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2025 SJC Athletics Senior Celebration

Story Links STANDISH, Maine – The 2025 Saint Joseph’s College Athletics Senior Awards have been announced. At the conclusion of each academic year, the Saint Joseph’s Department of Athletics comes together to honor the numerous accomplishments achieved by the graduating class and, following an internal nomination and voting process, bestow awards […]

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STANDISH, Maine – The 2025 Saint Joseph’s College Athletics Senior Awards have been announced.

At the conclusion of each academic year, the Saint Joseph’s Department of Athletics comes together to honor the numerous accomplishments achieved by the graduating class and, following an internal nomination and voting process, bestow awards upon deserving individuals for seven distinguished honors: Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Father John Tokaz Award, Neile Nelson Award, Chris Kiernan Award, Male Student-Athlete of the Year, and Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

The Saint Joseph’s Senior Athletic Celebration was hosted at the Stone Barn on campus and catered by the SJC events department on the evening of Monday, May 6th. Alumni ’22 and Assistant Director and Associate Head Coach of Cross Country and Track & Field, Troy Hendricks served as the emcee while Interim Athletic Director Gary Stevens and College President Joe Cassidy delivered opening remarks. Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Medicine Tiffany Miller-Gagnon offered the prayer of invocation. Senior Women’s Volleyball / Track and Field Athlete Sarah Joe presented a Student-Athlete Keynote reflecting on the journey of her and her fellow Monks over the last four years. Student Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer Team and SJC Intramural Sports Supervisor Chris Theordores also presented on his unique journey within athletics during his four years at Saint Joseph’s.

The College inducted 35 senior athletes into the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society during the evening’s festivities. In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree must also participate in a sport at the varsity intercollegiate level, display strong moral character, achieve senior academic standing – as determined by the certifying institution – and hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

SJC Strength & Conditioning Head Coach Jameson Collins also announced that five Saint Joseph’s College student-athletes were selected as 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award recipients.

During the ceremony, student-athletes who were part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) were honored with cords, as well as those who were four-year members of the Leadership Academy. Dr. Christopher Woodside, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, presented the Leadership Academy cords. Tiffany Miller Gagnan, Theresa Arsenault, and Angelica Hurley presented the SAAC cords, acknowledging the commitment and leadership demonstrated by these dedicated student-athletes throughout their collegiate careers.

Special thanks to: Neile (Joler) Nelson, Brianna Meehan Photography, Hendricks Media, the SJC Events Department, SJC Information Technology, and SJC Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

