The College of Central Florida Athletics Department recently hosted its annual end-of-year banquet to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of its student-athletes from Women's Cross Country, Softball and Baseball. The event recognized the dedication, leadership and success displayed throughout the year by athletes competing under Women's Cross Country head coach Lauren Lumley, Softball head coach Rick Walker and Baseball head coach Marty Smith.
Athletics Manager Marty Smith presented the annual individual awards, honoring student-athletes for their achievements both on the field and in the classroom during another successful year for Patriot Athletics.
The following awards were presented this year:
Cross Country
Patriot Award – Concepcion Fradera
Most Improved Runner – Andrea Giraldo
Most Valuable Runner – Aidian Cordero Santana
Academic Award – Rylee Zell
Softball
Patriot Award – Madison Mccabe
Offensive Player of the Year – Kaylee Riles
Defensive Player of the Year – Abbie Roach
Pitcher of the Year – Olivia Douglas
Academic Award – Naomi Meyer
Baseball
Patriot Award – Bruno Schafer
Offensive Player of the Year – Victor Martinez
Defensive Player of the Year – Gio Mendoza
Pitcher of the Year – Kaiden Lopez
Academic Award – Kohl Kilcrease
Athletics Awards
Bob Zelinski Scholar-Athlete Award – Kohl Kilcrease
The Steve Abbruzzi "Comeback Player of the Year" Award – Jake Meadows
James D. Harvey Athletic Achievement Award – Jay Jung
College of Central Florida Athletics Appreciation Award – Thomas Gaines
