The Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its year-end awards on Monday evening, and Berkeley College was well represented. The Knights' Marcos Leon, Meshema Charles, and Enis Zahmoul were tabbed as All-Conference players, with Leon being selected as Rookie of the Year. Following the announcement of the award winners, Berkeley College Head Coach Stavros Zomopoulos gave his thoughts.
"I am incredibly proud of Marcos, Meshema, and Enis for earning this well-deserved recognition," Zomopoulos said. "Marcos and Meshema joined our program this summer, and they quickly established themselves as two of our most potent offensive players. It's fantastic to see Marcos be named the league's top rookie, and it's also gratifying to see Meshema be tabbed as an All-Conference standout as well. As for Enis, he is such a versatile player, and box scores do not truly show his value to our team. He has worked extremely hard for us, and we definitely are going to miss him next season. I'm very happy for all three of these student-athletes."
Leon helped Berkeley to a third-place team finish compiling six goals and five assists in league play. The rookie was second on the team overall with 23 points, ranking eighth in the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. His 53 total shots and 36 shots on-goal were also both team-highs.
Charles led the Knights with 26 points in his first season with the team, as he notched 11 goals and tallied four assists. His 45 shots were good for second best on the squad, and he also recorded two match-winning goals.
As for Zahmoul, he was a consistent force for the Knights, never missing a practice, playing injured, and executing whatever was required of him on the soccer field. His strength and high soccer IQ often made the difference in critical areas of the soccer field for Berkeley. His mentorship and maturity provided leadership and set an example for the freshmen on the team. His diversity went a long way in helping him earn All-Conference honors.