Britton, Fitzpatrick Named CWSA Award Recipients

CINCINNATI - Xavier standouts Madeline Britton (cross country/track and field) and Mikayla Fitzpatrick (golf) were tabbed the most outstanding performers in their respective sports by the Cincinnati Women's Sports Association (CWSA) on Monday night. The annual awards banquet was hosted in the Schiff Banquet and Conference Center at Cintas Center.

Britton was named the 'Collegiate Player of the Year in Cross Country' as the senior runner wrapped up one of the most successful cross country careers in program history last fall. The two-time All-BIG EAST selection in cross country competed at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, becoming only the second runner to compete at the national championships in school history. She was also named the All-Ohio Division I Female Cross Country Runner of the Year and was tabbed to the USTFCCA All-Region Team.

Britton placed eighth at the 2017 BIG EAST Cross Country Championships, the highest finish for a Musketeer since joining the BIG EAST in 2013. The Bay Village, Ohio, native also earned All-BIG EAST First Team honors, the first Musketeer to earn the honors in cross country during BIG EAST action.

Britton finished her career ranked first in school history in the 5K record book and third in the 6K record book, respectively. She was also recently named one of two BIG EAST Institutional Scholar-Athlete Award winners from Xavier.

Fitzpatrick was named the 'Collegiate Player of the Year in Golf'. The Phoenix, Ariz., native was named the 2016 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year.

She broke the 54-hole school record last fall and was recently named the BIG EAST Golfer of the Week (04/04) for the second time this season. Fitzpatrick helped the Musketeers capture the Colonel Classic this spring, the program's first team tournament title since 2014. She also currently ranks third in the conference in stroke averaged this spring.

COLLEGE WINNERS

Abby Owings, Thomas More College, basketball
Madeline Britton, Xavier University, cross country
Mikayla Fitzpatrick, Xavier University, golf
Monica Borzillo, University of Cincinnati, lacrosse
Alix DeDreu, Thomas More, softball
Macy Hamblin, Northern Kentucky University, soccer
Paula Portugal, Miami University, field hockey
Pei Lin, Miami University, swimming and diving
Brooke Warden, Thomas More College, tennis
Loretta Blaut, University of Cincinnati, track and field
Olivia Rusek, Miami University, volleyball

OTHER AWARD WINNERS

Jennie Gilbert, Miami University, Mary Jo Huismann Administrator of the Year
Janet Smith, Hamilton County Special Olympics, Donna de Varona Spirit of Sport award
Jenna Fessler, Thomas More (college) and Allison Robertson, Notre Dame Academy (high school) Lauren Hill Courage Award
Theresa Check, Lifetime Service Award
Oxford Physical Therapy, Business of the Year
Carolyn Mindel, Masters Award
Freedom Fogt, St. Henry High School, Inspirational Sportswoman of the Year
Jeni Case, Ursuline Academy, High School Coach of the Year
Susan Seaton, University of Cincinnati, College Coach of the Year

ABOUT THE CWSA

In an effort to develop stronger support for girls and women in sport, the Cincinnati USA Women's Sports Association has as a primary purpose to sponsor annually an awards ceremony to recognize, at the local level, outstanding achievement of female athletes and those who support them. Such recognition is important as it enables the athletes to realize their participation in sport is valued and respected, and it enhances community awareness and support. The association believes strongly in the valuable lessons and benefits that accrue from participation in sport.

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