	Female Athlete of the Year: Shauna Clark
	Lydia Dexter: “In her lacrosse career Shauna had 90 goals and 64 assists for a total of 154 points in only 58 games. She also added 131 ground balls, 71 caused turnovers and 104 draw controls. For those of you that dont know lacrosse these stats may not mean much to you but all you need to know having this type of impact all over the field on both offense and defense is not ordinary and is nothing shy of remarkable. All though impressive, These statistics are enough to make her more than deserving of this award, but her off the field accomplishments are what I am most proud of as her coach. Recently our athletic director, Gary Stevens asked me a question. He asked “are scorers born or are they made?” In my opinion, scorers are undoubtedly made. Scorers are made through hard work, adversity, determination, a thirst for competition and a willingness to take on new challenges. Shauna is the epitome of a self made scorer whom I have no doubt will have plenty more goals in life beyond SJC.”
	Male Athlete of the Year: Dylan Dickey
	Mike Burleson: “Truly embodies what it means to be a student-athlete and a valued member of the SJC community. Dylan carries a 3.7 GPA and is an elite division 3 track and field athlete who has put in the work both in the classroom and in athletics to be successful. He has also been an active member in the St. Joe’s community where he has spent summers working with the grounds crew around campus and also a key player in the game day operations with the sports information department. He is also incredibly humble and kind. He has taken the time to support his fellow athletes and has taken several athletes under his wings in the last few seasons. This has fostered success and growth of our entire throws group. Dylan Dickey has thrived as a student-athlete, campus contributor, and academic leader throughout his four years at Saint Joseph’s. A record-setting javelin thrower, his impact on campus and in our program extends far beyond his ability to throw. His approach to everything he does with professionalism, pride and care for others has left a lasting impact on our program. “
	Female Neile Nelson Award: Hanna Webster, Women’s Volleyball Presented annually to the student-athlete who has set an example by displaying a high level of commitment to his/her team while performing a leadership role within the Saint Joseph’s College campus community. Neile was a standout two-sport athlete (soccer, basketball) at Saint Joseph’s and garnered 1994 NCAA Maine Woman of the Year and Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, All-America Scholar-Athlete accolades in 1993 and 1994, All-Northeast acclaim in 1992, 1993 and 1994 and All-Conference mention in each of her four years on the soccer field.
	Jon Roberts: “Hanna Webster has taken full advantage of her time here at Saint Joe’s. Hanna has been a multi- sport athlete, A 4 year starter on the volleyball team, and a 2 year captain. A member of the women’s basketball team for 3 seasons, and the manager of the Men’s basketball team this season. Hanna has been a 4 year member of Monks Leadership Academy & a Senior Leadership Facilitator, an RA, a Peer Mentor, and an Orientation Leader. She’s worked for Athletic Event Staff, Residential Life, and Student Engagement. She served on SAAC and Interhall, as Class President, and the Student Body President. She’s even served on staff hiring and advisory committees and she has literally helped shape the future of the college during her time here.”
	Male Neile Nelson Award: Michael Wearne, Baseball Presented annually to the student-athlete who has set an example by displaying a high level of commitment to his/her team while performing a leadership role within the Saint Joseph’s College campus community. Neile was a standout two-sport athlete (soccer, basketball) at Saint Joseph’s and garnered 1994 NCAA Maine Woman of the Year and Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, All-America Scholar-Athlete accolades in 1993 and 1994, All-Northeast acclaim in 1992, 1993 and 1994 and All-Conference mention in each of her four years on the soccer field.
	Will Sanborn: “Mike Wearne is a great example of what the Neile Nelson Award is all about. Michael embodies commitment, excellence, and selfless leadership. In his four years at Saint Joseph’s Mike has served our campus community in so many ways, he has been an outstanding student, and provided amazing leadership through example for his teammates and fellow students. All of this while being one of the nicest people you’d ever meet …… just like Neile Nelson!”
	Chris Kiernan Award: Lillian Souweive, Women’s Alpine Skiing The Chris Kiernan Award is named after the college’s first Director of Athletics and men’s basketball coach who later also served as the Dean of Students and the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. This award is presented to the student-athlete who has shown a consistent work ethic to develop as both a student and an athlete; who has displayed a strong commitment toward service of team and community and has proven a never quit attitude and the willingness to work through and overcome adversity
	Margot Cosentino: “Lilly exemplifies what it means to be truly dedicated and hardworking. She consistently pushes herself to be the best version of who she can be, and she stands out as one of the most driven individuals I’ve ever met. Whether she’s in the classroom, at one of her many campus jobs, or on the mountain with the team, she brings an unmatched work ethic and a relentless determination that few can rival. Balancing two demanding majors and what feels like a dozen jobs, she somehow manages it all with grace and focus. What makes Lilly even more remarkable is her constant pursuit of growth, not just as an athlete, but as a person and a leader. She actively seeks feedback, always looking for ways to improve herself and better support those around her.”
	Father John Tokaz Award: Gary Stevens, Interim Athletic Director Named for a great man who was the College Chaplain for nine years and was an great supporter of athletics during his time at Saint Joseph’s, this honor is presented annually to the individual within the college community who has displayed extraordinary support of and assistance to the athletic department mission and to our student-athletes.
	Mike McDevitt: “This year’s recipient has definitely displayed extraordinary support and assistance to our athletic department. In September, Gary Stevens was hired as our interim Athletic Director. At that time Gary was also an adjunct professor in our Sports Management department. Gary’s leadership over the past 9 months have seen him embrace every situation he has faced with dedication, commitment and professionalism.”
	Female Student-Athlete of the Year: Haley Jackson
	Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Drew Mathieu

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With the trailer release came the announcement that over 300 real-world coaches are in the game for the first time ever, including the NCAA games that were discontinued in 2014.

The initial coach to debut the coaches in the game is Ohio State’s Ryan Day, who led the Buckeyes to the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, securing his first victory in the national championship game. He previously had lost to Alabama in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.

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However, with 134 schools in the game, 300 new coaches can only mean one thing: Coordinators must be in the game as well. We assume Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer will join the ranks of the SEC coaches in the game (the trailer debuted Steve Sarkisian of Texas, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is on the cover), but could that mean we see Alabama’s coordinators in the game too?

If we do, it will be the first video game adaptation of Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Similar to real life, coordinators will have the ability to leave the player’s school and accept a head coaching job somewhere else.

Grubb joined Alabama as the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator after spending one season in the same role with the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. Wommack is entering his second year as Alabama’s defensive coordinator after being the head coach at South Alabama for three seasons. Wommack led the Tide’s defense in 2024 to a top-ten ranking for the first time since 2017.

