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Springfield College Hosts 2010 Sports Recognition Night
Springfield, Mass. - May 2, 2010 - The Springfield College athletics department celebrated another successful year as it recognized its most outstanding performances and student athletes at its 2010 Annual Sports Recognition Night held Sunday evening on campus in Blake Arena.The emcee for the evening was Dr. Charlie Redmond, the Faculty Athletic Representative and dean of the college’s School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
The men's volleyball team had the most student athletes recognized on the evening as four were honored for helping lead the Pride to its sixth national championship, while women's track and field had three recipients after another standout year. Highlighting the award winners was senior Nikki Hay, who won the NCAA Indoor National Championship in the triple jump during the winter.
The program concluded with Associate Athletic Director Dr. Kelly Hart awarding the women's volleyball team with the Pride Challenge Award, an award that recognizes the Springfield College varsity team that excels the most in community outreach, team enhancement, academics, PAAC communication, team goals, and supporting fellow student athletes.
2009-10 Springfield College Athletic Award Winners
Springfield College News Media Recognition Award – Ryan Walsh – Channel 22 TV Sports Anchor
Female Scholar Athlete Award – Chelsea Barnicle – Women’s Volleyball
Male Scholar Athlete Award – Alex Harrison - Men's Volleyball
Female “Unsung Award” Athlete of the Year – Meg Cooney – Women’s Swimming
Male “Unsung Award” Athlete of the Year – Jarred Burrell – Football
Courageous Female Athlete “Maureen Curry Rege” Award – Audrey Lastra – Women’s Gymnastics
Courageous Male Athlete “Vic Ohanesian” Award – Darris Owens – Men's Lacrosse
Freshman Female Individual Award – Sam Carney – Women's Tennis
Freshman Male Individual Award – Joe Grippi – Wrestling
Freshman Female Team Award - Kelly Blake – Softball
Freshman Male Team Award– Greg Falcone – Men’s Volleyball
Sophomore Female Individual Award – Fatima Rose – Women’s Track and Field
Sophomore Male Individual Award –Ty Evans – Men’s Gymnastics
Sophomore Female Team Award – Kelly Murphy – Women’s Basketball
Sophomore Male Team Award – Karl Quist – Baseball
Junior Female Individual Award –Christina Pagella – Women’s Gymnastics
Junior Male Individual Award – Brian Sobel – Men’s Diving
Junior Female Team Award – Heather Lively – Women’s Volleyball
Junior Male Team Award – Cal Palumbo – Men’s Volleyball
Senior Female Individual Award –Nikki Hay – Women’s Track and Field
Senior Male Individual Team Award –Steve Headley – Men’s Track
Senior Female Team Award – Morgan Rein – Field Hockey
Senior Male Team Award – AJ Nally– Men’s Volleyball
Male Multi-Sport Athlete – John Schmaltz – Football and Baseball
Female Co-Multi-Sport Athlete – Jackie Moscardelli – Women's Lacrosse and Women’s Soccer
Female Co-Multi-Sport Athlete – Kelly Murphy – Track and Women’s Basketball
Pride Challenge Award – Women's Volleyball Team
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