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Bluefield College Rams Athletics host the 2nd Annual Athletic Awards Banquet

Sports Information Department BC

April 27, 2011

Bluefield College Athletics

Official Release

Sports Information Office

Bluefield, Virginia

Athletics host 2nd Annual Awards Banquet

While a few spring athletics are still in the crucial stages of their seasons, the Athletics Department hosted its end-of-the-season Athletic Awards Banquet on Wednesday.

Peter Dryer, Athletic Director, speaks to athletes

All Fall, Winter and Spring athletic programs, both athletes and coaches, gathered on campus together for an enjoyable evening of recognizing outstanding play on and off the athletic ground. 

Each coach for its repective team came forward to speak about the past season of play and to recognize certain individuals for their play including MVP, Outstanding performances, Most Improved and the RAM EFFORT Award. The RAM EFFORT Award is something fairly new to the Rams Athletic Department and it is something the Department strives to instill not only in its athletes, but the programs as a whole. 

EFFORT stands for "E" Energy, "F" Faith, "F" Focus, "O" Ownership, "R" Respect and "T" Teamwork. 

Fall Sports were highlighted by Mens and Womens Soccer, Volleyball and Cross Country. The Winter Sports included Men's and Women's Basketball and Cheerleading. Also, the Spring sports included Softball, Baseball and Men's and Women's Tennis.

In its second year, the Athletic Awards Banquet is becoming increasingly popular with the athletes. The program included some comic relief, video highlights and a post-banquet dinner. Over the next several years, the deparment will look to create an even more positive and entertaining event for its athletes by mimicking the ESPY's.

Below is a list of the award winners by sport. Congratulations to not only these individuals, but also every athlete involved in Rams Athletics.

Volleyball:

Alyssa Weddle- RAM EFFORT Award, AAC Academic All-Conference, NCCAA Scholar-Athlete

Yeda Duarte- Best Defensive Award, AAC Academic All-Conference, NCCAA Scholar-Athlete

Takashi Franklin- Best Offensive Award, AAC 2nd Team All-Conference

Morgan Hill- Best Newcomer Award

Cheznee Daily- Most Valuable Player

Ashley Strickland- AAC Academic All-Conference, NCCAA Scholar-Athlete

Angela Highlander- AAC Academic All-Conference

Women's Soccer:

Kristin Brown- Most Valuable Player

Melissa Hubert- Most Valuable Attacking Player

Emma Mahon- Most Valuable Defending Player

Katie Warren- RAM EFFORT Award

Jackie Gonzalez- AAC 2nd Team All-Conference

Julie Percy- AAC 3rd Team All-Conference

Men's Soccer

Men's Soccer:

Joey Waltz- AAC Academic All-Conference

Jeff Field- AAC Academic All-Conference

Timmy Michaels- AAC 3rd Team All-Conference

Teddy Tamene- RAM EFFORT AWARD

Cross Country:

Kara Georgiades- Female Best Runner

Brad Schmitt- Male Best Runner

Rachel Blosser- RAM EFFORT AWARD

Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball:

Kia Gilliard- Most Valuable Player, 3rd Team All-Conference, NCCAA Honorable Mention

Brittany Lankford- Most Improved, RAM EFFORT Award

Jasmine Washington- Best Defensive Player

Heather Thomas- "Team before Self" Award

Takeiya Rouse-NCCAA Honorable Mention

Men's Basketball:

Men's Basketball

Robert Wright- Most Valuable Player, AAC 2nd Team All-Conference 

Borgia M'Bala- Unsung Hero

Alvin Board- RAM EFFORT Award

New Ram of the Year Award, AAC 2nd Team All-Conference 

All Freshman Team- Melvin Henderson

Women's Tennis:

Casey Germain- Most Valuable Player

Julie Austin- Most Improved Player

Erica Creger- RAM EFFORT Award

Men's Tennis:

Men's Tennis

Jordan Owens- Most Valuable Player

Jacob Woodrum- Most Improved Player

Evan Sherman- RAM EFFORT Award

Women's Softball: 

Megan Meismer- RAM EFFORT Award

Lindsey Lester- Most Valuable Player, AAC Academic All-Conference

Whitney Sparks- Most Outstanding Player

Morgan Hill- Top Utility Player

Lindsey Sizemore- Coach's Award

Amber MacDonald, Lindsey Burris, Katie Green- AAC Academic All-Conference

Men's Baseball

Men's Baseball:

Joe Gatewood- Top Hitter

Travis Weaver- Top Defensive Player

David Gibson- Top Pitcher

Eli Smurthwaite- RAM EFFORT Award

Jordan Prater- Most Improved Player

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