Brevard College Athletics Wraps Up 2019-20 Year, Hosts BESPYs Awards Virtually

Brevard College Athletics Wraps Up 2019-20 Year, Hosts BESPYs Awards Virtually

BREVARD, N.C. – The Brevard College Department of Athletics hosted its annual Athletic Awards – "The BESPYs" – virtually for the first time ever on the evening of Wednesday, April 29 via its social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

The event is traditionally held in an in-person banquet-style format at the Boshamer Gymnasium on the campus of Brevard College. Due to classes now being held online, the event moved to an interactive online format, as traditional award winners were announced through a variety of graphic and video messages on the BC Athletics social media channels.

This year's BESPYs included special video messages from Director of Athletics Myranda Nash, BC's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board (Brittany Franks, Josh Romero, Ali Grace Hartman, Mari Cook, Kelly Wilkins, and Anna Burnette), USA South Conference Commissioner Dr. Tom Hart, BC Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Stephen Knott, the BC Head Coaching Staff, and Brevard President Dr. David Joyce and Lynne Joyce.

Several major awards were presented to standout student-athletes over the course of the evening. The Ann Etters Award, an award that recognizes an underclassman student who best displays excellence athletically, academically, and dedicated service to the BC community, was awarded to BC men's tennis freshman JaMarcus Walker.

Three individual parts of the criteria for BC's major team award – the Tornado Cup – were recognized during the evening: Academic Excellence – Team GPA Banner, Personal Development Excellence – Athletes Supporting Athletes, and Community Service & Engagement. With a cumulative team GPA of 3.313 from Spring 2019 to Fall 2019, the BC women's soccer squad claimed the Team GPA Banner, while women's lacrosse took home recognition in the Personal Development Excellence and Community Service & Engagement categories. For the third-consecutive athletic season, Brevard's women's lacrosse program retained possession of the Tornado Cup.

The Highest Senior GPA Award was presented to BC Cycling senior Hannah Arensman, who has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout her four years at Brevard College. Senior student-athletes were also virtually presented with their senior gift of wristwatches and Scholar-Athlete Graduation Stoles for those who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher through their athletic career. Those eligible for the Senior watches and Scholar-Athlete Graduation Stoles will receive these items on Family Weekend in the Fall at Brevard College. 

Top plays and season recap videos were shared throughout the night, alongside recognition for student-athletes who received USA South Conference awards, National awards, and teams who earned postseason opportunities. The BC SAAC revealed its annual BESPY Superlative nods to Hartman (Softball), Gabe Rebollar-Catalan (Football), Ty'She Washington (Women's Basketball), and Kross Robinson (Baseball). Special thank you messages were also posted for members of the BC Tornado Club and Brevard's Athletic Training staff.

On Thursday, April 30, four special virtual editions of Tornado Talk branded "After the Storm" aired on Facebook Live, featuring interviews of student-athletes from BC Men's Soccer, Football, Women's Lacrosse, and Cycling, recapping the 2019-20 athletic season and looking ahead towards the future.

 

2020 BESPYs Awards #BESPYsAtHome

Welcome and Introduction from Director of Athletics Myranda Nash

Message from USA South Conference Commissioner Dr. Tom Hart

Message from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board

Ann Etters Award – JaMarcus Walker

Tornado Club Thank You

SAAC's BESPYs Superlative #1 – Ali Grace Hartman

Fall Conference & National Award Recognition

Rebeccah Rojas, Women's Soccer, USA South Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Rebeccah Rojas, Women's Soccer, USA South Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Gavin Morgan, Men's Cross Country, USA South Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Gavin Morgan, Men's Cross Country, USA South Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Lucas Campos, Men's Soccer, USA South Men's Soccer Rookie of the Week

Tae Sullivan, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week

Jaxon Youngblood, Football, USA South Football Special Teams

Patrick Hall, Men's Soccer, USA South Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week

Mariana Rodriguez, Volleyball, USA South Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

