Spring 2021 athletic awards announced
Nineteen spring awards announced as Big Red returns to the field for the first time in over a year.
Nick Wang '21 helped lead the Exeter baseball squad to an 11-8 record, including a thrilling 5-4 win over Andover in 13 innings in the final Saturday of the season.
After a year in which change and uncertainty was the norm, Big Red spring athletic teams returned to the field after a yearlong hiatus. The season, which culminated with back-to-back weeks of competition against Andover, is one that we’ll never forget.
Spring coaches have announced the team awards for the 2021 season. Each season the selection of recipients grows larger, and this season was no exception due to widespread spirited effort and terrific performances from each of our teams.
We are so grateful to our students, faculty, staff, families and supporters of Big Red athletics who went above and beyond to make this season a reality.
The Dana J.P. Wingate, Memorial Baseball Trophy, 2021, for excellence on the diamond. Awarded to:
Nicholas Wang ‘21
The Most Valuable Member of the Softball Team, 2021. Awarded to:
Antonina Smaldone ‘21
The Charles M. Swift Coaches' Trophy, 2021, awarded annually to that senior who in spirit and action has done most to enhance the traditions of Boys Rowing at Exeter. Awarded to:
Alexander Ranganathan ‘21
The E. Chandler Sanborn Trophy, 2021, awarded annually to that senior who in spirit and action has done most to enhance the tradition of Girls Rowing at Exeter. Awarded to:
Chloe Minicucci ‘21
The Philip A. Lyster Award, awarded annually to that athlete on the boys crew and that athlete on the girls crew who best exemplify Phil Lyster’s gifts as PEA Boatman to Exeter Rowing: encouragement, humor, enthusiasm and commitment to teamwork, 2021. Awarded to:
Zachary McConnell ‘21
Johanna Calderon ‘21
The Joseph T. Gifford, Memorial Lacrosse Trophy, 2021, Most Valuable Player Award. Awarded to:
Griffin Walker ‘21
The Class of 1947 Robert W. Kesler ‘47 (Hon) Boys Lacrosse Award, 2021. Awarded to:
Sam Ginsberg ‘21
The Rider of the Year Award, 2021. Awarded to:
Owen Loustau ‘22
The Holleran Family Girls Lacrosse Most Valuable Player Award, 2021, awarded annually to that player who best embodies leadership, team spirit and excellence in performance. Awarded to:
Victoria Reaman ‘21
The Class of 1947 Robert W. Kesler ‘47 (Hon) Girls Lacrosse Award, 2021. Awarded to:
Marymegan Wright ‘21
The Arthur H. Lockett, Memorial Tennis Trophy, 2021, Most Valuable Player Award. Awarded to:
Tony Xiao ‘21
The Most Valuable Member of the Girls Tennis Team, 2021. Awarded to:
Cecilia Treadwell ‘22
The Stephen Potter Memorial Outdoor Track Trophy, 2021, Leadership, Team Spirit, and Excellence in Performance. Awarded to:
Jeremiah Swett ‘21
The Most Valuable Member of the Girls Track Team, 2021. Awarded to:
Audrey Malila ‘21
The J. Eric Shellabarger, Memorial Golf Trophy, 2021. Awarded to:
William Huang ‘21
Eunice Kim ‘21
The Most Valuable Member of the Girls Water Polo Team, 2021. Awarded to:
Emmett Lockwood ‘21
The Most Valuable Member of the Boys Volleyball Team, 2021. Awarded to:
Nhat Nam Nguyen ‘21
The Basil Orton Track Trophy, Most Valuable Prep Track Member, 2021. Award to:
Byron Grevious ‘24
Philip Curtis Goodwin '25, awarded to the four year student who best embodies the qualities of sportsmanship and participation, 2017-2021. Awarded to:
Marymegan Wright ‘21
Connor Chen ‘21
