Sports

Garnet Athlete of the Week

Philippe Celestin, Jr., Soccer, Vancouver, Wash.

BY DANNY FRIEL

In print | November 19, 2009

What he’s done:

The forward scored the golden goal for the Garnet in a 2-1 double overtime victory against Hobart College Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Division III men’s soccer tournament for the second year in a row. The goal was Celestin’s first of the season.

Favorite career moment:

“That goal was the highlight.”

Career goals:

“Continue to contribute to the team and make it to the national championship.”

Favorite pump up music:

“‘Favorite Things’ by John Coltrane and ‘Mas Que Nada’ by the Black Eyed Peas.”


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