Senior Perseverance Award - Emily Blanchard (Softball)

Given annually to a senior student-athlete who has shown great determination in overcoming physical setbacks.  Through hard work and dedication, this senior has been able to overcome the challenges set forth and successfully return to athletic competition.

SENIOR SUMMARY: After missing her junior season due to injury, Emily returned to the field for a standout senior campaign that saw the first baseman collect GNAC All-Conference First Team honors after batting a career-high .365 during the Saints 2021 GNAC Championship campaign. Over her career, Emily posted a .302 average with 22 runs scored and 20 RBI.

Senior Perseverance Award - Thomas Roberts (Men's Soccer)

Given annually to a senior student-athlete who has shown great determination in overcoming physical setbacks.  Through hard work and dedication, this senior has been able to overcome the challenges set forth and successfully return to athletic competition.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Thomas missed his sophomore campaign after suffering an ACL injury that sidelined him for the year. Through hard work and an agressive rehab, he was able to return to the team for his junior season in which he played in 13 contests and earned 10 starts in the Saints backfield unit. Over his career, Thomas played in 27 matches and earned 14 starts and recorded seven points on one goal and five assists.

Senior Scholar Athlete Award - Elizabeth Fortier (Women's Lacrosse)

Given annually to a male and a female member of the senior class who combine excellence in the classroom with excellence on the playing field and have maintained the highest cumulative grade point average among the senior student-athletes.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Liz was a two-time captain for the women's lacrosse program (2020 & 2021) and over her career played in 40 games, earning 38 starts while accumulating 75 points on 62 goals and 13 assists. She earned GNAC All-Conference Second Team honors following her senior campaign, leading the team to the GNAC Championship game. She added 107 draw controls (sixth all-time), 80 groundballs and 45 caused turnovers and was a three-time honoree on the GNAC All-Academic team.

Senior Scholar Athlete Award - William Richter (Men's Golf)

Given annually to a male and a female member of the senior class who combine excellence in the classroom with excellence on the playing field and have maintained the highest cumulative grade point average among the senior student-athletes.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Will was a four-year student-athlete, competing on the men's volleyball team his first year and the golf team his final three seasons. He appeared in 10 volleyball matches, collecting 17 kills with a .270 attacking percentage before making the transition to golf. On the links, Will appeared in five matches including the 2021 GNAC Championship and was named the team's Most Improved Player his senior season while earning GNAC Academic All-Conference honors his final three years with the squad.

Senior Unsung Hero Award - Molly Michaud (Women's Volleyball)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has exhibited leadership, dedication, and athletic achievement in quiet ways, which may have gone unrecognized throughout his or her career.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Molly appeared in 71 career matches, playing in 236 sets and registering exactly 236 kills (1.00 k/s) as a leader in the Saints frontcourt. She served as a team captain during her senior campaign and was also a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Molly earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors in 2019, 2020 and 2021, finished her career with 115 total blocks, 88 digs, 25 aces and 11 assists and was named the Team MVP at the conclusion of her senior season.

Senior Unsung Hero Award - Trevor Hajj (Men's Cross Country/Track & Field)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has exhibited leadership, dedication, and athletic achievement in quiet ways, which may have gone unrecognized throughout his or her career.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Trevor raced in 21 meets with the cross country program while also competing on the indoor and outdoor track & field squads throughout his EC career. He served as a team captain during his junior and senior campaign, was named the XC Unsung Hero in 2018 & 2021, the Indoor Track & Field Unsung Hero in 2020, the XC Most Improved in 2020 and over his cross country career had three top-10 finishes. 

Senior Sportsmanship Award - Kaitlin Bouchard (Softball)

Given annually to the senior athlete who has conducted his or herself in the highest manner on the playing field, including interactions with players, coaches, and officials.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Served as a team captain during her senior campaign, leading the Saints to the program's first GNAC Championship, NCAA tournament berth and NCAA tournmanet victory when the team topped No. 11 Christopher Newport University, 3-2, in their NCAA tourney debut. Over her career, Kaitlin appeared in 36 games and collected 18 hits for a .261 average which included 10 RBI and a grand slam home run during her first year with the team.

Senior Sportsmanship Award - Brian Donahue (Men's Lacrosse)

Given annually to the senior athlete who has conducted his or herself in the highest manner on the playing field, including interactions with players, coaches, and officials.

SENIOR SUMMARY: A four-year member of the program, Brian played three seasons on the team while serving our country during his sophomore year at Emmanuel as a member of the United States Armed Forces. On the field, he appeared in 24 games earning 16 starts which all came during his first season with the program. Brian collected 20 groundballs and caused six turnovers as a member of the Saints defensive unit and was named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference squad in both 2020 and 2021.

Senior Leadership Award - Emma Johnson (Women's Soccer)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has distinguished his or herself by demonstrating the qualities desired to lead successful teams throughout his or her athletic career.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  A four year member and two-year captain of the women's soccer program, Emma was a starter since her sophomore campaign appearing in 49 career matches for the Saints. She recorded 10 career points on one goal and eight assists, earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors in 2019, 2020 & 2021 along with the 2018 Unsung Hero Award and 2021 Coaches' Appreciation Award.

Senior Leadership Award - Zach Crisafulli (Men's Basketball)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has distinguished his or herself by demonstrating the qualities desired to lead successful teams throughout his or her athletic career.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  A four-year member of the Men's Basketball program, Zach appeared in 77 games earning 59 starts while averaging 9.5 ppg for 729 total points to go along with 338 rebounds, 161 assists, 74 steals and 21 blocks. He earned GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team honors in 2018, 2019 and 2020, was awarded the team's Most Improved Player following his first season, tabbed with the Coaches' Appreciation Award in 2019 and honored with the Team MVP accolade in 2021.

