16th ANNUAL ACADEMIC ATHLETIC AWARDS

16th ANNUAL ACADEMIC ATHLETIC AWARDS: Fullerton College Athletics welcomed parents, faculty, administration, and FC students to attend the 16th annual Athletic Academic Awards honoring excellence in academics and athletic achievement.

Many outstanding Fullerton College student-athletes were honored at the FC Student Center for their hard work in the classroom and on the field/court/pool. Scholarship Awards were given to those hard-working student-athletes in order to further pursue their education and growth.

Along with the individual awards, a record breaking 190 FC athletes were honored as Hornet Scholars maintaining a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher.  All of this would not have been possible if not for the tireless efforts of the FC faculty, staff, and the INCITE Program.

The Academic Athletic Awards was the brain-child of beloved former Head Football Coach Gene Murphy who poured his heart and soul into furthering the education of Fullerton College student-athletes. Current Head Football Coach Tim Byrnes continues to carry the torch for his mentor as he did a fantastic job organizing and hosting this year's event.

This year's award recipients are as follows:

Mike Steinkellner Scholarship Award
Mitchell Hoertz (Track & Field)

Donna Cherry Most Inspirational Player Award
Okran Omori (Women's Swim & Dive)

Bud Dawson Memorial Scholarship Award
Fernando Escobar (Baseball)

Ed Carroll Award
Jordan Scanlan (Football)

Man & Women of Distinction
Mitchell Hoertz (Track & Field) Irlanda Martinez (Swim & Dive)
Rebecca Goss (Women's Water Polo/Swim & Dive)

Male Athlete of the Year
Julian Caldwell (Men's Basketball)

Female Athlete of the Year
Nadia Ruiz (Women's Soccer - Fall) and Sarah Anderson (Women's Tennis - Spring)

 Arthur Nunn Memorial Award
Jason Payne (Men's Basketball)

Male Scholar Athlete of the Year
Conor Bednarski (Football)

Female Scholar Athlete of the Year
Rebecca Goss (Women's Water Polo/Swim)

Bill Chambers Award
George Khalil

Dr. Phillip McFarland Award
Lexi Medina

Coaches of the Year
Nick Fuscardo (Baseball) and Scott Giles (Women's Tennis)

Special Recognition Award
Futoshi Nakagawa

HORNET SCHOLARS
W. Basketball Curiel Laura, Drayer Stephanie, Hughes Brenna, Meza Maritza, Pollard Yana, Tara Sherin, Urzua Irma, Washington Amber M. Basketball: Allison Dakota, Mansfield James, Payne Jason, Payne Tyler, Sahwani Amin W. Golf: Elingwood Stephanie Inselberg Elyse, Kurtis Kimberly, Prystaloski Natalie W. Badminton: Dai Pei, La Caroline, Moreno Kayla, Pham Lena M. Tennis: Altshuler Jake, Appel Tyler, Cha JooHeon, Douangphachanh Aly, Laguna Timothy, Mulrooney Matthew, Vu Donald, Young Jan-Russell W. Track: Brannigan Rachel, Campos Stefanie, Carter Michelle, Garritson Maegan, Gauthreaux Hannah, King Killie, Martinez Krystal, Morton Trani, Rocha Theresa, Thompson Cheyenne, Weston Amanda, Williams Paris M. Track: Anumgba Earvin, Bair Travis, Caballero Christian, Cisneros Leon, Coleman Michael, Cuahutle Moises, Figueroa Rafael, Gonzales Peter, Gonzales Julio, Hoertz Mitchell, Lagman Brennan, Mays Biron, Monge Kimball, Nelson Dimitrius, Nguyen Anthony, Norris Deshon, Nwachie Chukwuekezue, Sheridan Joshua W. Water Polo: Benedict Sarah, Catron Lindsey, Goss Rebecca, Hoetker Alexandra, Jaquette Canon, Klein Jordan, Laos Ashley, Martin Nichole, Samaniego Sabrina, Svendsen Joanne W. Volleyball: Baxter Erin, Chung Shawna, Hecker Jordyn, Mendrin Elena, Morales Vianca, Sorbom Emilee Baseball: Curran Jeffrey, Escobar Fernando, Gotta Nicholas, Green Jacob, Lewis Erik, Mulcahey Troy, Orlando John, Rojas Jose, Sweet Austin, Willes Alan, Wix Dakota Football: Aneke Isaiah, Anumgba Earvin, Baldwin Jordan, Bednarski Conor, Black Laderick, Bolanos Joe, Byrd Tyquandas, Clay Cody, Duncan Joshua, Estep Jacob, Evans William, Gonzalez Martin, Guzman Joseph, Hernandez Timothy, Holliday Raymond, Houts Jacob, Ibanez Cal, Launier Joshua, Lewis Melvin, Liava'a Palaki, Mays Biron, McCormick Chon, McKinnon Andre, Mobley Lamarr, Nelson-Robins Dimitrius, Nwachie Chukwuekezue, O'Toole Nicholas, Oropeza Augustin, Owens Justin, Peralta Moses, Poti Simon, Robinett Grant, Salazar Fabian, Sanders Andrew, Sanders Kishon, Sanders Neko, Scanlan Jordan, Sterns Jamison, Washington Haleefa, Woxland Chaz, Wright Gary Softball: Enriquez Andrea, Felipe Alyssa, Marquez Alyssa, Merida Victoria, Nava Alyssa, Plascencia Samantha, Serrano Elizabeth Cross Country: Cisneros Leon, Cauhutle Moises, Espinoza Caleb, Figueroa Rafael, Gonzales Julio, Harrison Taylor, Manahan Marcus, Nasser Farid, Potla Prabhu, Ruiz Saul, Shah Muhammad, Fierro Aimee, Garritson Maegan, Gibbons Michelle, Mcgee Alexandria, Mendez Paulina, Moreno Valencia, Ortega Diana, Sinatra Lauren M. Swim: Babbitt Joseph, Beckelheimer Thomas, Carlson Jeffrey, Choi Justin, Gunawan Edward, Jordon Daniel, Lusk James, Mohammady Umair, Omori Kazuhiro, Soto Luis, Thullen Mathew W. Swim: Benedict Sarah, Burrows Breanna, Gonzalez Marissa, Goss Rebecca, Jaquette Canon, Laos Ashley, Martin Nichole, O'Neil Jessica, Omori Okran, Rhee Amy, Sanchez Alicia, M. Soccer: Diaz Jose, Italia Anthony, Izurieta Juan, Nunez Gonzalez, Ramos Eduardo, Salas Jorge, Sandoval Jesse, Sandoval Rene, Villarruel Hernandez W. Soccer: Carter Michelle, Fleischman Ariana, Forslund Hannah, Saucedo Ana, Tomilin Shaina M. Water Polo: Baldwin Randy, Matsuyama Andrew, Wallace David, Wirth Paul W. Tennis: Anderson Sarah, Betancourt, Cleina, Catolico Jasmine, Chavez Emily, Futch Jenna,Khounphannavong Malisa, Kronenfeld Rachel, Mitchell Cailin, Vo Victoria, Zavala Andrea

INCITE COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AWARD - Academic Support for Student Athletes Program
Eric Herrera - Basketball
Casey Branton - Football
Damian Zepeda - Football
Paul Rodriguez - Track and Field Charles McKenzie - Football Breana Pineda - Softball Mitchell Hoertz - Track and Field
Hernan Hernandez - Football
Dimitrius Nelson - Football/Track
Jessica Calderon - Track and Field

INCITE TUTORS RECOGNITION
Earvin Aumgba - Football
James Mansfield – Basketball
Miles Nossett – Track & Field