{"id":5680,"date":"2025-05-08T10:29:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2025-08-07T11:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:30:08","slug":"a-night-to-remember-2nd-annual-catsbys-celebrates-bobcat-brilliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/giving\/2025\/05\/08\/a-night-to-remember-2nd-annual-catsbys-celebrates-bobcat-brilliance\/","title":{"rendered":"A Night to Remember: 2nd Annual CATSBYS Celebrates Bobcat Brilliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LEWISTON, Maine \u2013<\/strong> The Bates College Department of Athletics once again rolled out the red carpet to celebrate another remarkable year in Bobcat athletics, as the 2024\u201325 season culminated in style at the second annual CATSBYS Awards on Tuesday evening, May 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Held in the Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building, the festive occasion brought together student-athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the Bates community for a spirited dessert reception brimming with camaraderie and cheer. Attendees posed for photos along the red carpet before settling in for a night of recognition and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interim Director of Athletics,\u00a0Will Rothermel<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>, welcomed the audience with opening remarks before introducing this year’s masters of ceremony:\u00a0Anna Masumoto<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (Women’s Soccer) and\u00a0Ben Miller<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (Men’s Lacrosse).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awards ceremony would then commence with the following awards presented at the CATSBYS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LEWISTON STRONG AWARD<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Lizzie Frekko<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (Women’s Tennis) and\u00a0Jack Margiloff<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’26 (Baseball),\u00a0the\u00a0Lewiston Strong Award is presented to one Bobcat from a women’s team, and one from a men’s program, that prioritizes service and engagement, both on campus and in the Lewiston-Auburn community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)
Inez Johnson<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (XC\/Track & Field)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Lily Houser<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Soccer),\u00a0Inez Johnson<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (XC\/Track & Field),\u00a0Kendall Reed<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (Golf)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)<\/strong>
Andrew Goddard<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’27 (Soccer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Andrew Goddard<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’27 (Soccer),\u00a0Roan Hopkins<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’27 (Lacrosse),\u00a0David Omasombo<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (Basketball)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TEAM BREAKOUT AWARD<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Hugh McCabe<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’27\u00a0(Men’s Rowing) and\u00a0Gabby Monaco<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’26\u00a0(Women’s Soccer\/Track & Field), the Team Breakout Award is presented to one men’s team, and one women’s program, that has demonstrated success and achievement, while emerging as a top team (either in conference or on the national stage)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)<\/strong>
Lacrosse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees: Football (signature NESCAC victories vs. Middlebury and eventual conference-champion Wesleyan), Men’s Lacrosse (winning record AND making NESCAC Tournament for first time since 2019), Men’s Swimming & Diving (13th at NCAA Championships)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)
Softball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees: Lacrosse (make NESCAC Tournament for first time since 2019 AND best seeding since 2016), Softball (clinched sixth-seed in NESCAC Tournament), Tennis (most victories in three years and winning record at home)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TEAM BOBCAT AWARD\u00a0<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Xavier Jackson<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’28 (Football) and\u00a0Mehar Nijjer<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’27 (Women’s Golf), the Team Bobcat Award is presented to a student-athlete from both a women’s and men’s program that influences others to succeed. This individual drives their teammates, does the little things to be successful, motivates, leads by example, and possesses that “it” factor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)<\/strong>
Caroline Taggart<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (Lacrosse)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Sequoia Anstine<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Alpine Skiing),\u00a0Maddie Kemp<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Rowing),\u00a0Caroline Taggart<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Lacrosse)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)<\/strong>
Garvin McLaughlin<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (Basketball)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Rex Ah Chu<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Soccer),\u00a0Garvin McLaughlin<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Basketball),\u00a0Dylan Thomas<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0(Alpine Skiing)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOMENT OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Nora Gilmer<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’28 (Volleyball) and\u00a0Will Phillips<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0‘<\/strong>25 (Men’s Golf), the Moment of the Year highlights an individual moment from a game, match, or competition occurring over the last calendar year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)
Max Cory<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’26 (Swimming & Diving)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0 Baseball (combined no-hitter vs. UMaine-Farmington),\u00a0Max Cory<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (wins NCAA title in 100-yard freestyle),\u00a0\u00a0Xander Frey<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (does a back flip\u00a0after pushing Men’s Lacrosse to victory with game-winning goal in OT at Williams)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)
