"Jack is our team MVP because every time he goes to the mound, he gives our team a chance to win, regardless of who we are playing. When he is on the bump, our whole team lifts their game a little. Everyone shows up and expects to win because everyone knows Jack is one of the best pitchers in Division III baseball. Coming off his GNAC Pitcher of the Year campaign in 2019, he got off to a hot start in 2020 going 3-1 with a school-record 2.25 ERA (MIN 20 INNINGS) and punched out 28 opposing hitters. His two starts in Florida were against both opposing teams #1 pitchers and against teams that play in the CCC and NEWMAC. He threw a complete game in both starts surrendering a total of 5 hits in 14 innings pitched down south, allowing just one earned run and striking out 17 hitters while only allowing four walks on top of out dueling an All-American in the process." - Coach Briand

"What is a Leader in the world of athletics? It is a person who has a passion for sports and the ability to motivate and inspire their team, someone who has compassion for their teammates, and a desire to help them be the best they can be. Gina Houghton has demonstrated that she is a strong leader by maintaining her love for the sport, but most importantly, her respect for her teammates." – Lorene Farrar (Equestrian Director)

"An MVP is someone who has worked tirelessly to improve their skills. This person was determined to achieve her goals not only for herself but for the team as well. She worked hard to get her diagonals correct, and her dream of going to Regionals became a reality. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled, but that doesn’t take away the hard work and determination that Grace demonstrated this year. Our MVP is Grace Bond." – Lorene Farrar (Equestrian Director)

"Brandon Pavoni is the greatest offensive player in the history of Anna Maria College, PERIOD. The cancellation of the season was heartbreaking for many reasons. One is that Brandon was going to break the 200 point mark this season. Right now, Brandon holds all of the career offensive records for Anna Maria College (129 goals, 59 assists). Brandon was a two time All-GNAC selection, last year making the first team. He played through multiple injuries, probably very seldom playing at 100%. He is a workhorse, a model of an ideal college athlete. A stellar academic career, mixed with the unbelievable work ethic that made him one of the best lacrosse players around. A true leader. Someone who held everyone accountable, himself even more than most. He doesn't know the definition of quit or understand doing something at less than 100%. Now, all we need to do is convince him to come back for 2021, get that 200, and finish something that he and this class put in motion four years ago...a GNAC Championship." -Coach Mayo

"This year’s Leadership Award recipient is a first-year player. She exemplifies transformational leadership by inspiring her teammates with her positive energy, passion, and drive. She, like a few other players on this team, had to overcome near-career-ending injuries to work her way back on the field. She is always there when needed to lead parking lot duties for football games or welcoming recruits for overnights. She would often work with less experienced players to mentor and teach them her craft. Her hard work and determination paid off since she played in all ten games, pitched in six of them, for a total of 27 innings. In that time, she earned her first win as an AMCAT, by defeating Elms 21-7. In January, her efforts and leadership skills earned her the title of Captain. Congratulations, Sophomore, #19, Captain, Sabrina “Sab” Liston!" - Coach Sasso

"This year’s team MVP award goes to the player who is the “heart and soul” of our team! She is continually contributing to the team with her ability to bring everyone together. Her diligent efforts to earn a win, give all she has on and off the field, and exemplifying a genuine concern for all teammates with a contagious and positive spirit! Congratulations, Sophomore, #10, Captain, Ashley “Ash” Garcia. Ashley was incredible at first base this spring. She had 72 putouts, making some tremendous plays, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage, all while playing with an injury to her right hand." - Coach Sasso

"When I was reflecting on this past year, I thought about what I would say about a deserving leader. I noticed a common theme that ran across my mind. I remembered one of Herb Brooks's quotes in Miracle: "When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates. And that the name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back." Although there's nothing more rewarding than wearing a college varsity uniform, focusing on a common goal, and hustling hard with 11 others--the only thing that outshines that feeling is how you physically do it. I'm not quite sure how Bryce pushes herself as much as she does when she steps on that field. Bryce makes sure to hold everyone else accountable and to give their all. Although I've only worked with Bryce for a little under a year now, it's evident that her main concern isn't what are we going to do to succeed as a team, but how are we going to do it. Watching her mold more and more into a leadership role this year, find her voice, find more confidence and structure. Along with a contagious drive to leave it all on the field. Well, needless to say, I'm certainly excited to see what she's going to do as a "soon to be" upperclassman. A voice to reckon with, a hunger for success, and a passion to help, teach, and lead her teammates." – Coach Wilkins

"There aren't many athletes like Ashley Rufo. I mean, how many student-athletes can say they juggle a major in Health and Community Services along with not one, not two, but three college varsity sports. This award is usually for the most valuable player. However, as a coach who appreciates a warm smile and a good attitude, I'd like to rename this award the Most Valuable Person. I say this because the MVP should not just be the most successful athlete on the team, but should also be someone who puts in the most effort at all times, rain, snow or shine and still asks for more. I find that Rufo is exceptional in every way. She had persevered through one of the toughest seasons in my eyes, where we were just beginning before the rug was ripped right out from underneath us. It certainly makes me question, "what more could Rufo have accomplished?" - Coach Wilkins