Empire 8 emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. The members of Empire 8 know that intercollegiate athletics provide countless and invaluable educational lessons. Educating our young men and women regarding the value of positive sporting behavior and ethical conduct are among the most important components of our student-athletes' experiences. These honorees have distinguished themselves and exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportsmen/women. The Empire 8, its coaches, student-athletes and administrators congratulate all of the honorees.

2009 Women's Cross Country Sportswoman of the Year
Rachel Gaylord Alfred Sr.
Gabrielle Dello Hartwick Sr.
Elizabeth DeLong Ithaca Sr.
Jessica Goodrich Nazareth Jr.
Arielle Januszkiewicz RIT Jr.
Shanna Bearisto Stevens Jr.
Susan Torchia Utica So.

2009 Men's Cross Country Sportsman of the Year
Corey Smith Alfred Gr.
Justin Pedersen Hartwick Jr.
Scott Walker Ithaca Sr.
Tim Rutan Nazareth So.
Mike Brindak RIT Sr.
Travis Heithoff Stevens Jr.
Joseph Geniti Utica Jr.

2009 Field Hockey Sportswoman of the Year
Sarah Thomassen Elmira So.
Megan Lindoerfer Hartwick Sr.
Ally Girasole Ithaca Sr.
Breanna Smith Nazareth Jr.
Megan Clifford Stevens Sr.
Morgan Mariano Utica So.
Rachel Mastromarino Washington & Jefferson Sr.

2009 Football Sportsman of the Year
Milton Harding Alfred Sr.
Mark Thoefel Hartwick Sr.
Brian Grastorf Ithaca Sr.
Josh Carter Springfield So.
Brad Carlton St. John Fisher Sr.
Cody Elliott Utica Sr.

2009 Men's Soccer Sportsman of the Year
Mike Buisman Alfred Sr.
Kevin McKearney Elmira Sr.
Mike Jordhamo Ithaca Sr.
Liam Connolly Nazareth So.
Jeff Diaz RIT Sr.
Alex Salter St. John Fisher Jr.
Pete Bednarsky Stevens So.
Jonathan Wood Utica So.

2009 Women's Soccer Sportswoman of the Year
Caryl Schrader Alfred Sr.
Ellie Hamilton Elmira Fr.
Lauren Ploof Hartwick Sr.
Shannon McNichols Ithaca So.
Polly Muelenkamp Nazareth Sr.
Kristen Denninger RIT Sr.
Amanda Siebert St. John Fisher Jr.
Hillary Paul Stevens Sr.
Jaime Hillman Utica Fr.

2009 Women's Tennis Sportswoman of the Year
Autumn McLain Alfred Jr.
Alia Pyros Elmira Sr.
Betsy Breaznell Hartwick Sr.
Sarah Hollis Ithaca Sr.
Jackeline Martinez Nazareth Sr.
Michele Caporali RIT Jr.
Katie Barlow St. John Fisher Sr.
Allyson Kingman Stevens Jr.
Jen Persio Utica Fr.

2009 Volleyball Sportswoman of the Year
Emily Steen Alfred Sr.
Andrea Masiello Elmira Jr.
Lauren Mausert Hartwick So.
Karin Edsall Ithaca So.
Ashlee Travis Nazareth So.
Melanie Springer RIT Fr.
Amy Street St. John Fisher So.
Amethyst Holder Stevens So.
Alyssa Sadallah Utica Sr.

2010 Women's Basketball Sportswoman of the Year
Danielle Cooper Alfred Sr.
Darcy James Elmira So.
Cassie Dresser Hartwick Sr.
Jessica Farley Ithaca So.
Kylie Bartlett Nazareth Sr.
Emily Hughes RIT Sr.
Kristi Jeffres St. John Fisher So.
Sarah Gehring Stevens Sr.
Justine Karst Utica So.

