BURLINGTON, Ont. – Two-sport athlete Sophie de Goede has been named the Investors Group Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Female Athlete of the Week, powered by 2XU for the period ending September 12, 2017.
Female – Sophie de Goede (Victoria, B.C.) – 1st year – Queen’s
In her first year in OUA action, Sophie de Goede is making an immediate impact for the Queen’s Gaels women’s rugby team before she gets set to hit the hardcourt with the women’s basketball team.
The rookie from Victoria, B.C., who plays back row for the Gaels, had two tries and three conversions 57-12 victory over Western that gave head coach Dan Valley his first win.
For the first year player studying commerce, she has already made an impactful contribution on the field, with 16 points in each of her first two matches to lead he Gaels. Her 32 points is good for second in the league, while her four tries places her in second in that category for the OUA.
Queen’s will look to move to 2-1 on the season when they take on the York Lions at Alumni Field at 7:00 PM on Friday.
- Post Courtesy Queen’s University. View original article here
