Trent Athletics is proud to announce the recipients of the Village Inn Student-Athlete of the Month award for September 2025.

This award recognizes the outstanding athletic performances of our student-athletes throughout the month.

The female Student-Athlete of the Month is Abby Hiltz from the women's lacrosse team.

Abby had an exceptional month, recording 45 points across eight games played. Her 24 goals ranked her tied for third in the OUA, while her 21 assists led the conference. She also topped the OUA in points per game, averaging an impressive 5.63.

Abby is completing her Accelerated Masters in Educational Studies.

The male Student-Athlete of the Month is rookie John Moncada from the men's soccer team.

John made his mark in September, scoring nine goals over eight games, including two matches in late August. His scoring pace places him first in the OUA and tied for second in all of U SPORTS for total goals. He also sits tied for first in the OUA and tied for third in U SPORTS in total points with nine.

In his first season as an Excalibur, John has already set a program record for most goals in a season. He now sits third all-time on the Excalibur men's soccer career goals leaderboard.

John is studying Business Administration.

The Village Inn is the official sponsor of the Excalibur Student-Athletes-of-the-Month. The Village Inn offers small-town charm and quiet comfort just minutes from Peterborough and Trent University, with 32 rooms, a complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, and bus parking available. Trent students, parents, staff and faculty can enjoy 10% of their stay. Call 1-800-827-5678 to book directly and get the best rate.