Posted: Nov 09, 2015

Four Men's Soccer Players Receive All-Conference Status

ATTLEBORO, Mass. – Elms College senior Connor O'Grady (Somers, Conn.), junior Scott Labrie (Southampton, Mass.), sophomore Donald Whittle (Somers, Conn.), and freshman Colby Macdonald (Bristol, Conn.) were named to the 2015 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Men's Soccer All-Conference teams, announced by the conference office Monday.

Whittle was selected as a 2015 First Team All-Conference member after a sophomore season where he led the Blazers in points (27), goals (12), and assists (3). Whittle notched a team-high three game-winning goals for the Blazers this season. Whittle led the league in shots with 80, while ranking second in the NECC in goals, and third in the conference in points.

O'Grady wrapped up his Blazers career with his second All-Conference selection, receiving 2015 Second Team All-Conference honors, following his Player of the Year and First Team selection last season. O'Grady appeared in 17 games, making 15 starts for Elms in the midfield and defensive line. Connor registered five points with two goals and an assist.

Macdonald claims his first All-Conference honor in his rookie season, taking home a 2015 Third Team All-Conference selection. Macdonald started 18 games in the Blazers defensive backfield, registering two points with one goal.

Labrie was selected to the 2015 New England Collegiate Conference Men's Soccer All-Sportsmanship team, joining representatives from each conference member institution.

The Blazers posted an 8-10-1 record in 2015, with a 6-2 mark in the NECC. Elms advanced to the NECC tournament semifinals, falling to Newbury on penalty kicks.

2015 New England Collegiate Conference Men's Soccer Awards:

Coach of the Year: Matt Correia, Daniel Webster

Player of the Year: Ian Hutchinson, Daniel Webster

Goalkeeper of the Year: Sean Hamilton, Daniel Webster

Rookie of the Year: Joseano Tavares, Daniel Webster

First Team All-Conference

Ian Hutchinson, Daniel Webster (Forward)

Joseano Tavares, Daniel Webster (Forward)

Donald Whittle, Elms (Forward)

Emmett Dixon, Newbury (Forward)

Marcos Vieira Filho, Daniel Webster (Midfield)

German Canales, Newbury (Midfield)