CHESTERTOWN, Md. — The Washington College Athletics Department held its Shore Awards ceremony last night, April 29, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2025-26 academic year.  Team Most Valuable Players, Most Improved Players and Coaches' Awards were named, and several special departmental awards were presented as well. A list of the awards follows. 

Senior Athletic Award: Given annually to the male student and the female student who, in the opinion of the department, achieved the most in athletics at Washington College.
Chris Johnson, Sr., Trap & Skeet (Lutherville, Md./Dulaney)
Kaitlyn Boggs, Sr., Women's Basketball (Linwood, N.J./Mainland Regional)

Goose Nation Award: Given annually to the senior male student and the senior female student who, in the opinion of the department, by cooperation, loyalty, sportsmanship, spirit, and industry, contributed the most to the development of athletics at Washington College.
Gracelyn Goforth, Sr., Softball (West Stokes, N.C./King)
Ty Everitt, Sr., Baseball (Quakertown, Pa./Quakertown)

The Eldridge Eliason Award: The senior male student and female student who, with scholastic standing in the upper half of the class, has accomplished the most in the field of athletics.
Mia Salvatierra, Sr., Women's Lacrosse (Bel Air, Md./Fallston)
Drew Kinsey, Sr., Baseball (Monkton, Md./Hereford)

The Thomas Reeder Spedden Award: Presented to one or more senior student-athletes for academic standing and outstanding achievement in athletics.
Chase Ruppel, Sr., Baseball (Shamong, N.J./Seneca)
MaryCate Anson, Sr., Field Hockey/Women's Lacrosse (Newark, Del./Newark Charter)

The Elizabeth "Bo" Blanchard Memorial Sportsmanship Award: The junior female and male athlete who best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, dedication, and sportsmanship characteristic of "Bo."
Sophie Kilbride, Jr., Women's Soccer (Lewisburg, Pa./Lewisburg Area)
Tshazi Kamau, Jr., Men's Soccer (Nairobi, Kenya/High Mowing School [N.H.])

The Doris T. Bell '50 Award: The senior female with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year.
Maura Collins, Sr., Women's Rowing (St. Louis, Mo./Parkway West)

The Alfred Reddish Award: The senior male with the highest cumulative average who has won a varsity letter during the year.
Michael Daniello, Sr., Men's Soccer (Lewes, Del./Sussex Academy) 

SAAC Rookie of the Year: Given to recognize the first-year athlete who has demonstrated exceptional skill and significant impact within their team. Winner was nominated and voted on by SAAC Members.
Keegan Dunn, Fr., Men's Lacrosse (Marlton, N.J./St. Joseph's Prep [Pa.])

SAAC Most Spirited Team: Honors the team(s) that is always there, always cheering loud and making a positive impact for their fellow Shoremen and Shorewomen from the stands.
Men's and Women's Basketball

Team Awards

FIELD HOCKEY
MVP: MaryCate Anson, Sr., Midfielder (Newark, Del./Newark Charter)
MIP: Ashley Swan, Jr., Forward/Midfielder (Lusby, Md./Patuxent)

WOMEN'S SOCCER
MVP: Bridget Whiteside, Sr., Midfielder (Elmhurst, Ill./Trinity)
Coaches' Award: Grace Morris, Jr., Defender (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional)

MEN'S SOCCER
MVP: Tyler Davidson, Sr., Midfielder (Medford, N.J./Shawnee)
Coaches' Award: Chris Glendenning, Sr., Defender (Boyds, Md./Northwest)

VOLLEYBALL
MVP: Allison McKechnie, Sr., Setter (Coronado, Calif./Jserra Catholic)
MIP: Anna Titter, Jr., Defensive Specialist (York, Pa./York Suburban)

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MVP: Kaitlyn Boggs, Sr., Center (Linwood, N.J./Mainland Regional) 
Coaches' Award: Emma Robinson, Sr., Guard (Washington, D.C./Elizabeth Seton [Md.]) 

MEN'S BASKETBALL
Coaches' Awards: Jon Nalty, Fr., Guard (Baltimore, Md./Calvert Hall) and Max Portnoy, So., Guard (Voorhees, N.J./Eastern)

WOMEN'S SWIMMING
MVP: Brooke Bailey, So. (Midlothian, Va./Trinity Episcopal)
MIP: Vanessa Fry, So. (Southbury, Conn./Pomperaug)

MEN'S SWIMMING
MVP: Nathan Rawa, Jr. (Lansdale, Pa./North Penn)
MIP: Niles Commodore, So. (Wilmington, Del./Tatnall)

BASEBALL
Coaches' Awards: Elias Philiposian, Sr., Pitcher (Woolwich Township, N.J./Paul VI) and Chase Ruppel, Sr., Infielder (Shamong, N.J./Seneca)

MEN'S GOLF
MVP: Matt Young, Sr. (Bel Air, Md./Bel Air)
MIP: Avery Flubacher, Sr. (Chadds Ford, Pa./Sanford School [Del.])

WOMEN'S LACROSSE
MVP: Peyton Baldwin, Sr., Defender (Annapolis, Md./Broadneck)
Coaches' Award: Anna Wilson, Sr., Midfielder (Jarrettsville, Md./Bryn Mawr)

MEN'S LACROSSE
MVP: Peyton Gestole, Jr., Attackman (Sudlersville, Md./Queen Anne's County)
MIP: Paxson Warnock, So., Midfielder (Downingtown, Md./Downingtown East)

WOMEN'S ROWING
MVP: Kyaran Balin-Brooks, Sr. (Rockville, Md./Walter Johnson)
Coaches' Award: Heather Lamont, Sr. (Woodbridge, Va./Woodbridge)

MEN'S ROWING
MVP: Andrew Ellestad, Sr. (Damascus, Md./Damascus)
MIP: Grayson Bishop, Fr. (Knoxville, Tenn./L N Stern Academy)

SAILING
MIPs: Matthew Nadolny, Jr. and Soledad Fintel, Fr.

SOFTBALL
MVP: Gracelyn Goforth, Sr., Infielder (West Stokes, N.C./King)
Coaches' Award: Katie Tribbitt, Sr., Pitcher (Ridgely, Md./North Caroline)

WOMEN'S TENNIS
MVP: Isabella Sorhegui, Sr. (Naples, Fla./Barron Collier)
Coaches' Award: Gaby Coutts, So. (Burnet, Texas/Cedar Park)

MEN'S TENNIS
MVP: Jorge Urgal Zuleta, Jr. (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic/St. Michael's School)
Coaches' Award: Kohl Perkins, Sr. (Lynchburg, Va./Virginia Episcopal School)

TRAP AND SKEET 
MVP: Trice Moore, So. (Worton, Md./Kent County)
MIP: Jeffrey Paes, Fr. (Middletown, N.Y./Pine Bush)