LANGHORNE, PA - The annual Athletic Banquet sponsored by the Department of Athletics was recently held to honor all student-athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics throughout the academic year. The banquet was highlighted by an award ceremony during which numerous Crimson Eagle athletes were recognized for their individual contributions to the department, which are listed below along with the award description.
Clarence E. Mason Athletic Award - Jonathan Waszaj and Becky Williams
The Clarence E. Mason Athletic Award is given to the senior student-athlete who has made the greatest contribution to the athletic program of PBU. The athlete must be willing to cooperate with team members, exhibit leadership in practice and in game situations, and exhibit a high degree of sportsmanship.
The Randy Ostein Award - Amanda Kirkner
The Randy Ostein Award is given to the senior student-athlete who has a courageous attitude in spite of injury or hardship. The athlete exhibits the highest degree of sportsmanship and concern for others.
The Dan Richner Athletic Award - Bethany Hill and Mike Phillips
The Dan Richner Athletic Award is given to the senior student-athlete who exhibits an attitude of Christlike leadership, who is a teachable and coachable student athlete, and who exhibits effort, determination, perseverance, dedication, commitment and responsibility. A cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.
The David C. Unger Award - Ben Fuller and Katy Kutzner
The David C. Unger Award is given to the senior student-athlete who has contributed the most to the athletic program through service, faithfulness and spirit regardless of ability. The athlete is described as having the true love of participation.
Wayne C. Fink Award - Tom Arthur
The Wayne C. Fink award is presented annually to the student-athlete who by his/her outstanding athletic achievement has brought the highest level of national and regional attention to the athletic program of PBU. The recipient shall have completed a minimum of three seasons of competition at PBU in the qualifying sport, maintain a reputation for a high level of sportsmanship and Christian character, and be making satisfactory academic progress.
Additionally, the coaching staff of each individual athletic program selected student-athletes from their respective teams for three different awards, with the representatives from each team listed below.
Baseball
Most Valuable Player: Shawn Bramble
Eagle Award: Rudy Sheptock
Most Improved Player: Jungo Sato
Basketball - Men’s
Most Valuable Player: Tom Arthur
Eagle Award: Daniel O’Brien
Most Improved Player: Michael Phillips
Basketball - Women's
Most Valuable Player: Danielle Norton
Eagle Award: Summer Mullen
Most Improved Player: Danielle Hooper
Cross Country
Most Valuable Player: Michael Candy
Most Valuable Player: Sarah Hunter
Field Hockey
Most Valuable Player: Lauren Roth
Eagle Award: Juanita Crain
Most Improved Player: Alison Berkeyheiser
Golf
Most Valuable Player: Corey Synder
Eagle Award: Jared Wilcox
Most Improved Player: Garrison North
Soccer - Women's
Most Valuable Player: Brittany Sparling
Eagle Award: Amanda Kirkner
Most Improved Player: Lisa D'Alessandro
Soccer - Men's
Most Valuable Player: Jeremy Dunham
Eagle Award: Joel Brunson
Most Improved Player: Aaron Niermans
Softball
Most Valuable Player: Elizabeth Ranck
Eagle Award: Jessica Ogden
Most Improved Player: Megan Garven
Tennis - Women's
Most Valuable Player: Danielle Hirsch
Eagle Award: Laura Wronski
Most Improved Player: Jennifer Rosol
Volleyball - Men's
Most Valuable Player: Justin Brubaker
Eagle Award: Leandro Dueck
Most Improved Player: Benjamin Fuller
Volleyball - Women's
Most Valuable Player: Rebecca Williams
Eagle Award: Katy Kutzner
Most Improved Player: Rebekah Morrison