Hoodies Awards Honor Top Athletes, Coaches and Teams

Men's Basketball honored at Hood's Annual Hoodies Award Ceremony. Photo by Joshua Wagner.

By Aaron Heller //

Men’s basketball guard Jevon Yarbrough and track and field runner Aylene Noy were named male and female players of the year at this year’s revamped Hoodies awards ceremony.

The event highlights the successes and achievements of athletes, coaching staff and teams.  

This year, the Hood College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) changed the ceremony, adding MCs to host the event and creating new individual and team awards.

This year’s winners were: 

Field Hockey- Best Partner Team. This award is given to the ball runners, ticket takers, moppers, game preparations, etc., teams that partner with other teams during the season.  

Lindsey Feldman – Golden Hoodie. This award can be given to an outstanding individual or staff member who works/helps with the athletic department.  

Nino Rizzolino – Male Iron Blazer. This award is given to a male athlete who is consistently in the gym and always doing the extra work in the weight room.  

Catie Roberts- Female Iron Blazer. This award is given to a female athlete who is consistently in the gym and always doing the extra work in the weight room. 

Declan Sullivan- Male Comeback Player of the Year. This award is given to a male athlete who has had a great comeback season after an injury or setback.  

Emma Massey- Female Comeback Player of the Year. This award is given to a female athlete who has had a great comeback season after an injury or setback. 

Taylore Lowe- Female Rookie of the Year. This award is given to a female athlete who had a standout first year.  

Adam Labows-Male Rookie of the Year. This award is given to a male athlete who had a standout first year. 

Kara Heidlauf – Female Blazer Heart. This award is given to a female athlete who is a true representation of Hood College Athletics. This athlete puts their heart into participation in attending athletic events, presents good sportsmanship, hypes up cheering sections and makes a positive impact on the game/event.  

Aaron Heller- Male Blazer Heart. This award is given to a male athlete who is a true representation of Hood College Athletics. This athlete puts their heart into participation in attending athletic events, presents good sportsmanship, hypes up cheering sections and makes a positive impact on the game/event. 

Men’s Basketball- Coaching Staff of the Year. This award is given to the best coaching staff in the department. This includes head coach, assistant coaches, grad assistants, volunteer coaches and other staff on campus who make the coaching staff exemplary.  

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