Lion Athletics Hosts The Luckys 2022
COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department hosted its annual awards show, The Luckys on Tuesday night, celebrating Lion student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
“Everyone in this room is a point of great pride for this university,” said University President Dr. Mark J. Rudin in remarks at The Luckys. “All of us cheer for you and have love for you on the court, the pitch, on the field, but all of us also wish you nothing but success in your classes, graduation, and in life.”
For the first time since 2019, Lion student-athletes, coaches, administrators, gathered in person to celebrate and honor the successes of the Lion Athletics Department.
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The full list of awards can be found below.
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year:Sophie-Charlott Hempel, Women’s Golf
Male Scholar Athlete of the Year:Devin Beamon, Football
Female Newcomer of the Year:Karalie Morrison, Soccer
Male Newcomer of the Year:Ushan Perera, Men’s Track & Field
Delmar Brown Award: Shelby Guin
- Student athletic trainer that displays academic excellence, exemplary service, character and work ethic.
Most Outstanding Cheerleader: Ali Cleaves
Most Outstanding Dancer: Peyton McClendon
Most Outstanding Women’s Basketball Player:Dyani Robinson
Susie Knause Memorial Heart Award: Juliana Louis and Chania Wright
- Women’s basketball player who exemplifies scholarship, leadership, hustle and the will to win.
Most Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player: Jairus Roberson
Terry Allen Award:Demarcus Demonia
- Men’s basketball player who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, hard work and physical ability.
Female Team Coach of the Year: Jason Burton, Women’s Basketball
Male Team Coach of the Year:George Pincock, Men’s Track & Field
Female Community Service & Engagement Champion: Lauren Shaw, Soccer
Male Community Service & Engagement Champion:Nathan Jester, Football
Most Outstanding Women’s Cross Country Runner:Alondra Campa
Most Outstanding Men’s Cross Country Runner:Nicodemus Rotich
Most Outstanding Soccer Player:Karalie Morrison
Unsung Hero:Riley Davidson, Volleyball
- Student-athlete who made a significant contribution through his or her commitment to selflessly and enthusiastically serving the best interest of their team.
Lion Heart Award:Julia Seigerroth, Women’s Track & Field and Xavier Morris, Football
- Student-athletes who had the comeback of the year by overcoming injuries or adversity.
Bobby Fox Award:Kader Kohou
- Most Valuable Defensive Football Player.
Ernest Hawkins Award:Christian Hernandez
- Most Valuable Offensive Player.
J.V. Sikes Award: Alex Shillow
- Football player who exemplifies Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship, Loyalty, Achievement and Desire.
Lion Fist Bump Award: Kelly Barnes, Financial Operations Coordinator, Lance Farmer, Director of Sports Performance, Keenan Huss, Director of Facilities & Operations, and Jun Lee, Director of Creative Services
- Athletic department members that go above and beyond to provide a “Best in Class” Experience.
Lion Pride Award:Avery Boley, Softball
- A student-athlete whose effort is representative of Lion Pride, their love of their sport, and is a great teammate.
Female Academic Team of the Year: Women’s Golf
Male Academic Team of the Year: Men’s Golf
Dr. Margo Harbison Award:Sarah Wongsinth
- Most Outstanding Women’s Golfer.
Boley Crawford Award:Zach Burch
- Most Outstanding Men’s Golfer.
Memorable Moment of the Year:Alphonso Willis game winner at UTSA
Most Outstanding Softball Player:Emily Otto
Most Outstanding Volleyball Player:Celeste Vela
Carolyn Burt Award:Riley Davidson
- Volleyball Teammate of the Year
Donna Tavener Impact Award: Riley Davidson
- A volleyball player who makes service a priority and has made an impact on the campus and the Community.
Charles Goodall Award: Football
- The team that posts the highest average community service and engagement hours per student-athlete.
Lib Huggins Award for Female Athlete of the Year:Minna Svaerd, Women’s Track & Field and Dyani Robinson, Women’s Basketball
Dr Jesse Hawthorne Award for Male Athlete of the Year:Ushan Perera, Men’s Track & Field
Most Outstanding Women’s Track Athlete: Minna Svaerd
Most Outstanding Men’s Track Athletes:J.T. Smith and Delan Edwin
Most Outstanding Women’s Field Athlete:Candesha Scott
Most Outstanding Men’s Field Athlete: Ushan Perera
Female Team of the Year: Women’s Golf
Male Team of the Year: Men’s Golf
Queen of the Jungle: Emily Otto, Softball
King of the Jungle:Zach Burch, Men’s Golf
- The King and Queen of the Jungle represent a sincere commitment to developing champions in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
Male Presidential “Best In Class” Award:Alex Shillow, Football
Female Presidential “Best In Class” Award:Lauren Shaw, Soccer
- Student-athletes who distinguish themselves as model ambassadors for A&M-Commerce. They embody our athletic core values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Determination, and Excellence in the classroom, in competition, and within the University community.
