Clark State College honored numerous student athletes at an in-person athletic banquet held May 10. The College honored Clark State athletes who earned honors on the All-OCCAC Academic Team, Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Conference awards.
“This year’s Athletic Banquet was so heartfelt and full of full circle moments,” said Naz Butler, director of athletics and student life at Clark State. “Our Student-Athletes works so hard on the court/field, in the classroom and balancing other roles they fulfil. This is one of the best days in Athletics for the hard work and commitment of our Student-Athletes to be seen and recognized by Administration, Coaches, fellow Student-Athletes, and family and friends.”
Butler said Clark State student athletes were awarded with numerous awards from MVPs to sportsmanship, academic honors, Conference awards, and more.
“To hear from our student athletes about their experiences, what they learned about themselves and how excited they are to go into their next seasons from newbies to leaders was beautiful,” she said. “We also celebrated our soaring athletes, many of which will be continuing their athletic careers. It was bittersweet, celebrating the finish line moment but seeing how prepared they were for life after Clark State College and Athletics.”
In 2014, Clark State joined NJCAA and competes at the Division II level in women’s softball, volleyball and basketball; and men’s baseball and basketball. Clark State is also a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).
Team and OCCAC Award Winners
Beavercreek
Kenny Blackmore, baseball: Team MVP
Belle Center
Kayla Reeves, women’s basketball: OCCAC Sportsmanship Award & Team Hustle Award
Dayton
Haylee Gunter, women’s basketball: Team Scholar-Athlete Award
DeGraff
Meghan Orr, volleyball: Team's Hustle Award
Cincinnati
Mark Wise, men’s basketball: OCCAC 1st Team & Team MVP
Enon
Arizona Henderson, softball: Team Scholar Student-Athlete Award
Indiana
Cooper Noel, baseball: Team Hustle Award
Franklin
Ayendia Kimble, women’s basketball: OCCAC 1st Team & Team MVP
Mauricio Diaz: Team First Year Award
Kettering
CJ Hartley, softball: Team Hustle Award
Riverside
Kinsey Kunz, softball: Team Hustle Award
Springfield
Devin Alston, men’s basketball: Team Hustle Award
Dale Bush, men’s basketball: OCCAC Sportsmanship Award & Team Scholar-Athlete Award
Bryce Jenkins, baseball: Team First-Year Award
Chyanna Hartley, softball: Team First-Year Award
Jessa Robbins, volleyball: Team First-Year Award
Mechanicsburg
Amariah Hoerner, softball: MVP
Lilly Cushman, volleyball: Scholar Student-Athlete Award
Camille Fultz, Women’s Basketball OCCAC 2nd Team
New York
Matthew Schlanger, baseball: Team Scholar Student-Athlete Award
Urbana
Lindsey Brayton, volleyball: OCCAC 1st Team & Team MVP
Washington Court House
Corynn Chrisman, softball: Scholar Student-Athlete Award
Blue and Gold Awards
Team of the Year
Women’s Basketball, Winning Record of 13-12
Coach of the Year
Rick Antinori, Baseball
Best Supporting Cast
Mikey MacDonald, baseball, Springfield
Male Newcomer of the Year
Bryce Jenkins, baseball, Springfield
Breakout Student-Athlete
Kenny Blackmore, baseball, Beavercreek
Female Outstanding Student-Athlete
Raelyn States, Softball, Cincinnati
Female Newcomer of the Year
Ayendia Kimble, Women’s Basketball, Franklin
Female Scholar Student-Athlete
Jessa Robbins, Volleyball: Springfield
Male Scholar Student-Athlete
Dale Bush, men’s basketball, Springfield
Male Outstanding Student-Athlete, Best Individual Game
Kenny Blackmore, baseball, Beavercreek