General June 01, 2021

10th Annual ROWDYs Winners Announced

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The 10th Annual ROWDYs was held virtually on Tuesday, June 1. The awards show focused on department unity and the resilience CSUB scholar-athletes had throughout one of the most difficult academic years. The following awards were earned on Tuesday night for contributions made in competition, in the classroom and in the community.

Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is the highest honor bestowed upon a CSUB undergraduate scholar-athlete serving in a leadership role. The award is reserved annually for scholar-athletes, sprit 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 scholar-athletes, it is clear to all who encounter them that they are set apart from other outstanding scholar-athletes and deserving of the unique honor.

Women

Andie Easley	Basketball
Vanessa Austin	Basketball
Emily Hansen	Beach Volleyball
Aaliyah Beed	Cheer
Noemi Salazar	Dance
Allie Crawley	Golf
Jordan Martinez	Soccer
Samantha Martinez	Softball
Maya Valdoria	Swimming & Diving
Hannah Walker	Track & Field
Jazleigh Ortiz	Volleyball

Men

Tyler Jorgensen	Baseball
Justin McCall	Basketball
Tom Shepherd	Soccer
Noah Hickman	Swimming & Diving
Corbin Chronister	Track & Field
Jacob Sieder	Wrestling
Dominic Ducharme	Wrestling

*Newcomer of the Year*
Honors the first-year contributions of any freshman, redshirt freshman, or transfer scholar-athlete that has a standout year while producing results for their respective teams.
Miranda Miller	Shaun Williams
Women's Track & Field	Men's Basketball

*AD's Make a Difference Award*
Presented by Athletics Director Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried, this award honors the scholar-athletes who have made a noticeable difference on campus and within the athletics department.
Emily Hansen	Kris Rogic
Volleyball/Beach Volleyball	Men's Swimming & Diving

Clutch Performer of the Year

Given to the scholar-athlete who proved to come through in a clutch situation.

Dominic Ducharme

Wrestling

Rudy Carvajal Community Service Award

Traditionally awarded to the CSUB team that was most present in the Bakersfield community during the academic year. With most teams unable to gather in person due to the pandemic, CSUB Athletics looked to the leaders from its teams to make their mark in a different way. This year, the award went to the CSUB Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and all `Runners who chipped in to help make CSUB and Bakersfield a better place.

*Best Individual Turnaround*
Given to the scholar-athletes who transformed themselves and had a breakout season.
Jayden Eggleston	Aaron Charles
Women's Basketball	Baseball

*Blue-Gold Award*
Given to a male and female scholar-athlete identified by the CSUB Athletics Administration as both a quality student and fierce competitor. Their actions in competition and in life personify what it means to be a Roadrunner and compete in blue and gold.
Hannah Walker	Carlos Armendariz
Women's Track & Field	Men's Soccer

Kegley-McCall Award (Team GPA)

Honoring outstanding effort in the classroom, the Kegley-McCall award goes to the CSUB team that posted the highest cumulative GPA as a squad during the 2020-21 academic year. With a 3.50 cumulative GPA, this year's award went to the women's golf team, consisting of Macey Mills, Vanessa Watkins, Brandi Borjon, Kaleigh Irey, Allie Crawley, Gillian Galicia, Christy Mae Saban, and Meredith McDougal.

*Heart of a Champion Award*
Presented by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Thomas Wallace, this award honors scholar-athletes who have shown noticeable heart and determination in competition and in life.
Hayley McCluskey	Justin McCall
Volleyball/Beach Volleyball	Men's Basketball

`Runner Spirit Award

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.

Aaliyah Beed

Cheer

*Best Academic Performance*
Presented to the scholar-athlete that meets much of the same criteria required by CoSIDA and the NCAA for Academic All-American consideration. This award honors the scholar-athlete who most contributed to their team's success while also excelling in the classroom.
Andie Easley	Noah Cordova
Women's Basketball	Baseball

All-Academic Team
The team member with the highest GPA from each team is named to our ROWDYs All-Academic Team. Note: First-year freshmen are not eligible.

Women

Andie Easley	Basketball
Carol Benke	Beach Volleyball
Macey Mills	Golf
Dome Rodriguez	Soccer
Jordan Head	Softball
Eliana Klubnikin	Swimming & Diving
Julianne Finch	Track & Field

Men

Noah Cordova	Baseball
Justin McCall	Basketball
Justin Markus	Soccer
Misho Mohamed	Swimming & Diving
Jacob Whitby	Track & Field
Bradley Harper	Wrestling

*Best Individual Contest*
Highlights a single, standout performance of a male and female scholar-athlete over the last year that left fans cheering and teammates talking.
Cameron Solberg & Milica Vukobrat	Jacen Roberson
Beach Volleyball	Baseball

*Flachmann Award*
Given to the scholar-athletes who have accomplished some of the highest feats while at CSUB and their athleticism stands out among their peers.
Cameron Solberg	Chance Rich
Beach Volleyball	Wrestling

*President's Award*
Given annually to the scholar-athletes who represent CSU Bakersfield in a positive light, 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 scholar-athlete, who is graduating from CSUB.
Vanessa Austin	Tyler Jorgensen
Women's Basketball	Baseball

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Players Mentioned

#7 Caroline Benke: L/DS; 5' 7"; Junior

#3 Jordan Martinez: D; 5' 4"; Senior

#8 Dome Rodriguez: M; 5' 2"; Sophomore

#22 Justin McCall: G/F; 6' 6"; Senior

#1 Shaun Williams: G; 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore

#8 Carlos Armendariz: MF; 5' 9"; Junior

#17 Justin Markus: F; 5' 10"; Junior

#9 Tom Shepherd: F; 6' 2"; Senior

Noah Hickman: Free; 5' 9"; Senior

Misho Mohamed: Breast/IM; 5' 10"; Junior

Kris Rogic: Free/Back/IM; 6' 2"; Senior

Eliana Klubnikin: Breast/IM; 5' 6"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#7 Caroline Benke
: 5' 7"; Junior
: L/DS

#3 Jordan Martinez
: 5' 4"; Senior
: D

#8 Dome Rodriguez
: 5' 2"; Sophomore
: M

#22 Justin McCall
: 6' 6"; Senior
: G/F

#1 Shaun Williams
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore
: G

#8 Carlos Armendariz
: 5' 9"; Junior
: MF

#17 Justin Markus
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F

#9 Tom Shepherd
: 6' 2"; Senior
: F

Noah Hickman
: 5' 9"; Senior
: Free

Misho Mohamed
: 5' 10"; Junior
: Breast/IM

Kris Rogic
: 6' 2"; Senior
: Free/Back/IM

Eliana Klubnikin
: 5' 6"; Sophomore
: Breast/IM

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10th Annual ROWDYs Winners Announced

Players Mentioned

#7 Caroline Benke

#3 Jordan Martinez

#8 Dome Rodriguez

#22 Justin McCall

#1 Shaun Williams

#8 Carlos Armendariz

#17 Justin Markus

#9 Tom Shepherd

Noah Hickman

Misho Mohamed

Kris Rogic

Eliana Klubnikin

Players Mentioned

#7 Caroline Benke

#3 Jordan Martinez

#8 Dome Rodriguez

#22 Justin McCall

#1 Shaun Williams

#8 Carlos Armendariz

#17 Justin Markus

#9 Tom Shepherd

Noah Hickman

Misho Mohamed

Kris Rogic

Eliana Klubnikin