email us at info@baseballoakville.com 2012 Player Registration Call Jessica at 905-845-3824 ext. 284 jlangero@oakvillebeaver.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Inter-Can Painting Inc. WET BASEMENT? · Plaster Repair · Stucco · Wallpapering/Stripping · Interior/Exterior · Personalized Service · Free Estimate Over 30 Years In Business PAINTING FOUNDATION REPAIR CONTRACTOR YOUR AD HERE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS Reno/Handyman Drywall specialty Remodel your shower/ bath enclosures eg: tiling Install cabinetry & more Quick, precise completion of all jobs Rate is the best bar none Complete basement reno's (established connections with people in all trades) ADVERTISE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HERE Complete Home Renovations Services Including: Hubert Klein (owner) 10 Years' experience with custom builder 289-337-1171 jchartrand12@cogeco.ca (905) 469 - 0092 · Waterproofing · Damp Proofing Basement Walls · Weeping Tiles & Window Wells · Mini Excavation · Free Inspections & Estimates 20 Year Transferable Warranty · Additions · Whole House Renovations · Kitchens · Basements · Bathrooms · All Types of Flooring We are fully insured and WSIB covered. All Work is guaranteed. Our Name says it all. We work with you to make renovating easy. 1426 Wallace Rd. #3, Oakville www.aquaproofing.ca 905-580-1010 jaragona@atdcontractors.com www.atdcontractors.com 905-510-7724 >Painters >Builders >Renovators >Decorators >Plus all other home improvement services AND BE NOTICED!