Lydia Hamill and Jahmal Boursiquot named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for August 25鈥�31 are Lydia Hamill (women鈥檚 soccer) and Jahmal Boursiquot (men鈥檚 soccer).
Hamill is a fourth-year science student from Searletown, PEI. Her presence in the midfield was undeniable this past weekend. Against Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Bleues on August 29, she was everywhere, breaking up plays, keeping possession, and driving the Panthers forward to help secure a valuable point. On August 31 against perennial powerhouse Cape Breton University Capers, Hamill used grit and composure to keep UPEI in the game, battling through pressure and refusing to let the Capers dominate the middle.
鈥淟ydia was relentless this past weekend. She threw herself into every challenge, covering every inch of the pitch like it mattered more than anything else. Kicked, fouled, knocked down鈥攕he just got back up, again and again, with the same fire in her eyes,鈥� said head coach Jed Davies. 鈥淥n the ball, she was composed, intelligent, always scanning, always available鈥攖he product of months of quiet, determined work behind the scenes. Watching her out there, inspiring those around her through sheer will and quality, it felt like a privilege to be part of her team.鈥�
Boursiquot is a second-year business student from Ottawa, Ontario. The striker was pivotal in on August 31, scoring twice. His first goal came from a strong run where he beat the last defender one-on-one, and his second was a well-placed header off a cross from teammate Chase Bell.
鈥淛ahmal didn鈥檛 just score two big goals this weekend鈥攈e set the standard. He showed what it means to defend from the front and dictated exactly what it should feel like to come to UPEI and play against us,鈥� said head coach Davies. 鈥淗e is a striker who is aggressive, hard-working, and relentless. He forced mistakes, created momentum, led by example, and set the tone for the season.鈥�
Go Panthers Go!
