WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Hartford recently celebrated its student-athletes with an awards ceremony in Chase Arena. This annual event recognized outstanding accomplishments across various sports.
Awards & Winners:
- Highest Men’s Team GPA: Men’s Lacrosse – 3.76
- Highest Women’s Team GPA: Softball – 3.79
- Edward Weinswig Male Scholar Athlete of the Year: Patrick Joseph (Baseball) – 3.95
- Edward Weinswig Female Scholar Athlete of the Year: Andrea Buzas (Women’s Soccer) – 3.98
- Male Comeback Player of the Year: Colin Reilly (Men’s Lacrosse)
- Female Comeback Player of the Year: Alyssa Edwards (Softball)
- Male Iron Hawk Award: CJ Ledwick (Men’s Lacrosse)
- Female Iron Hawk Award: Destinee Majett & Madison DiPasquale (Track & Field)
- Male Newcomer of the Year: Zack MacMillan (Men’s Golf)
- Female Newcomer of the Year: Anastasia Nerney (Women’s Soccer)
- Male All-Hawk Team: Nick DiDomizio (Men’s Lacrosse), Michael Featherstone (Baseball), Owen Klein (Cross Country/Track & Field), Zack MacMillan (Men’s Golf), Kyle Winters (Men’s Basketball)
- Female All-Hawk Team: Madison DiPasquale (Track & Field), Carly Mayhood (Softball), Ava Naszimento (Women’s Basketball), Rebecca Opdenbrouw (Women’s Soccer), Kate Zonin (Women’s Lacrosse)
- Ted Stavropoulos Coach of the Year: Pete Stankevich
- Male Athlete of the Year: Michael Novotny (Men’s Lacrosse)
- Female Athlete of the Year: Jordan Murphy (Volleyball & Track & Field)
- The Hawk Award: Michael Waszeciak
This year’s event highlights the commitment and hard work of student-athletes at Hartford. According to the NCAA, student-athletes tend to maintain higher GPAs than the average student, demonstrating their ability to balance academics and sports.
Social media reactions to the event were positive, with many alumni and current students sharing their pride. It seems that honoring achievements brings the community closer together, fostering school spirit and camaraderie.
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