Lakehawk Athletics Celebrates Student-Athletes at The Hawkspys

LEESBURG, Fla. (Athletics) – Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) Athletics celebrated the 2023-24 class of Lakehawk student-athletes at The Hawkspys. The Hawkspys is held each year to recognize the accomplishments of all student-athletes both on the field, court, and track and in the classroom.

There are six major awards as well as various individual and team awards presented throughout the evening.

Academic Award Recognition

Student-Athletes achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Baseball, 23

Beach Volleyball, 8

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field, 6

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 5

Softball, 16

Volleyball, 11

Leadership Award Recognition

Student-Athletes selected by their coaches for their dependability, service, reliably, and overall leadership that positively impacts the team

Baseball, 8

Beach Volleyball, 3

Men's Cross Country/Track & Field, 4

Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 5

Softball, 2

Volleyball, 3

Coaching Excellence Award

Cristy Snellgroves, Head Cross County/Track & Field Coach

"Wings Up" Award

Awarded to an individual that has gone above and beyond giving their time, efforts, and dedication to support LSSC Athletics and Lakehawk student-athletes

Rick Martines, Interim Head Volleyball Coach

Most Valuable Players

Ryan Jenkins, Baseball

Berklee Andrews, Beach Volleyball

Dylan Royal, Men's Cross Country

Lily Novac, Women's Cross Country

Savannah Ellis, Softball

Santos Aguilar, Men's Track & Field

Nasjai White, Women's Track & Field

Kaylee Hunt, Volleyball

Dr. Robert and Merrell Westrick Student-Athletes of the Year

Named for the former LSSC President Dr. Robert Westrick and his wife Merrell. Dr. Westrick served as President from 1993-2002 and was instrumental in returning athletics to the College in the late 1990s.

The recipients of this award, one male and one female, are a well-rounded students, athletes, and individuals representing the College, the Athletic Department, and their team with pride, in the classroom, and through community service.

Tyler Toro, Baseball

Berklee Andrews, Beach Volleyball

Tyler Reichwein Award

Named for former baseball student-athlete Tyler Reichwein.

The recipient of this award is known as an "unsung hero" on their team. They are the teammate willing to do the little things and help out where they can in addition to always putting in the hard work on the field, court, or track.

Cecilia Calton, Volleyball/Beach Volleyball

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