# @ocnoreasters on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-_ss4pvf2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64581271-ocnoreasters-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-05T20:28:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ocean City Nor'easters (@ocnoreasters) — https://gondola.cc/ocnoreasters

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Now presenting the first round of the 2025 Nor’easters Player Awards! 🏅

We were lucky to have a great group of players competing on the field and pushing each other to perform off of it this season. It’s thanks to everyone in our talented group that we were able to qualify for another postseason. 

That being said there are a few players who deserve special recognition. They are as follows:

🎯Offensive Player of the Year: Rafael Kawata

Rafa was a frequent name on the score-sheet. He led the team in goals (7) and assists (6). His dual-threat ability, and skillful play on the ball, make him an easy choice for OPOY. 

🧤Defensive Player of the Year: Matisse Hébert

Tisse turned heads with a number of big stops and highlight reel worthy saves all summer long. He totaled 24 saves ,and allowed just 6 goals, for an elite save percentage of 82.76%

📈Young Player of the Year: Allen Saye Blegay

At just 18 years of age, Allen locked down a starting spot for the whole season. He started all 13 games at Right Back and led the team in minutes (1,216). His defensive stability and offensive ability were equally eye catching. 

🎨 Creative Player of the Year: Andrew De Gannes

True to form, Andrew was an exciting player to watch. At Left Back, he distinguished himself on the field with an aptitude for offense. His fancy footwork frequently left opponents in the dust. He ended with 4 goals, including a perfect 3 for 3 from the spot, and 1 assist. 

💥Breakout Player of the Year: Devon Stopek

Every team needs a stable presence in the center. For the 2025 Storm, it was Devon. Capable of playing either Center Back or Defensive Midfield, Devon’s passing and strong defense allowed him to control the middle of the pitch. He projects as a key player for the Scarlet Knights this fall season. 

Congrats to this year’s winners!

Stay tuned for the unveiling of the team’s MVP and the recipient of the President’s Award! 

Who would you have picked? Fans will have their chance to select a winner in the ‘Fan’s Player of the Year’ award! 

Details coming soon!

Graphics by @cj.edits_15 

#Path2Pro | #TheStormisComing⛈️

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean City Nor'easters | @ocnoreasters | https://gondola.cc/ocnoreasters | USL Soccer Team |
| CJ Weipz | @cj.weipz_15 | https://gondola.cc/cj.weipz_15 | Graphic Designer |

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