2026 Athletics Awards Ceremony Recap

The following is a summary of the night, including both award descriptions, the recipients of the awards, and the staff for each respective team. Congratulations to all award winners!

PSUAC Academic All-Conference Award

The Academic All-Conference Team includes those student athletes who have met one of the following two sets of criteria: 1. A semester GPA of 3.0 or higher during the semester of competition; Or 2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and completion of at least 24 credits

USCAA National All-Academic Team Guidelines

· All student-athletes with 24 or more credits (at the start of the season) on their USCAA transcripts shall be eligible for the National All-Academic Team.

· Overall (cumulative) grade point averages must be 3.50 (on a 4.00-point system) or greater.

Broadbent Award (Soccer) This Award is given to the soccer player who has, in the mind of the coaching staff, made the most improvement. It is given in honor of Dr. Bruce Broadbent, Ph.D., former division head, Health and Human Development, Commonwealth College; and a former faculty member at Penn State York. The award began in 1994 in recognition of Dr. Broadbent's contributions to the soccer program, and the summer camp program, which he directed for eleven years.

Christopher C. Miller Sportsmanship Award:(Soccer): This award is given to the soccer player who displays a high level of sportsmanship not only on the pitch, but in everyday life. The award was established in 2002 to honor the late Christopher C. Miller, son of former Penn State York Soccer Coach George Miller. Christopher passed away on July 9, 2001 at the age of 16. During his soccer career, playing in over 400 games, never received a Yellow or Red Card for unsportsmanlike play. His love for the game of soccer and his outstanding sportsmanship will always be remembered through this award.

Soccer Most Valuable Player Award: This award was instituted by Head Coach Christian Schmoyer in the 2024 season and is awarded to the player who in the eyes of the coaching staff, has contributed their outstanding talent, and leadership to the success of the team.

Trimmer Award: (Men's Basketball): This award is given to the Men's Basketball Player, chosen by the coach for his improvement. It is given in honor of the late Coach Ron Trimmer who coached the Men's Basketball program at Penn State York for eight years. Coach Trimmer was also an administrator in the York City School District.

John Fritz Sportsmanship Award: In recognition of excellent sportsmanship, in displaying ethical, appropriate, polite and fair behavior while participating in athletics for Penn State University and the PSUAC.

Chancellor's Award for Academic Character: This award is presented to a single student athlete who holds a 3.5 CGPA or higher, who, in addition to an outstanding GPA, upholds the five CORE Values of Penn State York Athletics: Accountability, Courage, Diligence, Integrity, and Respect.

Character Counts Award (Women's Basketball): This award, instituted in the 2019-20 season by Head Coach Tory Harvey, is selected annually by members of the team. It is awarded to the player who, in the eyes of her peers, displays impeccable character, both on and off the court.

CORE Value Award: This award recognizes one female and one male athlete that has distinguished themselves by upholding and demonstrating the five CORE Values of Penn State York Athletics: Accountability; Courage; Diligence; Integrity, and Respect.

Golf:

PSUAC All Conference: Dillon Yinger

Anthony 'Tony' Benkovic

USCAA Player of the Year: Dillon Yinger

USCAA National Athlete of the Week (OCT 14, 2025) : Dillon Yinger

Soccer:

PSUAC All Conference: Gavin Martinez (1st Team)

Adeshola 'Sam' Ayeni (2nd team)

Sean Brown (2nd team)

Vakaz Tehic (2nd team)

Ben Zimmerman (2nd team)

David Ayeni (Honorable Mention)

USCAA All American: Gavin Martinez (Honorable Mention)

Christopher C. Miller Award: Enrique Torres

Dr. Bruce Broadbent Award: Brayden Lau

Soccer Most Valuable Player: Sean Brown

Volleyball:

PSUAC All Conference: Kira Eisenberg (1st team)

Joan Olson (2nd team)

Gracie Reinhart (2nd team)

Skyla Wyatt (2nd team)

PSUAC Rookie of the Year: Kira Eisenberg

USCAA All American: Kira Eisenberg (2nd team)

Gracie Reinhart (2nd team)

Mia Sigmon (Honorable Mention)

Women's Basketball:

PSUAC All Conference: Delaney Burroughs (1st team)

Skylar Curley (1st team)

Harper Poff (1st team)

Kaya Camasta (2nd team)

PSUAC Player of the Year: Delaney Burroughs

PSUAC Rookie of the Year: Harper Poff

USCAA All-American: Delaney Burroughs (1st team)

Skylar Curley (2nd team)

USCAA Player of the Week: (February 24, 2026): Delaney Burroughs

Character Counts Award: Harper Poff

Men's Basketball:

PSUAC All Conference: James Barlow (1st team)

Terrell Neal (1st team)

John Godinez (2nd team)

Quentin Wells (2nd team)

PSUAC Player of the Year: Terrell Neal

PSUAC Defensive Player of the Year: James Barlow

USCAA All Americans: John Godinez (1st team)

Terrell Neal (1st team)

Quentin Wells (2nd team)

USCAA Player of the Week: (February 24, 2026) James Barlow

Trimmer Award: Anthony 'Tony' Benkovic

Baseball:

PSUAC 2024-25 All Conference: Ryan Ness (1st team)

Michael Newsome (1st team)

Antonio Nicolo (Honorable Mention)

Sam Richie (Honorable Mention)

PSUAC 2025-26 All Conference: Kyle Mazzie (1st team)

Ryan Ness (1st team)

Eli Weigle (Honorable Mention)

John Fritz Sportsmanship Award:

Golf: Dillon Yinger

Soccer: Sumit Ghimire

Volleyball: Olivia Giltner

Women's Basketball: Skylar Curley

Men's Basketball: Brodey Stein

Baseball: Jackson Lauzon (2024-25)

Ben Blydenburgh (2025-26)

Athletic Staff:

Golf: Nathan Baadte (Head Coach)

Soccer: Christian Schmoyer (Head Coach)

Sean Strangeway (Assistant Coach)

Volleyball: Keith Hartman (Head Coach)

Valeri Hartman (Assistant Coach)

Women's Basketball: Tory Harvey (Head Coach)

Brandon Hill (Assistant Coach)

Brent Harvey (Volunteer Assistant)

Mike 'Deacon' Jones (Volunteer Assistant)

Men's Basketball: Josh Czerski (Head Coach)

Keith Carroll (Volunteer Assistant)

' Victor Dorm (Volunteer Assistant)

Baseball: Jeff Barkdoll (Coach)

' Joe Royer (Coach)

Dale Neff (Volunteer Assistant)

Administrative Athletic Staff:

Dr. Marilyn J. Wells – Regional Chancellor

Scott F. Simonds – Director of Student Affairs

Jeffrey D. Barkdoll – Director of Athletics

John H. 'Jack' Tillett – Athletic Assistant