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. |
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