HAYWARD, RUTSCHMAN, GLICKMAN, AND GILL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE OREGON SPORTS AWARDS, JUNE 18
Oregon’s Top Prep, Pro and Amateur Athletes, Teams, Coaches and Administrators will be Honored on Sunday, June 18 at the Tiger Woods Center on Nike World Headquarters
Beaverton, Oregon – June 13, 2017 –The Oregon Sports Awards has announced the remaining Prep Spring Sports Finalists, as well as Amateur and Professional Finalists for the 2016-17 Season. Through a statewide voting panel consisting of TV, radio and print personalities and respected sports professionals, finalists were nominated and selected after two rounds of voting over the course of the last 8 months. For a list of previous winners, please reference www.oregonsportsawards.com.
Winners for all categories will be revealed during the 65th Oregon Sports Awards presented by Nike. The show will be hosted by ESPN SportsCenter anchor and University of Oregon alum, Neil Everett, on Sunday evening, June 18, from 7-9pm at the Stanford Theater in the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike World Headquarters. Tickets are on sale at www.oregonsportsawards.com, and a live broadcast will be available during the show.
The show will also recognize high school and college athletes for their dedication to athletics and giving back to the community through the Play It Forward Award, and to non-profit organizations in Oregon that are committed to getting kids active through the Play It Forward Fund, sponsored by Nike and Providence Health & Services.
Finalists by category (listed alphabetically):
Slats Gill Sportsperson of the Year: Dana Altman – University of Oregon, Men’s Basketball; Pat Casey – Oregon State University, Baseball; Scott Rueck – Oregon State University, Women’s Basketball
Ad Rutschman Small College Athlete of the Year (Female): Ayisat Afolabi – Lewis & Clark College, Basketball; Ella Riddle – Linfield College, Tennis; Janelle Ferlan – Oregon Institute of Technology, Golf; Tara Moates – Oregon Institute of Technology, Softball
Ad Rutschman Small College Athlete of the Year (Male): Joel Yellow Owl – Oregon Institute of Technology, Basketball; Sam Riddle – Linfield College, Football; Scott Hilpert – Linfield College, Baseball
Bill Hayward Amateur Athlete of the Year (Female): Kaytianna McMillan – Oregon State University, Gymnastics; Raevyn Rogers – University of Oregon, Track & Field; Sydney Wiese – Oregon State University, Women’s Basketball
Bill Hayward Amateur Athlete of the Year (Male): Dillon Brooks – University of Oregon, Basketball; Edward Cheserek – University of Oregon, Cross Country, Track & Field; Nick Madrigal – Oregon State University, Baseball
Harry Glickman Professional Athlete of the Year (Female): Mariel Zagunis – US Olympic Team, Fencing; Tobin Heath – NWSL, Portland Thorns; Brianne Theisen-Eaton – Canadian Olympic Team, Track & Field
Harry Glickman Professional Athlete of the Year (Male): Ashton Eaton – USA Track & Field; Damian Lillard – NBA, Portland Trail Blazers; Ryan Crouser – USA Track & Field
Prep Softball Player of the Year: Lauren Burke, Marist (5A), Lauren Richards, Pendleton (5A), McKenna Armantrout, Henley (4A),
Prep Baseball Player of the Year: Brock Townsend, Churchill (5A), Caden Hennessy, Clackamas (6A), Tim Tawa, West Linn (6A)
Prep Lacrosse Player of the Year (Female): Catherine Lawliss, Oregon Episcopal (3A), Emily Steele, Jesuit (6A), Lauren Gilbert, Lake Oswego (6A)
Prep Lacrosse Player of the Year (Male): Alex Slusher, Oregon Episcopal (3A), Sam Handley, Jesuit (6A), Tucker Dordevic, Jesuit (6A)
*Please note that there was an error in the previous press release regarding the female finalists for the Johnny Carpenter Athlete of the Year Award under the Female 6A-5A classification. The correct finalists are listed below:
Johnny Carpenter Prep Athlete of the Year: 6A-5A (Female): Camille Weaver, Summit (5A), Jamie Stone, Centennial (6A), Olivia Brooks, Summit (5A)
About the Oregon Sports Awards
Originally the Hayward Banquet of Champions, the Oregon Sports Awards began in 1948 to honor Oregon’s outstanding professional and amateur athletes, teams, coaches and administrators from many levels and a wide range of sports. Today, the Oregon Sports Awards are held in the 770-seat Stanford Theater in the Tiger Woods Center at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.
For more information on award history, ticket sales, and a live webcast during the show, please visit: www.OregonSportsAwards.com
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