Joc Pledger, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week

Rook Tate, Football, USA South Football Defensive Rookie of the Week

Steffon Canady, Football, Scotty Whitelaw Bowl Most Valuable Player

Steffon Canady, Football, All-ECAC First Team

Dante Anderson, Football, All-ECAC First Team

Steffon Canady, Football, Cliff Harris Award Nominee

Dante Anderson, Football, Cliff Harris Award Nominee

Jerome Bass, Football, D3Football.com Team of the Week

Rook Tate, Football, D3Football.com Team of the Week

Jaxon Youngblood, Football, D3Football.com Team of the Week

Quentin Jackson, Football, D3Football.com Team of the Week

Matheus Masukawa, Men's Soccer, NCCSIA All-State Second Team

Mariana Rodriguez, Volleyball, NCCSIA All-State Second Team

Gavin Morgan, Cross Country, ECAC Cross Country Championships Runner-Up

Patrick Hall, Men's Soccer, USA South All-Conference Second Team

João Monteiro, Men's Soccer, USA South All-Conference Third Team

João Monteiro, Men's Soccer, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Timiah McGhee, Volleyball, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Sallie Riggan, Women's Soccer, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Gavin Morgan, Cross Country, USA South All-Conference Second Team

Solomon Turner, Cross Country, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Molly Brown, Cross Country, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Fall Sports Highlight Video

SAAC's BESPY Superlative #2 – Gabe Rebollar-Catalan

Winter Conference & National Award Recognition

Destiny Williams, Women's Basketball, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Levi Lamb, Men's Basketball, USA South All-Sportsmanship Team

Winter Sports Highlight Video

SAAC's BESPY Superlative #3 – Ty'She Washington

Spring Conference & National Award Recognition

Nathan Sanders, Baseball, USA South Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week

Samuel Goude, Baseball, USA South Baseball Rookie Pitcher of the Week

Brandin Johnson, Baseball, USA South Baseball Rookie Player of the Week

Kelia Oliver, Women's Track & Field, USA South Women's Track & Field Field Rookie of the Week

Autumn Kraemer, Women's Lacrosse, USA South Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week

Jordan Kielson, Softball, USA South Softball Pitcher of the Week

Jordan Kielson, Softball, USA South Softball Rookie Pitcher of the Week

Spring Sports Highlight Video

SAAC's BESPY Superlative #4 – Kross Robinson

Tornado Top Plays of 2019-20

Special Thank You to Athletic Trainers

Academic Excellence - Team GPA Banner Winner – Women's Soccer

Athletes Supporting Athletes Team Winner

Community Service & Engagement Team Winner

Overall Tornado Cup Winner

Highest Senior GPA Award

Message from Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Stephen Knott

Senior Stoles Presentation

2020 BC Scholar-Athlete Stoles
 
Fall 2019 Graduates: 
 
Nathan Boepple - Climbing/Men's Tennis
Molly Brown - Women's Cross Country 
Kaitlin Chaump - Cycling 
Jezika Gunter - Women's Lacrosse 
Kaylee McRae - Women's Lacrosse 
Justin Queen - Men's Soccer 
Erica Zufferey - Women's Soccer 
 
Spring 2020 Graduates: 
 
Hannah Arensman - Cycling 
Javier Avalos - Men's Soccer
Carson Beckett - Cycling  
Carmen Boone - Women's Tennis 
Matthew Brethen - Men's Soccer 
Donald Carsillo - Baseball 
Brandon Crawford - Football 
Krysta Davis - Women's Basketball 
Christopher Demcovich - Men's Lacrosse 
Bryce Foster - Baseball 
Patrick Hall - Men's Soccer 
JaTasha Hollinger - Women's Basketball 
Damari Hopper - Men's Basketball 
Trystan Jones - Baseball 
Jenifer Kulow - Cheer 
Levi Lamb - Men's Basketball 
Diana Loaiza - Women's Lacrosse 
Nicole O'Connor - Women's Lacrosse 
Elaina Perez - Women's Basketball 
Daniel Ramos - Men's Lacrosse 
Cameron Ranslow - Women's Lacrosse 
Jackson Riddle - Men's Soccer 
Joshua Romero - Football 
Ryan Roon - Baseball 
Tabor Ryan - Women's Lacrosse 
Samantha Sepe - Women's Tennis 
Alex Tenjhay - Men's Soccer 
Joel Vacchiano - Men's Lacrosse 
Michaiah Vacchiano - Women's Lacrosse 
Kelly Wilkins - Women's Lacrosse
Sam Willis - Men's Soccer 
Audrey Cardwell - Women's Soccer 

Senior Watches Showcase

Senior Thank You Video from AD & Head Coaches

Message from President Dr. David Joyce & Lynne Joyce

After the Storm Interviews – Thursday, April 30

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