Holy Cross to host Crusader Awards Monday night

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross Athletics will host its annual Crusader Awards on Monday, May 5, at 8 p.m. The ceremony will be live streamed on the Holy Cross Athletics YouTube page.
 
A list of nominees follows:
 
Women’s Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Presented to a women’s student-athlete who has shown sudden or significant improvement and increased contribution to her team during the academic year. 
 
Meg Cahalan, basketball
Abby Desmarais, track and field
Abby Hornung, ice hockey 
Mia McCloskey, field hockey
Sydney Neil, women’s rowing 
 
Men’s Breakthrough Athlete of the Year
Presented to a men’s student-athlete who has shown sudden or significant improvement and increased contribution to his team during the academic year. 
 
Jayden Clerveaux, football 
Ezequiel De la Plaza, tennis
CJ Egrie, baseball
Matt Kursonis, ice hockey
 
Jim Kavanagh Coaching Staff of the Year
Presented to a full coaching staff that has led a Holy Cross team to significant accomplishments during the academic year.
 
Men’s Ice Hockey
Baseball
Men’s Tennis 
Women’s Lacrosse
Men’s Golf
 
Best Individual Performance
Presented to a student-athlete with the most impressive performance during a singular game or event (e.g., performance during one full meet) during the academic year.
 
Mia McCloskey, Field Hockey | 16 Saves vs. Sacred Heart
Justin Shorter, Football | Four Touchdowns at Colgate 
John Gelatt, Men’s Ice Hockey | Four Goals at RIT 
Ella Kittredge, Women’s Lacrosse | Seven Goals vs. American 
Liam Lyons, Men’s Track and Field | Sub-4:00 mile at Friar Invitational 
Nolan Schuermann, Men’s Golf | Patriot League Individual Champion
 
Best Dressed
Selected by a committee consisting of Christina An, Assistant Director for Education and Engagement at the Cantor Art Gallery; Jennifer Feraud, Assistant Director of Student Involvement; and Dr. Andre Isaacs, Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department.
 
Crusader in the Community
Presented to the student-athlete who has made the most significant contributions off the field and in the community. This is strictly a community service-based award; there is no athletic component to this award.
 
Olivia Dubin, women’s soccer
Owen Larson, men’s lacrosse
Rian Millership, volleyball
Molly O’Connor, women’s track and field
Tyler Williamson, men’s rowing
 
Moment of the Year
Presented to a team or student-athlete, a singular play or moment that was the most memorable, historical or significant during the academic year.
 
Men’s Soccer | John Kowalski Goal vs. No. 5 Clemson 
Men’s Rowing | Medal at Head of the Charles 
Men’s Basketball | Aidan Richard Buzzer-Beater vs. UNH
Women’s Lacrosse | Isabela Miller Sets Career Assists Record
 
Game / Event of the Year
Presented to the team with the most impressive or significant game during the academic year.
 
Women’s Soccer | Shutout Win at Army | Sept. 25
Women’s Ice Hockey | Overtime Win vs. #10 Boston College | Dec. 6
Baseball | Upset Win at #22 Auburn | Feb. 15
Men’s Lacrosse | Double Overtime Win vs. Bucknell | March 1
Men’s Tennis | First Win Over Boston University in Patriot League Era | March 29
 
Larry Doyle ’83 90-Wide Mentor of the Year
Presented to an alumnus who has made strides in providing mentorship opportunities for student-athletes. 
 
Cheryl Aaron ’87
Donna Buchmann ’88
Tom Casalino ’76 
 
Norton Prize
This award is given to an outstanding senior student-athlete.  
 
Ginger Berry, women’s rowing / swimming & diving
Brian Fennelly, men’s track and field
Jordan Fuller, football
Sally Zinsner, women’s lacrosse
 
Distinguished Service Award
Presented to someone associated with the athletic department who has made a significant – and often unnoticed – contribution to the student-athlete experience.
 
Mackenzie Drew, Assistant Director of Student Involvement 
John Gavin, S.J., Associate Professor, Religious Studies 
Eleni Jatagani, Dining Services
Daniel Klinghard, Dean of Education and Academic Experience
 
Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award
Awarded annually to the player whose unselfish teamwork and dedication to the good of the team reflect the values lived by coach Allen. The winning student-athlete need not be a star or even a starter, but a solid performer with an outstanding attitude whose contributions are not frequently recognized. The award is designed to recognize a student athlete who is dedicated to the good of the team, possesses integrity, and is a great teammate.
 
Olivia Dubin, women’s soccer
Owen Egan, men’s golf
Brian Fennelly, men’s track and field
Rian Millership, volleyball
 
Honorable John P. Cooney Memorial Award
In memory of Judge John P. Cooney ’23, this award is presented to a senior letter winner who performed beyond all expectations with courage, loyalty and dedication.
 
Jordan Fuller, football
Caleb Kenney, men’s basketball
Emma Min, women’s ice hockey
Sally Zinsner, women’s lacrosse
 
Men’s John A. Meegan Athletic Achievement Award
Presented to a student-athlete, regardless of class, who attained outstanding achievement during his college career. This award is given by the club in memory of the late John A. Meegan (Class of 1939), loyal follower of all Crusader sports and esteemed treasurer of the Varsity Club from 1988 to 1996.
 
Chris Baillargeon, baseball
Jack Greiner, swimming and diving
Evan Jones, soccer
Liam McLinskey, ice hockey
Frankie Monte, football
 
Women’s John A. Meegan Athletic Achievement Award
Presented to a student-athlete, regardless of class, who attained outstanding achievement during her college career. This award is given by the club in memory of the late John A. Meegan (Class of 1939), loyal follower of all Crusader sports and esteemed treasurer of the Varsity Club from 1988 to 1996.
 
Lindsay Berger, basketball
Meggan Fourie, field hockey
Ella Grey, track and field
Isabela Miller, lacrosse
 
Men’s Crusader of the Year
The Crusader of the Year is the most prestigious student-athlete award presented by the Varsity Club. It is awarded to an outstanding student-athlete who has excelled not only in varsity athletics, but also in the classroom and the community, and have been prominent in campus activities.
 
Brian Fennelly, track and field
Christo Kelly, football
Caleb Kenney, basketball
Jimmy King, baseball
Tyler Williamson, rowing
 
Women’s Crusader of the Year
The Crusader of the Year is the most prestigious student-athlete award presented by the Varsity Club. It is awarded to an outstanding student-athlete who has excelled not only in varsity athletics, but also in the classroom and the community, and have been prominent in campus activities.
 
Lindsay Berger, basketball
Ginger Berry, rowing and swimming and diving 
Ella Kittredge, lacrosse
Haley Murphy, track and field 
Julia Walsh, soccer
 
Team of the Year
Presented to the team with the most all-around impressive season during the academic year.
 
Baseball
Women’s Basketball 
Football
Men’s Ice Hockey
Women’s Lacrosse
 
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