Herkimer Hosts Athletic Banquet; Announces Yearly Honors
The Herkimer College Athletic Department hosted its yearly department banquet on Monday, May 5th, 2025; recognizing each team's seasons and honoring student-athletes who won department and team awards.
Green & Gold Athletes of the Month (2024–2025)
September: Female: Yetnelyz Lugo-Mateo (Women's Soccer), Male: Andrew Moulton (Men's Soccer)
October: Female: Haylie Buysse (Women's Soccer), Male: Michael Green (Men's Cross Country)
November: Female: Sage Geisler (Women's Basketball), Male: AJ Burnett (Men's Basketball)
December: Female: Imani McNeil (Women's Basketball), Male: Caleb Sanjurjo (Men's Diving)
January: Female: Imani McNeil (Women's Basketball), Male: Jayden Norris (Men's Basketball)
February: Female: Kavashia Archie (Women's Basketball), Male: Jayson McGhee (Men's Basketball)
March: Female: Jessica Zalucki (Softball), Male: Ryan Hoyt (Men's Lacrosse)
April: Female: Kimora Brown (Track & Field / Softball), Male: Hugo Kohnhorst (Baseball)
Herkimer Scholar-Athletes of The Year:
The scholar-athletes of the year recognize student-athletes who display exceptional efforts in the classroom and on the field of play.
This year's award recipients are Anderson Eggleston (St. Johnsville, NY) , Haylie Buysse (Keene Valley, NY), Anthony Zysk (Little Falls, NY) and Sean O'Hearon (Stratford, NY)
Nancy Fabozzi Award
The Nancy Fabozzi Award is presented each year to a Herkimer College female athlete who exemplifies the highest standards of sportsmanship, dedication, and commitment to her team and the athletic program.
This year's Nancy Fabozzi Award Recipient is: Anderson Eggleston (St. Johnsville, NY).
Congratulations to Anderson Eggleston, who was named the 2025 Nancy Fabozzi Award Recipient.
— Herkimer Generals (@HerkimerGeneral) May 6, 2025
The Nancy Fabozzi Award is given annually given to a Herkimer College female athlete annually who displays the highest level of sportsmanship, dedication, and commitment to their team. pic.twitter.com/zEYVcVdUyJ
Lynn "Pop" Walsh Award
The Lynn "Pop" Walsh Award is given to a Herkimer College male athlete annually who displays the highest level of sportsmanship, dedication, and commitment to their team and athletic program.
This year's Lynn "Pop" Walsh Award Recipient is: Wyatt Walters (Penn Yan, NY).
Congratulations to Wyatt Walters, who was named the 2025 Pop Walsh Award Recipient.
— Herkimer Generals (@HerkimerGeneral) May 6, 2025
The Lynn "Pop" Walsh Award is given to a Herkimer College male athlete annually who displays the highest level of sportsmanship, dedication, and commitment to their team and athletic program. pic.twitter.com/XNvCiyGe5D
Female Athlete of the Year
Yetnelyz Lugo Mateo (Utica, NY)
Congratulations to Yetnelyz Lugo Mateo, who was named the 2025 Herkimer Female Athlete of the Year.
— Herkimer Generals (@HerkimerGeneral) May 6, 2025
Lugo-Mateo shined on the soccer pitch where she was First Team All-Region scoring 16 goals and six assists. pic.twitter.com/FS2RBqtHyX
Male Athletes of the Year
Dylan Pederson (Surrey, England) & Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY)
Congratulations to Dylan Pederson and Jayson McGhee, who were named the 2025 Herkimer Male Athletes of the Year.
— Herkimer Generals (@HerkimerGeneral) May 6, 2025
Pederson and McGhee were each named NJCAA All-Americans this year!#HerkNation | #DefendTheHill ���� pic.twitter.com/G8jLtKmGdF