The Randolph Athletics Department held its annual awards ceremony on Tuesday evening in Smith Theater to recognize and honor its student-athletes.
The Female Athlete of the Year was Alanna Jennings from the women's wrestling team. Jennings had an 18-8 record this past season. She recorded six falls, one tech fall, and four wins by decision. Jennings totaled 81.5 points to rank third on the WildCats. She placed fourth at NCAA Regionals in the 110-weight class.
Ahmed Diallo from the men's volleyball team was named the Male Athlete of the Year. Diallo had a career season for Randolph in every statistical category as he finished ninth in kills in the ODAC with 267. He led the 'Cats in blocks with 56 and service aces with 20. He was second on the WildCats in digs with 148. He finished second on the team in sets played with 98 and was one of two WildCats to play in all 30 matches. He was twice named the ODAC Defensive Player of the Week. Diallo was named to the ODAC Second Team and was also selected as the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar Athlete.
Rainie Ricard from the STUNT team was selected as the Women's Rookie of the Year. Ricard was a starter all season playing in 157 rounds and earning 67 points to help the WildCats become ranked #2 in the Northeast Conference.
The Male Rookie of the Year was Aksel Tinnes-Rimehaug from the men's tennis team. In his first season with Randolph, Tinnes-Rimehaug had an overall singles record of 13-7 and a 6-2 mark in ODAC play. He has also been an effective doubles player as he is 15-8 overall playing with partner Jason Duval. On Tuesday in the ODAC quarterfinals, Tinnes-Rimehaug had the clinching win at fourth singles to send Randolph into the ODAC semifinals.
The Scholar-Athlete of the Year was given to Alana Ballowe from the women's soccer team. Ballowe, a Sport and Exercise Studies major, had the highest GPA of all graduating senior athletes.
Mireya Norville from the women's lacrosse team was given the Emily Ryals Sportsmanship Award. Amy Rigg received the Reynolds Cup which is given to the women's tennis player that shows outstanding sportsmanship. Mikayla Padgett was chosen as the recipient of the Deacon Award for her help with Athletic Training.
Steve Willis, the Special Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, was named the Spectator of the Year and Deborah Mays, the Athletic Department Administrative Assistant, earned the Cushman Cup.
Team Awards
Women's Soccer
Newcomer of the Year: Adyson Meyers
WildCat Award: Kyla Lockette
Most Improved: Noelle Kaiser
Men's Soccer
MVP: Marcus Cortes
Most Improved: Devan Stickle
Defensive Player of the Year: Wendell Ramos
Offensive Player of the Year: Marcus Cortes
Women's Basketball
Offensive Player of the Year: Sophia Stevens
Defensive Player of the Year: Makiah Scott
Most Improved Player: Kamora Lewis
WildCat Award: Pariz Minor
Men's Basketball
Newcomer of the Year: Aveion Tucker
Most Improved: Khalil Caple
Coach's Award: Camden Taylor
Heart of a Champion: Chris Hayes
Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable: Ryleigh Frayser
Rookie of the Year: Madison Somerville
Women's Track & Field
Most Valuable: Jessica Taylor
Rookie of the Year: Renya Russell
Most Improved: Kai Pegram
Coaches Award: Annabelle Anthony
Women's Volleyball
Impact Player of the Year: Brooklyn Finnerty
MVP: Kailee Turner
WildCat Award: Mackenzie Woodson
Rookie of the Year: Kelsey Bowler
Men's Swimming
Coaches Award: Solomon Lewis
Iron WildCat: Josh Vogl
MVP: Evan Shopbell
Women's Swimming
Coaches Award: Taylor Eshelman
Coaches Award: Katie Scifres
Iron WildCat: Rio Bucy
MVP: Katelyn Spuchesi
Men's Track & Field
Track Athlete of the Year: Ja'Mar Smith
Field Athlete of the Year: Xavier White
Coaches Award: Xavier Calloway
Most Improved: Jeff Mendscole
Men's Cross Country
MVP: Edwards Koroma
Coaches Award: Jacob Johnson
Most Improved: Mason Williams
STUNT
Rookie of the Year: Kimberly Pillacela
Top Performer: Kai Pegram
Excellent Leadership: Hallie Darmante
MVP: Katie Meskill
Men's Lacrosse
Aaron Shacklette Team Spirit Award: Jordan Nutter
Leadership Award: Joshua Parker
Unsung Hero Award: Noah Callahan
Unsung Hero Award: Jacob Bucceri
Most Valuable Player Award: Keegan Slider
Women's Lacrosse
Heart/Spirit Award: Henley Bagby
Most Improved: Emille Taduran
Rookie of the Year: Ally Horne
Most Valuable Player of the Year: Mireya Norville
Women's Wrestling
Most Valuable Player: Alanna Jennings
Most Improved: Jenna Moening
Rookie of the Year: Chloe Simmons
Iron Woman Award: Stephanie Noel
Softball
WildCat Award: Paige Scruggs
Impact Teammate: Austyn Moran
Offensive Player: Rylee Humble
Defensive Player: Haili Gonzalez
Men's Lacrosse
Aaron Shacklette Team Spirit Award: Jordan Nutter
Leadership Award: Joshua Parker
Unsung Hero Award: Noah Callahan
Most valuable Player Award: Keegan Slider
Men's Tennis
MVP: Jacob Martin
Most Improved: Ashton Forte
Coaches Award: Jason Duval
Women's Tennis
MVP: Amy Rigg
Most Improved: Mikayla Smith
Coaches Award: Fleur Gaalman
Men's Volleyball
WildCat Award: Ahmed Diallo
The Glue Guy Award: Samuel Looney
The Bleacher Creature Award: Addison Corey
Men's Wrestling
MVP: Theodore Piluso
Most Improved: Elijah Frizzell
Freshman of the Year: Adrian Fox
Ironman: Noah Williams