GOLD CARPET PHOTO GALLERY
The full list of awards can be found below.
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year:Sophie-Charlott Hempel, Women’s Golf
Male Scholar Athlete of the Year:Devin Beamon, Football
Female Newcomer of the Year:Karalie Morrison, Soccer
Male Newcomer of the Year:Ushan Perera, Men’s Track & Field
Delmar Brown Award: Shelby Guin
- Student athletic trainer that displays academic excellence, exemplary service, character and work ethic.
Most Outstanding Cheerleader: Ali Cleaves
Most Outstanding Dancer: Peyton McClendon
Most Outstanding Women’s Basketball Player:Dyani Robinson
Susie Knause Memorial Heart Award: Juliana Louis and Chania Wright
- Women’s basketball player who exemplifies scholarship, leadership, hustle and the will to win.
Most Outstanding Men’s Basketball Player: Jairus Roberson
Terry Allen Award:Demarcus Demonia
- Men’s basketball player who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, hard work and physical ability.
Female Team Coach of the Year: Jason Burton, Women’s Basketball
Male Team Coach of the Year:George Pincock, Men’s Track & Field
Female Community Service & Engagement Champion: Lauren Shaw, Soccer
Male Community Service & Engagement Champion:Nathan Jester, Football
Most Outstanding Women’s Cross Country Runner:Alondra Campa
Most Outstanding Men’s Cross Country Runner:Nicodemus Rotich
Most Outstanding Soccer Player:Karalie Morrison
Unsung Hero:Riley Davidson, Volleyball
- Student-athlete who made a significant contribution through his or her commitment to selflessly and enthusiastically serving the best interest of their team.
Lion Heart Award:Julia Seigerroth, Women’s Track & Field and Xavier Morris, Football
- Student-athletes who had the comeback of the year by overcoming injuries or adversity.
Bobby Fox Award:Kader Kohou
- Most Valuable Defensive Football Player.
Ernest Hawkins Award:Christian Hernandez
- Most Valuable Offensive Player.
J.V. Sikes Award: Alex Shillow
- Football player who exemplifies Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship, Loyalty, Achievement and Desire.
Lion Fist Bump Award: Kelly Barnes, Financial Operations Coordinator, Lance Farmer, Director of Sports Performance, Keenan Huss, Director of Facilities & Operations, and Jun Lee, Director of Creative Services
- Athletic department members that go above and beyond to provide a “Best in Class” Experience.
Lion Pride Award:Avery Boley, Softball
- A student-athlete whose effort is representative of Lion Pride, their love of their sport, and is a great teammate.
Female Academic Team of the Year: Women’s Golf
Male Academic Team of the Year: Men’s Golf
Dr. Margo Harbison Award:Sarah Wongsinth
- Most Outstanding Women’s Golfer.
Boley Crawford Award:Zach Burch
- Most Outstanding Men’s Golfer.
Memorable Moment of the Year:Alphonso Willis game winner at UTSA
Most Outstanding Softball Player:Emily Otto
Most Outstanding Volleyball Player:Celeste Vela
Carolyn Burt Award:Riley Davidson
- Volleyball Teammate of the Year
Donna Tavener Impact Award: Riley Davidson
- A volleyball player who makes service a priority and has made an impact on the campus and the Community.
Charles Goodall Award: Football
- The team that posts the highest average community service and engagement hours per student-athlete.
Lib Huggins Award for Female Athlete of the Year:Minna Svaerd, Women’s Track & Field and Dyani Robinson, Women’s Basketball
Dr Jesse Hawthorne Award for Male Athlete of the Year:Ushan Perera, Men’s Track & Field
Most Outstanding Women’s Track Athlete: Minna Svaerd
Most Outstanding Men’s Track Athletes:J.T. Smith and Delan Edwin
Most Outstanding Women’s Field Athlete:Candesha Scott
Most Outstanding Men’s Field Athlete: Ushan Perera
Female Team of the Year: Women’s Golf
Male Team of the Year: Men’s Golf
Queen of the Jungle: Emily Otto, Softball
King of the Jungle:Zach Burch, Men’s Golf
- The King and Queen of the Jungle represent a sincere commitment to developing champions in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
Male Presidential “Best In Class” Award:Alex Shillow, Football
Female Presidential “Best In Class” Award:Lauren Shaw, Soccer
- Student-athletes who distinguish themselves as model ambassadors for A&M-Commerce. They embody our athletic core values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Determination, and Excellence in the classroom, in competition, and within the University community.
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