The Albert Lea boys’ soccer team held its end of the year banquet recently. The 2012 captains are pictured from left: Tate Tufte, Tyler Shaw, Tim Furland, Daniel Mondeel and Hunter Tuveson. The team would like to thank all of its soccer boosters for their hard work, time and dedication to the program. -- Submitted

Tigers’ head coach presented the varsity team with its awards. From left, Tyler Shaw, Most Valuable Player on offense, Cesar Herrera Most Valuable Player overall and Curi Lestrud, Most Valuable Player on defense. Also awarded but not pictured was Preston Smith, coaches award and Tyler Vandenheuvel, Most Improved.

Nick Hagen-Erickson, left, and Tim Furland, right, were award Big Nine Conference Honorable Mention. Tyler Shaw, middle, was announced as Big Nine All-Conference first team.

Jerry Halstead, left, was awarded the Most Valuable Player on offense and Matt Tate was awarded Most Valuable Player on defense. Also awarded but not pictured were Profirio Garcia, Most Valuable Player overall, Erin Hernandez, Most Improved and Toby Schmidt, Coaches Award.