Kirsten Abo and Rafael Hilario earn WestPark Blues Athlete of the Week honours as chosen by the CapU Department of Athletics & Recreation after key performances for their teams.
Kirsten Abo
Kirsten Abo is the Capilano University Blues women’s basketball Athlete of the Week. The third-year point guard went for a career-high 26 points Saturday in an important road win over Camosun. Abo hit a season-best four three-pointers on 50 percent shooting from downtown, grabbed six rebounds, and handed out five assists. The 5-foot-4 McNair Secondary grad was also a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line, helping the Blues to their third win in a row.
She was also named the PACWEST women's basketball Athlete of the Week following Week 11 of the 2022 regular season.
Women's Basketball Weekly Results
Saturday, Feb 5: 89-79 Win over Camosun College
Rafael Hilario
Rafael Hilario is the Capilano University Blues men’s volleyball Athlete of the Week. The 6-foot-4 outside hitter had another productive night Saturday at home despite a 3-1 setback to the visiting College of the Rockies Avalanche. Hilario recorded 18 kills, two blocks, and eight digs for the Blues and also notched an ace. The third-year athlete from Brazil continues to be among the PACWEST leaders in kills and total offense.
MVB �� | Another tight set coming down to the final two points, this time in favour of the Blues, 25-23 but still trailing @AvsVolleyball 2-1.
— Capilano University Blues (@CapilanoBlues) February 6, 2022
And another Rafael Hilario kill too hot to handle.#GoBlues #NorthVan #CapilanoU pic.twitter.com/vcankaXTaF
Men's Volleyball Weekly Results
Saturday, Feb 5: 3-1 Loss to College of the Rockies
