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Newberry College celebrated its student-athletes at the 2025 Wolfies ceremony, recognizing outstanding performances and achievements in athletics and academics. Award recipients included top athletes from various sports, such as Haidyn Campbell and Liam Vollans, as well as team accolades for field hockey and men’s lacrosse. The event highlighted community contributions and honored graduating athletes, showcasing their dedication to excellence in both athletics and academics.
Newberry, SC – Newberry College honored its student-athletes for their exceptional achievements at the 2025 Wolfies ceremony on May 5, held at Eleazer Arena. This annual event recognized outstanding contributions in athletic performance and academic excellence among the college’s athletes, culminating in nearly 120 student-athletes graduating on May 17 at Setzler Field.
This year’s award winners included Haidyn Campbell, who received the Female Newcomer of the Year award for her performance in softball, and Liam Vollans, honored as Male Newcomer of the Year in men’s lacrosse. In the realm of individual athletic achievement, Irma Watson-Perez was recognized for her outstanding performance as Female Individual Performance of the Year in women’s track and field, while Braden Tatum won the Male Individual Performance of the Year for men’s wrestling.
Tamsin Bangert of the field hockey team was named Female Athlete of the Year, and John Parker received the accolade for Male Athlete of the Year in men’s wrestling. The awards also highlighted team achievements, with field hockey and men’s lacrosse taking home the Female Team of the Year and Male Team of the Year respectively.
The ceremony further acknowledged community contributions with the Billy Douglas Community Award awarded jointly to Rebecca Lipp from women’s soccer and Brett Dent from men’s basketball. In the senior athlete categories, Rebecca Lipp earned the W.L. Laval Award, while Benedikt Fischer was named the Jimmy Villeponteaux Senior Athlete of the Year for men’s golf. Coaches were also recognized, with Hannah Dave and Nick Cotter receiving honors as Female and Male Sport Coaches of the Year respectively.
In notable comeback achievements, Christine Butler of softball was designated Female Comeback Player of the Year, while Dayton Fields in men’s wrestling was celebrated as Male Comeback Player of the Year. The Iron Wolf awards went to Adriana Hart (women’s lacrosse) and Cael Alderman (men’s wrestling) for their exemplary dedication and performance.
On May 17, the college recognized nearly 120 student-athletes during graduation festivities at Setzler Field. Among those honored with senior awards were Rebecca Hartrick from women’s triathlon, who received the George B. Cromer Award, and Stembile Chikoree from women’s field hockey, awarded the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award. Additionally, Alexa Anderson from women’s golf received the Dr. L Grady Cooper Award for exemplifying loyalty and devotion to the college.
The comprehensive list of graduating student-athletes reflects a diverse range of disciplines, with degrees awarded across numerous sports. Among them, Ryan Barnett graduated in Sport Management playing baseball, while Alexis Butler earned her degree in Psychology and dance.
In line with the accolades, Newberry College’s track and field teams recently concluded their season at the Lenoir Rhyne Last Chance Meet. Highlighting outstanding performances, Shamar Brown claimed victory in the men’s 400-meter hurdles with a personal best of 52.26 seconds, and Landon Tucker achieved a commendable third place in the same event with a time of 54.28 seconds.
The 2025 Wolfies ceremony and graduation showcase the commitment and excellence of Newberry College’s student-athletes, demonstrating their dedication to both athletics and academics. The college continues to foster an environment that promotes achievement in all facets of student life.
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