Hadley, Mass. – A total of 76 student-athletes have been named to the 2021 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each fall sport the conference sponsors. Honorees are selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams.
The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship, not only as a participant in their sport, but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.
Of the 76 individuals honored this fall, four hold multiple All-Sportsmanship Team citations, while three were also named to All-NESCAC Teams in their respective sports.
The All-NESCAC performers selected for the All-Sportsmanship Team were seniors
Brett Holmes (Hanson, Mass.) of Colby and Nate Stewart (Easton, Mass.) of Middlebury, both All-NESCAC Football selections, and Tess Huckaby (Brighton, Mass.) of Bowdoin Women's Soccer.
Earning a spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team for the second time in their careers were Bates men's soccer senior James Peter (York, Maine); Colby seniors
Ewan Frick (Kansas City, Mo.) and
Meredith Griffin (North Reading, Mass.), both cross country runners for the Mules; and Wesleyan field hockey senior Gabby Guzdek (Burlington, N.J.).
The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student Advisory Committee on Athletics' (SAAC). The NESCAC SAAC serves as the liaison between the student-athletes of NESCAC member institutions and conference administrators. The committee provides a voice to represent the concerns of all student-athletes and to discuss issues impacting student-athlete welfare. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates student-athletes' achievements.
Colby Athletes
Sally Cassidy (Field Hockey)
Jack Fletcher (Men's Soccer)
Ewan Frick (Men's Cross Country)
Mannon Frykholm (Women's Soccer)
Meredith Griffin (Women's Cross Country)
Brett Holmes (Football)
Natalie Simonton (Volleyball)