Senior Inspiration Award - Jamad Fiin (Women's Basketball)

Honors the outstanding senior athlete who best represents the graduating class in scholarship, leadership and sportsmanship.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  Jamad transferred to Emmanuel for the start of her sophomore year and over her career played in 57 games, earning 16 starts during back-to-back GNAC Championship seasons. She scored 373 points (6.5 ppg) and added 180 rebounds, 81 assists and 52 steals. She was named to the 2019 GNAC Academic All-Conference team and was Emmanuel's representative on the 2020 GNAC All-Sportsmanship squad.

Senior Inspiration Award - Morgan Mercier (Men's Soccer/Men's Lacrosse)

Honors the outstanding senior athlete who best represents the graduating class in scholarship, leadership and sportsmanship.

SENIOR SUMMARY (MSOC):  Appeared in 29 matches, earning one start for the Saints in their midfield unit. Over his career, Morgan collected three points on one goal and one assist, all coming during his sophomore campaign. He earned the 2018 Coaches' Appreciation Award, was on the 2019 GNAC Men's Soccer Sportsmanship Team and has been a three-time GNAC Academic All-Conference recipient.

SENIOR SUMMARY (MLAX):  Served as a team captain his senior season, Morgan saw the field in 39 games for the Saints. Over his career, he collected 25 groundballs and caused 13 turnovers. He was tabbed to the 2021 GNAC Men's Lacrosse Sportsmanship Team and also honored with the 2021 Coaches' Appreciation Award.

Saints Club Award - Libby Irwin (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field)

Honors the senior athlete who best represents and exemplifies the spirit of the College's athletic program.

SENIOR SUMMARY: A four-year member for the Women's Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Track & Field programs, Libby served as a team captain throughout her senior season and also was a valued member of the Athletic Department's student-workforce team. She earned the Unsung Hero award in 2018 & 2019 for cross country and Team Academic award for the 2019 XC campaign. Libby also raced on the 2018 GNAC Women's Cross Country and 2020 GNAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship teams. 

Saints Club Award - Aidan Sitler (Men's Track & Field)

Honors the senior athlete who best represents and exemplifies the spirit of the College's athletic program.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  A four-year member of both the Men's Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field programs, Aidan served as a team captain for both teams during his junior and senior campaigns. He received the Coaches' Appreciation Award for his sophomore Outdoor campaign, the Unsung Hero and Academic Achievement Award for his junior Indoor campaign, the Most Improved Performer and Academic Achievement Award for his junior Outdoor campaign and the Coaches' Appreciation Award for his senior season.

HALO'S Award - Paige White (Women's Soccer)

Honors the senior athlete who best represents Emmanuel with Heart, Attitude, Loyalty, Outstanding athletic ability and demonstrated success as a Student.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  A four year member of the women's soccer program, Paige appeared in 59 games over her career, earning 23 starts at the forward position. She was elected to serve as a team captain during her final campaign before the season was cancelled, thus ending her career with 21 points on eight goals, four of which were game-winners, and five assists. Paige earned GNAC Academic All-Conference honors each of the last three years of her career.

HALO'S Award - Michael Kokoros (Men's Volleyball)

Honors the senior athlete who best represents Emmanuel with Heart, Attitude, Loyalty, Outstanding athletic ability and demonstrated success as a Student.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  A four-year member of the men's volleyball program and a valued addition to the men's golf program for the spring of his senior campaign, Michael played in 71 volleyball matches over three seasons and collected 395 kills averaging 1.99 kills per set. He added 284 digs, 50 total blocks and 43 aces. He was named the volleyball Most Improved Player while also earning the team Academic Award as a sophomore and junior. During his junior season, Michael was named the GNAC Defensive Player of the Week on March 9 and made two other appearance on the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll. 

Andrew Yosinoff Athletic Achievement Award - Emily Saef (Women's Lacrosse)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has excelled on the playing field and provided the greatest contribution to the athletic reputation of Emmanuel College through exceptional athletic achievement.

SENIOR SUMMARY: Emily played in and started all 26 games of her career at Emmanuel, registering 110 total points on 81 goals and 29 assists to rank eighth all-time in points in what equates to just two seasons on the field. Saef was named the 2019 GNAC Rookie of the Year and earned Second Team honors as a sophomore and then followed it up with GNAC All-Conference First Team accolades as a senior. She also earned the 2019 Coaches' Appreciation Award and the 2021 Team MVP honors and over her career racked up 101 draw controls, 51 groundballs and caused 29 turnovers. 

Andrew Yosinoff Athletic Achievement Award - Marcus Fox (Men's Basketball)

Given annually to a senior athlete who has excelled on the playing field and provided the greatest contribution to the athletic reputation of Emmanuel College through exceptional athletic achievement.

SENIOR SUMMARY:  In just three playing seasons with the team, Fox established himself as one of the most dominant post men in program history scoring 1,029 points to go with 522 rebounds. He earned GNAC Second Team All-Conference honors following a standout junior campaign in which he scored 464 points for the fourth highest single-season total in EC program history, appearing on the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll eight times while also earning GNAC Player of the Week honors once. Marcus was also named the program's Unsung Hero after both his first and second campaigns with the squad.