SACRAMENTO, CA - On Monday night, the Cosumnes River College Athletic Department hosted its annual banquet at the Falls Event Center in Elk Grove, celebrating the completion of yet another successful academic year for the Hawks.
Over 200 student-athletes, coaches, staff, and Cosumnes River supporters attended the 2017-2018 Athletics Awards Banquet commemorating eye-opening performances and accomplishments, both on the field and in the classroom.
Highlights Included:
- Christine Jang CCCAA Hall of Fame Induction
- Jeanne Calamar named CCCAA Athletic Director of the Year
- 2.83 Overall Student-Athlete GPA
- 3 CCCAA Playoff Appearances
- 33 Big 8 All-Conference Athletes
- 43 Scholar-Athletes
- 37 4 Year-Transfers
- 2 All-Nor Cal Athletes
- 1 All-State Athlete
The evening began with introductory remarks from Collin Pregliasco, Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics and Athletic Director, who addressed the crowd and recognized the tremendous achievements from throughout the year. Special recognitions were given to Christine "Tanaka" Jang who was inducted into the 2018 California Community College Athletic Association's (CCCAA) Sports Hall of Fame. Christine was the State All-Around Champion in gymnastics in 1977 and 1979 and is currently the head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kaiser - South Sacramento. Jeanne Calamar was also recognized for receiving the CCCAA Athletic Director of the Year award from her peers. The award recognizes Calamar for the service and leadership she has given to Cosumnes River College, its athletes, and the surrounding community.
Pregliasco also stated his continued amazement with the commitment and dedication of the student-athletes at Cosumnes River College and will continue to ensure that all student-athletes are given the needed resources to be successful both athletically and academically in the years to come.
Special Athletic Department Awards:
Athlete of the Year - Korina Krueg, Softball
Most Valuable Female Athlete - Korina Krueg, Softball
Most Valuable Male Athlete - Burle Dixon, Baseball
Hawk of the Year - Jared Alameida, Baseball
Highest Female Grade-Point-Average - Amanda Lopez, Women's Soccer
Highest Male Grade-Point Average -Timothy Tarrant, Baseball
Scholarships
Steve Krisiak Scholarship:
Daniel Vitoria, Baseball
Ashleigh Berg, Softball
James Clark Memorial Scholarship
Rita Monasterio, Swimming
Excellence in Athletics Scholarship
Ashleigh Berg, Softball
Autumn Petteway, Swimming
Rita Monasterio, Swimming
Taylor Thomas, Women's Soccer
Daniel Vitoria, Baseball
Team Most Valuable Player Awards
Women's Volleyball - Rebekkah McLaughlin
Men's Soccer - Hector "Keko" Grajeda
Women's Soccer - Yvonne Taylor
Men's Basketball - De'Rajaee Austin
Women's Basketball - Brookelyn Larkin
Men's Tennis - James Cruze
Women's Tennis - Angela Hurtado
Women's Swimming - Lorena Rettele
Baseball - Burle Dixon
Softball - Korina Krueg
Spirit of the Hawk Awards
Women's Volleyball - Meg Maddalena
Men's Soccer - Dylan Mello
Women's Soccer - Taylor Thomas
Men's Basketball - John Brooks
Women's Basketball - Erika Oswald
Women's Tennis - Hannah Dinkins
Women's Swimming - Kaeryn Cruz
Baseball - Jared Alameida
Softball - Ashleigh Berg
Honoring our Own:
Tony Bloomfield
747-433-2 career record
27 years as CCCAA Head Baseball Coach
2012 CCCAA State Championship
2012 National Coach of the Year
9 time Conference Coach of the Year
9 Conference Championships
25 State Playoff Appearances
9 Super Regionals
2 Final Fours
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