HADLEY, Mass. -- Seven Bates student-athletes have been named to the 2025 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team, announced today by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

A total of 76 student-athletes have been named to the Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each fall sport the conference sponsors.

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 Cross Country: Ross Tejada (Sr.); Milton, Mass.
Women's Cross Country: Lucy Paynter (Sr.); Hillsborough, Calif.
Field Hockey: Lucy Norris (Sr.); Chicago, Ill.
Football: Matthew Holmes (Sr.); Carpinteria, Calif. 
Men's Soccer: Noah Greiff (Jr.); Washington, D.C.
Women's Soccer: Samantha Bunar (Sr.); Lynnfield, Mass.
Volleyball: Kate Arés (Sr.); Milton, Ga.

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.