Check out the full release trailer for EA Sports College Football 26 here.

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Williamsburg Gymnast Commits to Fairmont State for Acrobatics and Tumbling

Jazmyn Johnson, a local gymnast, will compete for Fairmont State’s Acro and Tumbling Team. (Jazmyn Johnson) WILLIAMSBURG — Jazmyn Johnson, a Williamsburg resident and gymnast, will continue her academic and gymnastics career at Fairmont State University. Johnson began competing in gymnastics at an early age, and knew she wanted to earn a scholarship to compete […]

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Jazmyn Johnson, a local gymnast, will compete for Fairmont State’s Acro and Tumbling Team. (Jazmyn Johnson)

WILLIAMSBURG — Jazmyn Johnson, a Williamsburg resident and gymnast, will continue her academic and gymnastics career at Fairmont State University.

Johnson began competing in gymnastics at an early age, and knew she wanted to earn a scholarship to compete in college. She also knew that for a chance at a scholarship, her skills would have to wow the judges.

“When I would see other people at different gyms get higher scores than I would, it would motivate me, because I knew I could get those scores too, but only if I worked hard,” Johnson said.

After switching gyms, Johnson began training at World Class Gymnastics in Newport News.

“When I first got to World Class, I was training level seven, and I got moved up very quickly to level eight. I did one year of level eight and did very well and got very high scores. Me and a couple of my other teammates were on the Virginia state team that year. That’s basically when they chose a group of level eight gymnasts at states to represent your home state,” Johnson said.

While training for level nine, Johnson faced a few setbacks with injuries. Due to a torn ligament in her foot, Johnson had to take time off training.

“It really wasn’t my best year because I didn’t get my skills as quickly as everybody else did because of my injury. My coaches were training me for level ten after that season. I did one competition and I really wasn’t very confident during the one competition. I didn’t have as many skills as I wanted to and I’d never really been in that position before,” Johnson said.

As a senior at Lafayette High School, Johnson began looking at colleges as the recruitment process began. When she stepped foot on the Fairmont State University campus, she said it felt like home.

“My call with Fairmont felt very different. I knew that I wanted to visit and see how the experience was. When I went to visit, it was something I wasn’t expecting. It wasn’t too big, it wasn’t too small. It was 100% something that I wanted to do. It just felt like home when I was there,” Johnson said.

Johnson signed on to Fairmont State to compete for the school’s acrobatics and tumbling team. She says that acrobatics and tumbling is a mix of cheerleading and gymnastics.

“Acro is kind of like cheerleading. They do stunting, they do a whole bunch of tumbling, and I think they even have, like, a little dance section. It’s very, very different from gymnastics with the cheerleading aspects included,” Johnson said.

As she prepares to head to Fairmont State in the fall, Johnson wants to leave behind a piece of advice for future gymnasts.

“Trust the process. There will be days where you aren’t 100% sure that you want to do gymnastics anymore. You will go through those moments of stress in life. Believe in yourself and show up for yourself,” Johnson said.

The 2026 Fairmont State Acrobatics and Tumbling season will kick off in February.

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The latest 2025 Women’s Division I recruiting class rankings are out for May, as new additions continue to become official. Reclassifications continue to be one of the biggest X-Factors for this year’s classes. With several talented 2008s set to graduate a year early, how those players are able to come into the college game at […]

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The latest 2025 Women’s Division I recruiting class rankings are out for May, as new additions continue to become official.

Reclassifications continue to be one of the biggest X-Factors for this year’s classes. With several talented 2008s set to graduate a year early, how those players are able to come into the college game at a younger age and make an impact is difficult to project at this stage.

Transfers have ramped up again in May, with the latest window opening and closing.

Here’s a look at the latest women’s DI recruiting class rankings for the class of 2025.

Please send corrections to rankings@topdrawersoccer.com.

1. Florida State(w) (2)

Commitments: GK Evan O’Steen (Solar SC – No. 15), D Mya Brandon (Michigan Hawks – No. 26), F Jaida McGrew (Charlotte Soccer Academy – No. 40), F Ashlyn Anderson (Indy Premier Soccer Club – No. 44), F Nyanya Touray (Bethesda SC – No. 54), D Kai Price (Concorde Fire SC – No. 57), M Nawreen Ahmad (Fairfax Virginia Union – No. 124), M Omotara Junaid (Arsenal FC), GK Kate Ockene (La Roca Premier), D Sydney Schmidt (Jacksonville FC)

Transfers: M Yuna McCormack (Virginia), D Janet Okeke (NC State), F Erin Flurey (Syracuse), M/F Enasia Colon (Arizona State)

The combination of transfers, reclassifications and a quality international add on paper boosts FSU into the top spot.

