Posted: Apr 27, 2023
WILMINGTON, Ohio - After a multiple-year haitus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the the Wilmington College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a successful WESPYs Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 27.
The WESPYs is a ceremony that SAAC organizes and runs that honors the successes of Wilmington student-athletes for performance(s) during the 2022-23 academic year. A list of award winners can be found below.
Name of Award | Award Winner | Sport(s) |
Most Supportive Team | Baseball | Baseball |
Best Action Photos | George Rickett | Men's Cross Country |
Biggest Upset of the Year | 2-1 OT win at Ohio Northern | Men's Soccer |
Assistant Coach of the Year | Paula Stewart | Swimming |
Coach of the Year | Trip Breen | Swimming |
Freshman of the Year | Jada Pohlen | Women's Soccer / Women's Basketball |
Quaker of the Year | Adrian Salamone | Wrestling |
Female Athlete of the Year | Kennedy Lewis | Women's Basketball |
Male Athlete of the Year | Simon Heys | Men's Cross Country / Men's Track & Field |
Highest Team GPA | Women's Cross Country | Women's Cross Country |