2014-2015 Review of Accomplishments
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Highlighting the noteworthy accomplishments that occurred within the area of
athletics this year, was the College’s selection as the recipient of two prestigious
sportsmanship awards. for the 12
th
time in 20 years, our women’s Basketball team
received the prestigious Joe DeBonis Sportsmanship Award from the Collegiate
Basketball officials-Metro New York. is region Xv award is being presented for
outstanding sportsmanship during the 2014-2015 basketball season. e prestigious
Mickey Crowley President’s Cup for 2014-2015 is being awarded to the College’s
athletics program for best exemplifying sportsmanship throughout its teams. is
award is given by the Greater NY Metropolitan officials Association and is voted
upon by the officials in each sport. is is the third time that Suffolk has won, with
previous wins coming in 2007-2008 and 2010-2011.
irteen Suffolk County Community College student-athletes were named Academic
All Americans by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Seven of
the students were named “superior” for maintaining a grade point average of between
3.8 and 3.99. Six students are “exemplary” for maintaining a grade point average of
3.6 to 3.79. e students are:
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced 80 recipients of the 2014-2015
Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence and athletic
achievement. Two Suffolk students were among the recipients: eric Birmingham –
Men’s Lacrosse, and Larissa ellerman – women’s Basketball. Larissa also received
Honorable Mention to the All-American Team for women’s Basketball at the D-iii
level. She is one of 20 recipients and was selected from over 1,000 student-athletes
that make up the NJCAA D-iii women’s rosters. Larissa is also a SUNY Chancellor’s
Academic Award winner. During the season, she placed first in the country for
rebounding, second in the country for field goal percentage and fifth in the country
for blocks.
for the second straight year, the College hosted the NJCAA region Xv Men’s and
women’s Basketball regional Championships. e event was well run. once again, we
received kudos from families and fans, referees and administrators. Athletic Director
Kevin foley and the entire athletic department staff put on another great event and
showcased the best of what Suffolk represents. During the tournament, women’s
Basketball came up short in the semi-final game, losing to Sullivan CC, 63-50.
Sophomore Cindy edwards was named to the All-Tournament Team. e Lady
Name
Academic Award
Sport
Hometown
Courtney Bocchieri
Superior
volleyball
Bay Shore
Matt Carusillo
Superior
Cross Country
west islip
Jennifer Cibelli
exemplary
Soccer
west islip
Larissa ellerman
Superior
women’s Basketball
Sayville
Nick Hennessy
exemplary
Golf
Stony Brook
Josiah Hoshyla
exemplary
Track and field
Hampton Bays
Billie Longo
Superior
women’s Softball
Bay Shore
veronica Marino exemplary women’s Basketball
Lake Grove
Gabrielle Mason
Superior
Track and field westhampton Beach
Mary Kate o’Connell
Superior
women’s Basketball
Patchogue
Lena Sorrentino
Superior
women’s Bowling
east islip
Patrick Stepnoski
exemplary
Baseball
Southold
frank valentino
exemplary
Baseball
west islip
Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Foley earned his 400
th
Suffolk
career win and is the winningest coach in the College’s history.
