Steven Evans, Campus Carrier Sports Editor
Four student athletes have been named to the Southern Athletic Association’s 2012-2013 Winter Sports All-Sportsmanship Teams.
Among the Berry Sports recognized was Men’s Swimming & Diving, Women’s Swimming & Diving, Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball.
Sophomore Adam Jarrell was named to the Men’s Swimming & Diving All-Sportsmanship Team, while freshman Janelle Spanjers was named to the Women’s Swimming & Diving All-Sportsmanship Team.
“I felt very honored to win the award,” Spanjers said. “My team and I worked very hard and we swam really well at conference. I can’t wait to see what next year has in store for us.”
For basketball, junior Hunter Smoak was named to the Men’s Basketball All-Sportsmanship Team and sophomore Mel McLean made the Women’s Basketball All-Sportsmanship Team.
“It was a pleasant surprise,” Smoak said. “I didn’t even know that this was an award that they gave out. I just wanted to be a team player.”
The Southern Athletic Association (SAA) was formed in 2011 and focuses heavily on good sportsmanship and the individual character of the players and coaches of the teams represented in the conference.
“The Sportsmanship award means a lot to me,” Jarrell said. “I know the team had a rough start, but towards the end of the season we all worked very hard and we were dedicated to the program. To be singled out individually from such an amazing team is a great honor.”
In addition to the SAA Sportsmanship awards, a lacrosse player, sophomore attack Cory hall, was announced Offensive Men’s Lacrosse Player of the Week.