2010 Men's Basketball Sportsman of the Year
Jared Patt Alfred Sr.
Palen Andreozzi Elmira Sr.
James Mantas Hartwick Sr.
Will Gaskins Ithaca Sr.
Corey McAdam Nazareth Sr.
Darryl Anderson RIT Jr.
Will Cornett St. John Fisher Jr.
Ian Masone Stevens Sr.
Marlon Davidson Utica Jr.

2010 Men's Swimming & Diving Sportsman of the Year
Zach Mix Alfred Jr.
William MacElveen Hartwick Jr.
Justin Gainer Ithaca Jr.
Eric Lenhardt Nazareth Sr.
Casey Burns RIT Jr.
Mark Bagniewski Stevens So.
Rob Fehrman Utica Sr.

2010 Women's Swimming and Diving Sportswoman of the Year
Sarah Blair Alfred Jr.
Erin Fleming Hartwick Sr.
Shannon Archer Ithaca Sr.
Lara Spiegel Nazareth So.
Catherine Jones RIT Sr.
Rachel Marcuson Stevens Sr.
Kristine Wowelko Utica Sr.

2010 Baseball Sportsman of the Year
David Ahonen Ithaca Jr.
Kyle Desrosiers RIT Sr.
Kevin Wing St. John Fisher Sr.
Mike Pagliaro Stevens Jr.
Chris Podlucky Utica Fr.

2010 Golf Sportsman of the Year
Dennis Estes Elmira Sr.
Lukie Smith Moravian Jr.
Josh Maxwell Nazareth Sr.
Brad Sparks Scranton Jr.
Greg Church St. John Fisher So.
Aaron Dennis Stevens Jr.
Mitch Mercer Susquehanna Sr.
Derek Smith Utica Sr.

2010 Women's Lacrosse Sportswoman of the Year
Ivy Lam Alfred So.
Marissa Drake Elmira So.
Hannah Kennedy Hartwick So.
Melanie Braun Ithaca Jr.
Lauren Evans Nazareth Sr.
Allyson Pisher RIT Sr.
Courtney Clare St. John Fisher Jr.
Fionuala Quinn Stevens Sr.
Kelly Fullerton Utica Jr.

2010 Men's Lacrosse Sportsman of the Year
Tim Doyle Alfred Fr.
Dan Frost Elmira Sr.
Ryan Twardowski Hartwick Sr.
Nic Neuman Ithaca Sr.
Brian O'Donnell Nazareth Sr.
David Burke RIT Sr.
Dave Malone St. John Fisher Sr.
James Napolitano Stevens Sr.
Griffin Gordano Utica Fr.

2010 Softball Sportswoman of the Year
Lauren Haas Alfred Fr.
Teszalyn Culp Elmira So.
Katherine Wilson Ithaca Sr.
Kelly Horbal Nazareth Sr.
Jennifer Hayden RIT Jr.
Laura Rojek St. John Fisher Sr.
Sarah Parker Stevens Jr.
Shannon Bailey Utica Fr.

2010 Men's Tennis Sportsman of the Year
Kyle McDevitt Alfred So.
Tim Wagner Elmira Jr.
Marcelo Navarro Hartwick So.
Taylor Borda Ithaca Sr.
Steve Trobert Nazareth Sr.
Larry Hall RIT So.
Tim Adler St. John Fisher Sr.
Carlo Pardo Stevens Jr.
Thien Doan Utica So.

2010 Men's Outdoor Track and Field Sportsman of the Year
Matt Phillips Alfred Sr.
Andrew Brown Ithaca Sr.
Tim Rutan Nazareth So.
Jon Sealander RIT Sr.
Francis Garcia Stevens So.
Brandon Rudolphe Utica Fr.

2010 Women's Outdoor Track and Field Sportsman of the Year
Rachel Gaylord Alfred Sr.
Melanie McCormick Ithaca Sr.
Michelle Gillette Nazareth So.
Jamie Morey RIT Sr.
Jamie Brabson Stevens So.
Lauren Penc Utica Jr.