04.05.18 | Athletic Department
CINCINNATI – Xavier Athletics celebrated the year in Musketeer sports on Wednesday night, when the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the third annual XSPYS. The event was made possible by the financial contributions of the All For One Fund. The event was held in the James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center at Cintas Center.
Xavier student-athletes voted on a number of categories, on and off the playing field, ranging from Best Championship Performance to Best Upset.
Emily Conners from swimming took home the awards for best championship performance and best record-breaking performance. The Sunfish Lake, Minn., native earned all-conference honors in seven events at the BIG EAST Championships. Sydney Schembri from women's soccer was tabbed the female newcomer athlete of the year after a standout rookie campaign that saw the Northville, Mich., native earn BIG EAST Freshman of the Year honors. Samuel Buzzas from men's soccer earned the honors on the men's side as the rookie started in all 20 matches at center back, earning All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honors.
Madeline Britton earned female athlete of the year honors after finishing up her cross country career as one of the most decorated runners in school history. The two-time All-BIG EAST selection in cross country competed at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in the fall of 2017, 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 last fall and was tabbed to the USTFCCA All-Region Team.
Trevon Bluiett was named the male athlete of the year after wrapping up one of the most successful careers in men's basketball history. The senior guard led the Musketeers to a 29-6 overall record and a BIG EAST Regular Season Title, the first in program history. Xavier also earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The three-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection earned numerous All-American honors at the end of the season and concluded his career with 2,261 points, the second-most in school history.
Xavier baseball collected the honors for team of the year. The Musketeers advanced to the NCAA Tournament Regional Final for the second straight year with a 2-2 record, defeating Oklahoma and Radford in the national tournament. Xavier won the BIG EAST Title for the second straight season and posted 34 wins, the second most in school history.
Mackenzi Humm and Samantha Foti from volleyball took home the Musketeer Magis Award given to a person(s) who constantly seeks out doing more for the universal good of others. The award is for someone who is a consummate leader, is humble and unselfish.
Alex Wolfred from swimming and Carly Alfano from soccer were both tabbed Musketeer Medal of Honor recipients. The award is given to a senior male and female student-athlete who has achieved excellence in scholarship, athletics, leadership and service.
Best Play - J.P. Macura (Men's Basketball)
Best Upset - Men's Soccer vs. Georgetown
Best Celebration Photo - Baseball at BIG EAST Championships
Best Action Photo - Rylan Bannon (Baseball)
Best Championship Performance - Emily Conners (Swimming)
Best Record Breaking Performance - Emily Conners (Swimming)
Female Faculty Appreciation Award - Dr. Rashmi Assudani
Male Faculty Appreciation Award - Dr. Dennis Long
Community Service Award - Carly Alfano (Soccer), Caleb Hernandez (Track and Field)
Highest Team GPA - Women's Soccer (Spring 2017), Women's Golf (Fall 2017)
Henry B. Bunker Memorial Scholarship - Emma Meier (Athletics Marketing)
Female Rookie of the Year - Sydney Schembri (Soccer)
Male Rookie of the Year - Samuel Buzzas (Soccer)
Best Single Game Performance - Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer)
Female Athlete of the Year - Madeline Britton (Cross Country/Track and Field)
Male Athlete of the Year - Trevon Blueitt (Basketball)
Team of the Year - Baseball
Musketeer Magis - Mackenzi Humm (Volleyball), Samantha Foti (Volleyball)
Musketeer Medal of Honor - Carly Alfano (Soccer), Alex Wolfred (Swimming)
2018 XSPYS - Red Carpet by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
2018 XSPYS - Awards Ceremony and Reception by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
Xavier student-athletes voted on a number of categories, on and off the playing field, ranging from Best Championship Performance to Best Upset.
Emily Conners from swimming took home the awards for best championship performance and best record-breaking performance. The Sunfish Lake, Minn., native earned all-conference honors in seven events at the BIG EAST Championships. Sydney Schembri from women's soccer was tabbed the female newcomer athlete of the year after a standout rookie campaign that saw the Northville, Mich., native earn BIG EAST Freshman of the Year honors. Samuel Buzzas from men's soccer earned the honors on the men's side as the rookie started in all 20 matches at center back, earning All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honors.
Madeline Britton earned female athlete of the year honors after finishing up her cross country career as one of the most decorated runners in school history. The two-time All-BIG EAST selection in cross country competed at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in the fall of 2017, 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 last fall and was tabbed to the USTFCCA All-Region Team.
Trevon Bluiett was named the male athlete of the year after wrapping up one of the most successful careers in men's basketball history. The senior guard led the Musketeers to a 29-6 overall record and a BIG EAST Regular Season Title, the first in program history. Xavier also earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. The three-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection earned numerous All-American honors at the end of the season and concluded his career with 2,261 points, the second-most in school history.
Xavier baseball collected the honors for team of the year. The Musketeers advanced to the NCAA Tournament Regional Final for the second straight year with a 2-2 record, defeating Oklahoma and Radford in the national tournament. Xavier won the BIG EAST Title for the second straight season and posted 34 wins, the second most in school history.
Mackenzi Humm and Samantha Foti from volleyball took home the Musketeer Magis Award given to a person(s) who constantly seeks out doing more for the universal good of others. The award is for someone who is a consummate leader, is humble and unselfish.
Alex Wolfred from swimming and Carly Alfano from soccer were both tabbed Musketeer Medal of Honor recipients. The award is given to a senior male and female student-athlete who has achieved excellence in scholarship, athletics, leadership and service.
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2018 AWARD WINNERS |
Best Play - J.P. Macura (Men's Basketball)
Best Upset - Men's Soccer vs. Georgetown
Best Celebration Photo - Baseball at BIG EAST Championships
Best Action Photo - Rylan Bannon (Baseball)
Best Championship Performance - Emily Conners (Swimming)
Best Record Breaking Performance - Emily Conners (Swimming)
Female Faculty Appreciation Award - Dr. Rashmi Assudani
Male Faculty Appreciation Award - Dr. Dennis Long
Community Service Award - Carly Alfano (Soccer), Caleb Hernandez (Track and Field)
Highest Team GPA - Women's Soccer (Spring 2017), Women's Golf (Fall 2017)
Henry B. Bunker Memorial Scholarship - Emma Meier (Athletics Marketing)
Female Rookie of the Year - Sydney Schembri (Soccer)
Male Rookie of the Year - Samuel Buzzas (Soccer)
Best Single Game Performance - Samson Sergi (Men's Soccer)
Female Athlete of the Year - Madeline Britton (Cross Country/Track and Field)
Male Athlete of the Year - Trevon Blueitt (Basketball)
Team of the Year - Baseball
Musketeer Magis - Mackenzi Humm (Volleyball), Samantha Foti (Volleyball)
Musketeer Medal of Honor - Carly Alfano (Soccer), Alex Wolfred (Swimming)
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PHOTOS |
2018 XSPYS - Red Carpet by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
2018 XSPYS - Awards Ceremony and Reception by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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VIDEOS |
Thursday, October 22
Wednesday, October 21
Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 17