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9th Annual ROWDYs Winners Announced

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The 9th Annual ROWDYs featured the first-ever virtual edition of the awards show as the CSU Bakersfield Athletics Department gathered online Thursday night, May 7. Despite the physical restrictions, the annual show heavily focused on the student-athlete experience and the following honors were awarded for the Roadrunners' accomplishments on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. 

For those who missed the live show, it is available on demand on the CSUB Athletics Facebook page. High quality versions of the nominee videos will also be available on the CSUB Athletics YouTube channel following the live broadcast. This live event was sponsored by some of our wonderful partners: Valley Strong Credit Union, Dignity Health, and Mercedes Benz of Bakersfield.

Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is the highest honor bestowed upon a CSUB undergraduate student-athlete serving in the role of leadership. The Golden Circle is reserved annually for student-athletes, spirit squad and band members who have shown integrity and achievement through leadership activities, community involvement, participation in campus life, sports participation and scholarship while attending CSUB. Through their involvement as members of CSUB Athletics, it is clear to all who encounter them that they are set apart from other outstanding student-athletes and they are deserving of this unique honor.  
 
W. Basketball Dalis Jones Baseball Daniel Carrizosa
Softball Cydney Curran M. Basketball Taze Moore
W. Golf Macey Mills M. Basketball Justin Edler-Davis
W. Golf Brandi Borjon M. Swim/Dive Richie Campbell
W. Soccer Sophie Freeman Wrestling Russell Rohlfing
W. Swim/Dive Jayssie Haynes Wrestling Wyatt Gerl
W. Swim/Dive Maddie Cosgrove M. Soccer Niklas Korber
W. Track/Field Mariah LeSure M. Track/Field Felix Cooper Adamo
W. Track/Field Julianne Finch Cheer Kimberly Pantoja
Cross Country Bianca Frausto Dance Aubree Gonzales
Volleyball Sidney Wicks Band Kristine McDonald
Beach VB Rafa Bonifacio

Newcomer of the Year
Honors the first-year contributions of any freshman, redshirt freshman, or transfer student-athlete that has a standout year while producing results for their respective teams.
 
Female Male
Mikayla Popham Swimming & Diving Jacen Roberson Baseball

Campus Life Leadership Award
A new award in 2019, this honor celebrates the student-athlete who goes above and beyond their athletic endeavors to make the CSUB campus a better place for all students.
 
Hannah Walker Women's Track & Field

Weight Room Warrior
Chosen by Assistant Athletics Director and Director of Sport Performance Brendon Ziegler for weight room workouts, attitude, and passion during the season.
 
De'Monte Buckingham Men's Basketball
 
AD's Make A Difference Award
Presented by Athletics Director Ziggy Siegfried, this award honors the student-athletes that have made a noticeable difference on campus and within the athletics department. Honorees are commended for their community service, support of teammates and other teams along with their dedication to making the athletics department better for their fellow student-athletes.
 
Female Male
Aj Frausto & Bianca Frausto  Women's Track & Field Davonte Butler Baseball

Clutch Performer of the Year
Given to the student-athlete that had one or several performances where they came through in a clutch situation. Each student-athlete nominated showed their ability to perform under pressure and contribute to the success of their team when it mattered most.
 
Josh Loomer Wrestling

Rudy Carvajal Community Service Award
Honors the CSUB team that was the most present in the community over the past season. Their contributions included service both in Bakersfield and around the campus. The nominees all showed an outstanding commitment for bettering both the community and campus life at CSUB with major contributions during campus cleanups and other events. 
 
Men's Swimming and Diving

Best Individual Turnaround 
Given to the student-athlete that transformed themselves and had a breakout season. This award is reserved for those that made a significant impact in competition this season while improving themselves from the prior year of competition.
 
Female Male
Miracle Saxon Women's Basketball Carlos Armendariz Men's Soccer

Blue-Gold Award
Given to a student-athlete identified by the CSUB Athletics Administration as both a quality student and fierce competitor. Their actions on the court and in life personify what is means to be a Roadrunner and wear the blue and gold in competition.
 
Female Male
Sidney Wicks Volleyball Damian Henderson Baseball
Sophie Freeman Women's Soccer

Kegley-McCall Award 
Awarded to the team with the highest cumulative GPA.
 
Women's Golf - 3.52

`Runner Spirit Award
A new award in 2019, Awarded to the member of the CSUB Spirit Squad (Cheer, Mascot, Dance, Pep Band) who demonstrates exceptional service to the CSUB spirit program and the CSUB community through participation and leadership.
 
Katelyn Hallmark Cheer

Heart of a Champion Award
Presented by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Thomas Wallace, this award is aimed at honoring the student-athletes that show noticeable heart and determination in competition. This award considers heart over talent, will and desire over playing time, and the contributions that heart makes to a specific program.
 
Female Male
Caitlin Goetjen Women's Soccer Taze Moore Basketball

Best Academic Performance
Presented to the student-athlete that meets much of the same criteria required by CoSIDA and the NCAA for Academic All-American consideration. Some of those factors include a minimum of a 3.30 GPA and having competed in at least 50% of their team's competitions. This award honors the student-athlete that most contributed to their team's success while also excelling in the classroom.
 
Niklas Korber Men's Soccer

All-Academic Team
The team member with the highest GPA from each team is named to our ROWDYs All-Academic Team. Kegley Center Staff will determine those team members following the Fall semester. Note: First-year freshmen are not eligible.
 
Women Men
Basketball Andie Easley 4.00 Baseball Noah Cordova 3.64
Cross Country/Track & Field Bianca Frausto 3.50 Basketball Justin McCall 3.31
Golf Allie Crawley 3.84 Soccer Justin Markus 3.78
Soccer Jordan Martinez 3.54 Swimming & Diving Alex Dragan 3.77
Softball Cydney Curran 3.51 Track & Field Justin Fobel 3.72
Swimming & Diving Isabella Magalong 3.79 Wrestling Noah Blakley-Beanes 3.40
Volleyball Hana Makonova 3.94

Best Individual Contest
Highlights a single, standout performance over the last year that left fans cheering and teammates talking. The award criteria includes type of performance (championship or regular season), opponent, and results and importance of the victory (conference, non-conference). While being part of a team is important, sometimes it's the standout performance of one individual that creates opportunity for team success.
 
Female Male
Jordan Martinez Soccer Justin Edler-Davis Basketball


Flachmann Award
Given to the student-athletes who have excelled athletically with strong performances all season long, while keeping their grades up and making their team and program better as a result of their performances. These athletes have accomplished some of the highest feats while at CSUB and their athleticism stands out among their peers.
 
Female Male
Autumn D'Arcy Swimming & Diving Kris Rogic Swimming & Diving

The President's Award
Given annually to the student-athlete that represents CSU Bakersfield in a positive live, both in competition and in the community. This award is one of the highlights of the ROWDYs and showcases the entire body of work of a senior student-athlete, who is graduating from CSUB. CSUB's own President, Dr. Lynnette Zelezny, presents this award.
 
Female Male
Jayssie Haynes Swimming & Diving Russell Rohlfing Wrestling
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