HADLEY, Mass. -- Six Bates student-athletes have been named to the 2023 NESCAC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, announced Wednesday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
A total of 85 student-athletes have been named to the Winter All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each winter sport the conference sponsors (men's and women's basketball, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's squash, and men's and women's swimming & diving. Honorees are selected by the players and coaches from their respective teams.
Bates women's squash junior
, Andy Martagon (Belmont, Mass.), was the lone Bobcat honoree to earn this prestigious accolade for a second time. Andy was also a selection in 2022.
The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, their teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship, not only as a participant in their sport, but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.
Men's Basketball: Grant Nadeau (So.-Gorham, Maine)
Women's Basketball: Jenna Berens (Sr.-Durham, Conn.)
Men's Squash: Garrett Wenberg (Jr.-Rye, N.Y.)
Women's Squash: Andy Martagon (Jr.-Puebla, Mexico)
Swimming & Diving: Jaewoo Kim (So.-San Ramon, Calif.)
Swimming & Diving: Grace Wenger (Jr.-Hanover, N.H.)
The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student Advisory Committee on Athletics' (SAAC). The NESCAC SAAC serves as the liaison between the student-athletes of NESCAC member institutions and conference administrators. The committee provides a voice to represent the concerns of all student-athletes and to discuss issues impacting student-athlete welfare. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates their achievements.
