BETHANY, W.Va. - The Bethany College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the annual Bison Awards Banquet to highlight the success and achievements of our Bison student-athletes in Commencement Hall.
Organized by SAAC Advisor
Zayne Brakeall and SAAC President
Kate Botti, over 300 athletes, coaches, faculty, and support staff gathered to celebrate another successful year of competition at Bethany.
The following athletes, teams, and support staff were recognized:
Team Most Valuable Players
Baseball - Sonny Peluchette
Men's Basketball - Co Rose
Women's Basketball - Lindsey Garrison
Cross Country - Mary Tracey
Football - Cam Bailey
Golf - Jude Smith
Men's Lacrosse - Levi Connally
Women's Lacrosse - Emily Wenger
Men's Soccer - Pablo Aguilera
Women's Soccer - Monica Bird
Softball - Brooke Markland
Swimming & Diving - Corbin Henry
Track & Field - Jason Ellman
Men's Volleyball - McKay Ginez
Women's Volleyball - Analesa Perdue
Men's Wrestling - Jonathan Braun
Women's Wrestling - Rose Mary Dodd
Academic Team Award
Softball
Baseball
Heather Taylor Award
Dr. Lisa Reilly
Comeback Team of the Year
Baseball
Sportsmanship Award
Monica Bird - Women's Soccer
Kate Botti - Women's Basketball
Troy Hixson - Men's Basketball
AJ Lowe - Men's Lacrosse
Game of the Year
Men's Basketball defeats top-ranked Washington & Jefferson 87-83 on January 7
Comeback Athlete of the Year
Emma Jackson - Softball
Chance Funari - Men's Lacrosse
Coach of the Year
Lexi Buck - Softball
Scholar Athlete of the Year
Madi Donelson - Women's Volleyball and Women's Track & Field
Jaden Nestor-Fox - Baseball
Rookie of the Year
Lindsey Best - Women's Basketball
Jason Ellman - Men's Track & Field
Athlete of the Year
Lindsey Garrison - Women's Basketball
Caliyph McClinton - Men's Track & Field
Derek Hoffman Award
Kaedlee Potter - Women's Basketball
Jaden Nestor-Fox - Baseball
The Heather Taylor Award recognizes a Bethany College faculty, staff, or community member who consistently shows support for our student-athletes and athletic programs.
The Derek Hoffman Award recognizes student-athletes who exemplify the values of Bethany College Athletics through competitiveness, humility, sacrifice, work ethic, and commitment to academics and student life.
