Nielsen named MVP as BCJALL announces award winners, all-star teams for 2024

by Andy Watson

The BC Junior A Lacrosse League has announced its 2024 BCJALL Awards, on the eve of the start of the Minto Cup.

Selections were made based on tabulated responses from team executives who placed votes for players from other teams.

Award Winners
Henry “Del” Delmonico Trophy - Most Valuable Player - Lukas Nielsen, New Westminster Salmonbellies
The Reginald “Pop” Phillips Memorial Award - Best Defensive Player - Brayden Laity, Port Coquitlam Saints
Marcolis Gilson Award - Rookie of the Year - Austin Vanichuk, Langley Thunder
Keith McEachren Trophy - Most Sportsmanlike Player - Jaiden Terry, Langley Thunder
John Urban Award - Graduating Player - Brayden Laity, Port Coquitlam Saints
Doug Haz,elwood Memorial Trophy - Coach of the Year - Ty Yanko, Burnaby Lakers
Al Boles Memorial Trophy - Most Inspirational - Kyren Lazore, Port Coquitlam Saints
The Bob Reid Memorial Award - Outstanding Achievement - Jack Kask, Coquitlam Adanacs
The Jack Crosby Award - Playoff MVP - Ty Banks, Coquitlam Adanacs
Executives of the Year - Josh Wahl and Dave Kidd, Port Coquitlam Saints

All-Star Teams
1st Team
Jack Kask, Coquitlam Adanacs
Lukas Nielsen, New Westminster Salmonbellies
Joel McCormick, Burnaby Lakers
Jaxon Dillon, Coquitlam Adanacs
Ethan M’lot, Burnaby Lakers
Brayden Laity, Port Coquitlam Saints

2nd Team
Keegan Okino, Nanaimo Timbermen
Dagan Carlson, Burnaby Lakers
Anahalihs Doxtator Port Coquitlam Saints
Greyson Thompson, Victoria Shamrocks
Andrew Bowman, Nanaimo Timbermen
Wren Glanville, New Westminster Salmonbellies

All-Rookie Team
Grayson Manning, Victoria Shamrocks
Austin Vanichuk, Langley Thunder
Luke Neary, Port Coquitlam Saints
Tomaso Biron, Burnaby Lakers
Owen Orpana, Coquitlam Adancs
James Hall, Nanaimo Timbermen