Laval’s Betts, UBC’s Van Ryk win Canadian university sport awards
CALGARY — Laval football player Mathieu Betts and University of British Columbia volleyball player Kierra Van Ryk have been named Canadian university sport athletes of the year.
Betts, a defensive end for the Rouge et Or, and Van Ryk, who led the Thunderbirds to a national championship, were the recipients of the Lieutenant Governor Athletics Awards on Thursday in Calgary.
In her second season, Van Ryk had 24 kills, three aces and 13 digs in the national championship final for the Thunderbirds, who beat Ryerson for the title. Van Ryk was named tournament MVP.