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The South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award is presented to one athlete from each of the conference’s 23 sport programs. The award honors student-athletes who represent a combination of athletic skill, academic achievement and participation in community service and leadership activities. Wingate University leads the South Atlantic Conference with 119 all-time scholar-athlete award winners. Below is a list of the winners, separated by sport.

FOOTBALL - (11)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Trevor Grant	Wide Receiver	2023
Trevor Grant	Wide Receiver	2022
Andrew Strickland	Offensive Lineman	2021
Andrew Strickland	Offensive Lineman	2020-21
Connor Baroniunas	Offensive Lineman	2019
Chris Birozes	Punter	2018
Robbie Nallenweg	Quarterback	2013
Robbie Nallenweg	Quarterback	2012
Cody Haffly	Quarterback	2011
Chris Stinson	Linebacker	1999
Doug Turner	Offensive Lineman	1993

VOLLEYBALL - (10)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Maggie Young	Middle Blocker	2023
Anna Holmquist	Middle Blocker	2018
Liz Willis	Setter	2011
Chelsea Cancelliere	Libero	2009
Rebecca Brezovec	Middle Blocker	2006
Rebecca Brezovec	Middle Blocker	2005
Lindsay Hinson	Outside Hitter	2003
Lindsay Hinson	Outside Hitter	2002
Jessica Jordan	Outside Hitter	1998
Merrie Winfrey	Setter	1991

MEN'S SOCCER - (1)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Junior Nyemb	Forward	2009

WOMEN'S SOCCER - (6)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
McKenna DeLong	Midfielder	2021
Abbey Frail	Goalkeeper	2019
Kaitlyn Brunworth	Midfielder	2016
Kaitlyn Brunworth	Midfielder	2014
Heather Schlick	Defender	2006
Kelley Connolly	Forward	1992

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - (8)

NAME	YEAR
Cas Kopmels	2024
Bastian Mrochen	2023
Bastian Mrochen	2022
Bastian Mrochen	2021
Nepolian Patel	2017
Jayce Watson	2008
Jayce Watson	2007
Michael Serefine	2000

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY - (12)

NAME	YEAR
Grace Burrell	2024
Tatjana Mense	2023
Tatjana Mense	2022
Tatjana Mense	2021
Valerie Griesche	2017
Alyssa Johnson	2016
Alyssa Johnson	2015
Amber Hines	2008
Amber Hines	2007
Kelli Miller	2001
Katherine Johnson	1994
Katherine Johnson	1993

MEN'S BASKETBALL- (1)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Kerry Besecker	Point Guard	1994-95

MEN'S SWIMMING - (2)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Jack Wisniewski	Breast/IM	2023-24
Ethan Hathcock	Freestyle	2022-23

WOMEN'S SWIMMING - (1)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Marta Beesmans Barquero	Back	2024-25

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL- (6)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Bryanna Troutman	Forward	2021-22
Anna Atkinson	Point Guard	2008-09
Anna Atkinson	Point Guard	2007-08
Anna Atkinson	Point Guard	2006-07
Nessy Brewer	Forward	1994-95
Ann Hancock	Guard	1991-92

BASEBALL- (3)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Logan McNeely	Catcher	2022
Seth Howell	Pitcher	2006
Frank Landefeld	Infielder	1993

SOFTBALL- (11)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Savanna Brooks	Infielder	2025
Savanna Brooks	Infielder	2024
Mary Claire Coyne	Infielder	2019
Naomi Sapp	Outfielder	2017
Allison Smith	Pitcher	2011
Hallie Pettigrew	Infielder	2009
Mandi Chester	Catcher	2007
Mandi Chester	Catcher	2006
Stephanie Kraemer	Outfielder	1999
Cindy Irvin	Outfielder	1995
Paula Baucom	Infielder	1992

MEN'S TENNIS- (8)

NAME	YEAR
Florian Walcher	2025
Roy Stepanov	2021
Daniel Belsito	2020
Daniel Belsito	2019
Braeden Patchell	2011
Marius Dan	2004
Marius Dan	2003
Marius Dan	2002

WOMEN'S TENNIS - (12)

NAME	YEAR
Elena Gunfaus	2023
Camilla Ciaccia	2022
Michela Verpelli	2019
Kelli Ferguson	2013
Kelli Ferguson	2012
Jenna Calomeris	2002
Jenna Calomeris	2001
Doriana Vladimirova	2000
Mindi Kammann	1998
Marci Timm	1995
Patti Webster	1993
Patti Webster	1992

MEN'S GOLF - (3)

NAME	YEAR
Colin Dutton	2024
Braden Jackson	2012
Braden Jackson	2010

WOMEN'S GOLF - (9)

NAME	YEAR
Mikaela Hadaway	2017
Mikaela Hadaway	2016
Kacie Braxton	2009
Martina Moo Young	2006
Martina Moo Young	2005
Martina Moo Young	2004
Cris Mechereffe	2002
Cris Mechereffe	2001
Cris Mechereffe	2000

MEN'S LACROSSE - (2)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Willie Grieco	Attack	2024
Anthony Crisera	Defender	2017

WOMEN'S LACROSSE - (3)

NAME	POSITION	YEAR
Kaleigh Wilgeroth	Attack	2025
Leah Knowles	Midfielder	2024
Gillian McLean	Midfielder	2014

MEN'S TRACK & FIELD - (5)

NAME	YEAR
Mateo de Castro Navarro	2025
Bastian Mrochen	2024
Nepolian Patel	2018
Jacob Troutman	2017
James Lawson	2014

WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD - (5)

NAME	YEAR
Grace Burrell	2025
Tatjana Mense	2024
Valerie Griesche	2018
Alyssa Johnson	2017
Alyssa Johnson	2016