Sophie Spolter<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’26 (Basketball)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Isabelle Bernal<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (nifty Women’s Soccer opening-night goal\u00a0makes ESPN Sportscenter Top-10),\u00a0Haley Dwight<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’27 (game-saving save vs. No. 4 Wesleyan sets stage for shootout win in first round of NESCAC tournament),\u00a0Sophie Spolter<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0(Game-winning layup sends Women’s Basketball to second round of NCAA Tournament)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FACULTY-STAFF APPRECIATION AWARDS<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Colton Curtis<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (Men’s Lacrosse) and\u00a0Parker Huynh-Benningfield<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’26 (Football), the Faculty-Staff Appreciation Award\u00a0honors members of the Bates College faculty or staff who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of student-athletes.\u00a0This award celebrates those whose encouragement, mentorship, or behind-the-scenes efforts contribute to the holistic success of Bates student-athletes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners
Kirstin Hanlon<\/strong>, Catering\/Dining Services
Mark Truitt<\/strong>, Facility Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Danielle Adams<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0‘<\/strong>26 (Women’s Basketball)\u00a0and\u00a0Colin Eaton<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’26\u00a0(Men’s Lacrosse), the Rookie of the Year is presented to Bates’ top first-year student-athlete who is a steady, consistent presence; a demonstrator of outstanding ability; and possesses high personal motivation and drive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)<\/strong>
Ava Donohue<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’28 (Field Hockey)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0\u00a0Ava Donohue<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (Field Hockey),\u00a0Greta Hendrickson<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (Nordic Skiing),\u00a0Campbell Johnson<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (Track & Field)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)<\/strong>
Dennis Welte<\/a><\/dfn> <\/strong>’28 (Squash)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Nate Oppenheim<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (Swimming & Diving),\u00a0Jackson Rose<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’27 (Track & Field),\u00a0Dennis Welte<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’28 (Squash)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAME OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Lindsey Aten<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’26 (Alpine Skiing)\u00a0and\u00a0Elliott Cravitz<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’26 (Men’s Basketball).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)
Football<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees: Football (24-13 win at Wesleyan, 9\/28\/25), Soccer (1-0 win over  No.15 Bowdoin with 0:55 remaining, 9\/24\/25), Track & Field (4th-place finish at 2024 NESCAC Championships)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Women’s)
Field Hockey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees: Field Hockey (stuns No. 1 Middlebury, 2-1, in NESCAC Tournament semifinals), Lacrosse (defeats Williams, 9-7, in home opener), Tennis (upsets No. 16 Williams, 4-3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MILTON L. LINDHOLM SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARDS<\/strong> 
Presented by Malcolm Hill<\/strong>, Vice President for Academic Affairs\/Dean of Faculty, the Milton L. Lindholm Scholar Athlete Awards have been given annually since 1976 to the senior men’s team and senior women’s team athletes with the highest grade point averages. The awards honor Milton L. Lindholm, Class of 1935, who served as Bates Dean of Admissions for 32 years.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner (Men’s)
Tommo White<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (Swimming & Diving-3.98 GPA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner(s) (Women’s)
Lily Houser<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (Soccer-4.00 GPA)
Inez Johnson<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’25 (XC\/Track & Field-4.00)\u00a0
Julia White<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (XC\/Track & Field-4.00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER<\/strong>
Presented by\u00a0Amanda Edge<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’26 (Women’s Lacrosse) and\u00a0Reuven Frye<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0’26 (Men’s Lacrosse), the Most Valuable Player must have at least sophomore standing and may either be highly versatile or demonstrate excellence in one sport. The MVP must be a steady, consistent athlete; display good sportsmanship; have high personal motivation and drive; and maintain an attitude and character that represents the ideals of Bates College.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNER (Women’s)
Anna Cote<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0<\/strong>’25 (Field Hockey)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Carli Ciavarelli<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (Track & Field),\u00a0Anna Cote<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Field Hockey),\u00a0Elsa Daulerio<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (Basketball)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNER (Men’s)<\/strong>
Max Cory<\/a><\/dfn><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>’26 (Swimming and Diving)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominees:\u00a0Max Cory<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’26 (Swimming & Diving),\u00a0Ryan Lynskey<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’27 (Football),\u00a0Truman Williams<\/a><\/dfn>\u00a0’25 (Track & Field)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRESIDENT’S CUP<\/strong>
Presented by President Garry W. Jenkins<\/strong> (introduced by Rosanna Ferro<\/strong>, Vice President for Student Affairs), the President’s Cup is to be presented annually to the athletic program that has excelled in athletic competition, in the classroom, and in the community, while exemplifying leadership, dedication, values, and concern for their fellow Bobcats.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNER<\/strong>
Men’s Lacrosse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Original story posted here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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