2. Clemson(w)* (1)

Commitments: M Carla Small (IMG Academy – No. 7), F Juju Harris (Florida United – No. 8), D Reese Klein (Florida United SC – No. 10), M Neely Kerr (Tophat SC – No. 24), D Jolie Jenkins (VDA – No. 27), D Maddie Costello (SUSA FC Academy – No. 49), D Elle Bissinger (Carolina Elite Soccer Academy – No. 92), F Alessandra Washington (Concorde Fire SC – No. 138), GK Madeline Parrott (Scorpions SC – No. 165), F Natalie Brooks (Concorde Fire SC), M/F Taylor Leib (Alabama FC)

The Tigers take over top spot in this update, with three Top 10 additions and four in the Top 25.

3. Duke(w)* (3)

Commitments: F Avery Oder (Beach FC (CA) – No. 6), D Jocelyn Travers (Bay Area Surf – No. 16), GK Molly Vapensky (FC United (IL) – No. 17), D Daya King (Legends FC – No. 25), D Alexis Coughlin (Legends FC – No. 28), F Kaylee Kim (Bay Area Surf – No. 82), M Kosette Koons-Perdikis (Fairfax Virginia Union)

Duke’s class remains excellent, with U.S. youth national team talent joining. Oder looks like a real impact player in the ACC.

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A graduate of Providence College, Hanrahan returned to Rhode Island after previously serving as an assistant coach at Mercyhurst University for four seasons.

At Mercyhurst, Hanrahan led recruiting efforts, video sessions and on-ice skill development. During her tenure, the Lakers made three appearances in the College Hockey America conference tournament, capturing the 2020 CHA tournament title to earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division I Elite 8.

Prior to Mercyhurst, Hanrahan spent one season as an assistant at Lindenwood University, assisting the head coach in recruiting and evaluating of prospective Division I student-athletes, providing film analysis and scouting reports, and running the team’s social media accounts.

Hanrahan began her coaching career during the 2016-17 season at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Faribault, Minnesota, one of the most successful girls’ hockey programs in the country. She helped develop elite talent at the U16 level to prepare players for the college level by implementing both on-and-off ice training, monitoring academic progress, and coordinating practice and travel plans.

Prior to embarking on her coaching career, Hanrahan played one season for the New York Riveters in the inaugural 2015-16 season of the Nationals Women’s Hockey League.

Hanrahan spent four seasons as a student-athlete at Providence, the last three years of which playing under current Brown head coach, Melanie Ruzzi. Hanrahan totaled 75 points in her career, scoring 45 goals, including a team-leading 15 during her senior season in 2014-15. As a senior, she served as team captain and was named the winner of the ECAC Sportsmanship Award. Hanrahan was voted the team’s MVP following her junior and senior seasons.

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COACHING TIMELINE

Season	School/Team	Title
2016-2017	Shattuck-St. Mary’s	Assistant Coach
2017-2018	Lindenwood	Assistant Coach
2018-2022	Mercyhurst	Assistant Coach
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WASHINGTON – GW women’s soccer Head Coach Jeremy Williams announced the addition of Kathleen Ngulefac as a redshirt freshman transfer ahead of the 2025 season. Ngulefac joins the Revolutionaries after spending her first season at Kentucky. A native of Snellville, Ga., Ngulefac did not see game action during her rookie season with the Wildcats. After a standout […]

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WASHINGTON – GW women’s soccer Head Coach Jeremy Williams announced the addition of Kathleen Ngulefac as a redshirt freshman transfer ahead of the 2025 season. Ngulefac joins the Revolutionaries after spending her first season at Kentucky.

A native of Snellville, Ga., Ngulefac did not see game action during her rookie season with the Wildcats. After a standout prep career at Parkview High School, Ngulefac was granted a redshirt during her one season at Kentucky and joins the Buff & Blue with four years of eligibility.

Prior to collegiate soccer, Ngulefac was a member of the Gwinnett Soccer Association, competing in the ECNL. She was honored as a Girls All-Conference First Team honoree for the 2023-24 season in the Southeast Division. In high school, Ngulefac was a First Team All-Region honoree with Parkview. She also earned Class 7A First Team All-County honors and was named to the 7A All-State Girls Team during her senior season in 2023.

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