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Newberry College recognized its student-athletes at the annual Wolfies Awards ceremony and celebrated a successful track and field season highlighted by impressive performances. Standout athletes Shamar Brown and Landon Tucker finished strong in the men’s 400-meter hurdles, while various awards honored individuals and teams for their dedication and success in sports and academics. With key accolades such as Female and Male Newcomer of the Year and Team of the Year, the event showcased the commitment and achievements of Newberry’s athletic community.
Newberry, South Carolina – The Newberry Wolves track and field teams concluded their season on a high note at the Lenoir Rhyne Last Chance Meet, demonstrating impressive athletic performances as they prepared for the summer ahead. Meanwhile, the annual Wolfies Awards Ceremony highlighted the achievements of student-athletes across various sports, celebrating their successes both on and off the field.
In the track and field meet, standout performer Shamar Brown achieved a personal best by placing first in the men’s 400-meter hurdles with a time of 52.26 seconds. His teammate, Landon Tucker, also excelled in the event, securing third place with a time of 54.28 seconds. These achievements capped off a competitive season for the Wolves.
On May 5, 2025, at Eleazer Arena, Newberry College held its prestigious Wolfies event to recognize the hard work and dedication of its student-athletes during the 2024-25 season. The awards celebrated both athletic and academic successes in a gathering that brought together athletes, coaches, and families.
Among the award winners, Haidyn Campbell was named Female Newcomer of the Year for her contributions to the softball team, while Liam Vollans took home the Male Newcomer of the Year award for men’s lacrosse. The ceremony also highlighted outstanding individual performances, with Irma Watson-Perez winning Female Individual Performance of the Year in women’s track and field and Braden Tatum receiving the Male Individual Performance of the Year award for men’s wrestling. The top female and male athletes were recognized as Tamsin Bangert from field hockey and John Parker from men’s wrestling, respectively.
The awards also acknowledged teamwork, with field hockey winning Female Team of the Year and men’s lacrosse awarded Male Team of the Year. The ceremony recognized contributions beyond sports with the Billy Douglas Community Award, awarded to Rebecca Lipp (women’s soccer) and Brett Dent (men’s basketball). Additionally, the prestigious W.L. Laval Award Senior Athlete of the Year went to Rebecca Lipp, and Benedikt Fischer was awarded the Jimmy Villeponteaux Senior Athlete of the Year honor.
A number of coaching achievements were celebrated as well. Hannah Dave of field hockey was named Female Sport Coach of the Year, while Nick Cotter of men’s lacrosse received the Male Sport Coach of the Year award. Other highlighted accolades included Christine Butler winning Female Comeback Player of the Year for softball and Dayton Fields winning Male Comeback Player of the Year for men’s wrestling, showcasing the resilience of the athletes. Furthermore, Adriana Hart and Cael Alderman were recognized as the Female and Male Iron Wolves, respectively.
As the athletic year wound down, nearly 120 student-athletes graduated from Newberry College on May 17 at Setzler Field. Their academic accomplishments were recognized through prestigious awards such as the George B. Cromer Award for academic excellence, awarded to Rebecca Hartrick from the women’s triathlon team. Other notable awards included the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award for faith, hope, and charity, given to Stembile Chikoree of women’s field hockey, and the Dr. L Grady Cooper Award for loyalty and devotion, awarded to Alexa Anderson of women’s golf.
Academic achievement was also highlighted by the inclusion of five Newberry College Acrobatics & Tumbling student-athletes on the NCATA Academic Honor Roll, recognizing those who achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. The honored athletes included StellaGrace Allen, Mikayla Conwell, Emma Pittser, Jaden France, and Hannah Ghaly.
As the success of the track and field season and recognition of student-athletes through the Wolfies Awards event demonstrate, Newberry College continues to foster a strong athletic and academic community, encouraging student-athletes to excel in multiple facets of their college experience.
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- Newberry Observer: Newberry College Track & Field Finishes Their Season at the Last Chance Meet
- Wikipedia: Newberry College
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- Google Search: Newberry College Athletics
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- Newberry Observer: NCATA Honors Five Wolves for Outstanding Academic Achievement
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