2008 Woodie Awards
Who were the winter stars?
Mike Barrett
Issue date: 3/22/07 Section: Sports
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Every so often, a school is gifted with athletes that shine in the national spotlight of the college sports world. This past winter several of these athletes dawned the red and white of Sacred Heart University. So as the snow and ice melt away with the start of Spring, here are some of those athletes who stood out among the rest.
When it comes to Sacred Heart wrestling, senior Payam Zarrinpour has been the face of the team. The 285lb heavyweight has endured a great career at Sacred Heart. He topped it off this past winter by earning All-American honors at the NCAA Division I National Championships. The four time national qualifier earned this honor for the first time with his seventh place finish.
On the ice, seniors Pierre-Luc O'Brien and Jason Smith were named First Team All-AHA for their stellar play this season. O'Brien and fellow teammate Bear Trapp were nominated for the prestigious Hobey Baker award, which is given to the top player in the country.
For the women, senior Michelle Panella joined O'Brien and Smith in the Frozen Four skills challenge to cap off one of the most complete careers in women's ice hockey history.
Both the men and women's basketball teams had huge accomplishments from several players this year. For the women, Amanda Pape closed out one of the most impressive careers in Sacred Heart history. Papa recorded her 2,000th point this past season and was awarded the Connecticut Sports Writers female athlete of the year. Also fellow captain and senior Jasmine Walker recorded her 1000th point and Kerri Burke broke the Sacred Heart assist record.
For the men, senior Jarrid Frye closed out a memorable Sacred Heart career by leading the men to their best ever division one finish, while being named First Team All-NEC. Frye also became just the fifth player in league history to surpass 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 250 points over the course of a career. To go along with Frye's awards, freshman Chauncey Hardy was name to the NEC all rookie team.
Ending a season long of accomplishments on the track, junior Arman Dixon became the first Sacred Hear Track and Field athlete to garner all American honors. Dixon finished seventh overall in the 200m dash at the NCAA Indoor Track Championships.
With a long season full of accomplishments now in the past, many of these athletes have ended their Sacred Heart careers as legends of their particular sport.
For the remaining others, one can only guess at the success they will have over the next few years.
When it comes to Sacred Heart wrestling, senior Payam Zarrinpour has been the face of the team. The 285lb heavyweight has endured a great career at Sacred Heart. He topped it off this past winter by earning All-American honors at the NCAA Division I National Championships. The four time national qualifier earned this honor for the first time with his seventh place finish.
On the ice, seniors Pierre-Luc O'Brien and Jason Smith were named First Team All-AHA for their stellar play this season. O'Brien and fellow teammate Bear Trapp were nominated for the prestigious Hobey Baker award, which is given to the top player in the country.
For the women, senior Michelle Panella joined O'Brien and Smith in the Frozen Four skills challenge to cap off one of the most complete careers in women's ice hockey history.
Both the men and women's basketball teams had huge accomplishments from several players this year. For the women, Amanda Pape closed out one of the most impressive careers in Sacred Heart history. Papa recorded her 2,000th point this past season and was awarded the Connecticut Sports Writers female athlete of the year. Also fellow captain and senior Jasmine Walker recorded her 1000th point and Kerri Burke broke the Sacred Heart assist record.
For the men, senior Jarrid Frye closed out a memorable Sacred Heart career by leading the men to their best ever division one finish, while being named First Team All-NEC. Frye also became just the fifth player in league history to surpass 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 250 points over the course of a career. To go along with Frye's awards, freshman Chauncey Hardy was name to the NEC all rookie team.
Ending a season long of accomplishments on the track, junior Arman Dixon became the first Sacred Hear Track and Field athlete to garner all American honors. Dixon finished seventh overall in the 200m dash at the NCAA Indoor Track Championships.
With a long season full of accomplishments now in the past, many of these athletes have ended their Sacred Heart careers as legends of their particular sport.
For the remaining others, one can only guess at the success they will have over the next few years.
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