Three Musketeers Named CWSA Award Recipients

CINCINNATI - Xavier standouts Samantha Dewey (women's soccer) and Mikayla Fitzpatrick (golf) were tabbed the most outstanding performers in their respective sports by the Cincinnati Women's Sports Association (CWSA) on Saturday afternoon. The annual awards banquet was hosted in the Champions Club at the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.

Senior volleyball player McKena Estes was also named the 'Inspirational Sportswoman of the Year' for her community service. The Indianapolis, Ind., native wrapped up her career last fall with 2,118 assists, 642 digs and 68 aces. The setter played in 110 matches over her four-year career.

Dewey was named the 'Collegiate Player of the Year in Soccer' after helping the Musketeers to a 10-8-3 overall record last season. The 2018 season marked the first winning record for the Musketeers since 2013 and the most wins for the program since 2003's 12-win season. The Musketeers finished a program-best fourth in the BIG EAST standings, hosting a BIG EAST Championship match for the first time since joining the conference.

The Fairland, Ind., native was also named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year after collecting a team-high 25 points (9 goals, seven assists). Four of her goals were game-winners this season.

Fitzpatrick recently led the Xavier women's golf team to its first conference title in program history. The junior golfer also captured the individual title at the BIG EAST Championships and was tabbed the BIG EAST Golfer of the Year.

Fitzpatrick was named 'Collegiate Player of the Year in Golf' for the second time in as many years at the CWSA Banquet.

The Phoenix, Ariz., native finished tied for sixth at the NCAA East Lansing Regional. Her finish earned her an individual qualifying spot at the NCAA Championships on May 17-22 in Fayetteville, Ark., becoming the first golfer in program history to compete at the NCAA Championships.

COLLEGE WINNERS

Andrea Gahan, Thomas More University, Softball
Ella Moynihan, Miami University, Swimming
Jordan Thompson, University of Cincinnati, Volleyball
Paula Portugal, Miami University, Field Hockey
Loretta Blaut, University of Cincinnati, Track & Field
Madison Temple, Thomas More University, Basketball
Samantha Dewey, Xavier University, Soccer
Mikayla Fitzpatrick, Xavier University, Golf

OTHER AWARD WINNERS

Maggie McKinley, University of Cincinnati, Mary Jo Huismann Administrator of the Year
Rhonda Craig, Taft High School, Donna de Varona Spirit of Sport award
Mariona Heras Segura, Miami University, Lauren Hill Courage Award
Lori Troescher, Western Hills High, Lifetime Service Award
FC Cincinnati, Business of the Year
McKena Estes, Xavier University, Inspirational Sportswoman of the Year
Katie Haitz, Ryle, High School Coach of the Year
Jeff Hans, Thomas More, 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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Samantha Dewey

McKena Estes

Mikayla Fitzpatrick

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