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Five Dinos earn Canada West all-star honours

CALGARY – A defence that allowed just six goals all season has helped send five University of Calgary Dinos women's soccer players to the Canada West All-Star squads, as announced by the conference office Monday.

Sofia DiGiacomo, Mykena Walker, Ella Djuranic and Cheridan Johnson were all named to the Prairie Division All-Star team, while Elaina Tetteh-Wayoe earned a spot on the Canada West All-Rookie Team. Djuranic and Johnson are first-time All-Stars.

Calgary's five total selections are second only to the UBC Thunderbirds (eight) among all conference programs this season, and its four All-Stars were the most of any Prairie Division team. The Dinos' six goals against were the second-fewest in Canada West.

This is the fifth Canada West selection for DiGiacomo, who was named to both the Canada West and U SPORTS All-Rookie teams in 2019 before earning a second-team nod in 2022. She followed that with a first-team pick and a U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian honour in 2023, and earned another all-star nod last season. The two-time Academic All-Canadian tied for the team lead with six goals this year and added an assist for seven points, with four of her goals proving to be game winners.

Walker earns the recognition for the third time in her career, following an all-rookie selection in 2022 and an all-star nod last season. The fifth-year defender played every minute of Calgary's 14 regular-season matches, chipping in two goals and four assists for six points from the back line.

Djuranic makes her first all-star team after a standout season up front. The fifth-year forward tied for the team lead with six goals and added two assists for eight points, including two game-winners.

Johnson rounds out the group with her first All-Star selection. The third-year transfer from the McGill University Martlets went 10-1 in 11 appearances, posting six shutouts and a 0.46 goals-against average while allowing only five goals.

For the rookies, Tetteh-Wayoe is one of 12 first-year players selected from across the conference. The defender appeared in 12 matches with three starts and scored three goals. Tetteh-Wayoe will now transition to the hardwood, where she is also a member of the Dinos women's basketball team.

Calgary finished the regular season 12-2 to win the Prairie Division, including a perfect 7-0 record at home.

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Players Mentioned

Sofia DiGiacomo

#23 Sofia DiGiacomo

M
5' 10"
5th
Ella Djuranic

#8 Ella Djuranic

F
5' 3"
5th
Mykena Walker

#3 Mykena Walker

D
5' 4"
5th
Elaina Tetteh-Wayoe

#22 Elaina Tetteh-Wayoe

D
5' 7"
1st
Cheridan Johnson

#31 Cheridan Johnson

GK
5' 6"
3rd

Players Mentioned

Sofia DiGiacomo

#23 Sofia DiGiacomo

5' 10"
5th
M
Ella Djuranic

#8 Ella Djuranic

5' 3"
5th
F
Mykena Walker

#3 Mykena Walker

5' 4"
5th
D
Elaina Tetteh-Wayoe

#22 Elaina Tetteh-Wayoe

5' 7"
1st
D
Cheridan Johnson

#31 Cheridan Johnson

5' 6"
3rd
GK