The air was electric with excitement as we gathered to celebrate a year of incredible dedication, breathtaking skill, and unwavering spirit in Patriot athletics. The annual 2025 Pats Awards provided the perfect stage to honor the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, and teams who made this season one for the history books.
From clutch performances to season-long dominance, the evening recognized every facet of athletic excellence. We are thrilled to announce the official winners of the 2025 Pats Awards!
The Unforgettable Moments
Certain moments define a season. These awards honor the single plays and events that had us all on the edge of our seats. • 2025 Moment of the Year: Koral Hadac (Women’s Lacrosse) • 2025 Play of the Year: Rodrigo Riveros (Men’s Soccer)
Recognizing Peak Performance
These athletes consistently delivered exceptional results, whether it was during the grueling regular season or under the bright lights of postseason competition. • Individual Performance Award - Regular Season (Female): Ginevra Capo (Women’s Golf) • Individual Performance Award - Regular Season (Male): Matt Cromer (Men’s Basketball) • Individual Performance Award - Post Season (Female): Abia Kante (Women’s Track and Field) • Individual Performance Award - Post Season (Male): Nick Kava (Men’s Lacrosse)
The Future is Bright: Newcomers of the Year
Making an immediate impact is no easy feat, but these first-year Patriots performed like seasoned veterans from day one. • Newcomer of the Year Award (Female): Hannah Summers (Women’s Archery) • Newcomer of the Year Award (Male): Cam Andrews (Men’s Track and Field)
Excellence in Competition and the Classroom
Success isn't just measured on the field, but also in academic dedication. These teams exemplified what it means to be a student-athlete. • Team Academic Award (Female): Women’s Tennis • Team Academic Award (Male): Men’s Swimming
Team and Coaching Honors
Behind every great team is a collective effort and visionary leadership. These awards celebrate the best of the best in team and coaching success. • UC Patriot Proud Award: Women's Indoor Track and Field • Coaching Staff of the Year Award: Men’s Soccer • Team of the Year Award (Female): Women's Indoor Track and Field • Team of the Year Award (Male): Men's Lacrosse
The Pinnacle of Achievement: Athletes of the Year
These individuals represent the absolute best of Patriot athletics, demonstrating unparalleled skill, leadership, and consistency throughout the entire year. • Athlete of the Year Award (Female): Jayden Boelter (Women’s Soccer) • Athlete of the Year Award (Male): Charlie Muniz (Baseball)
Honoring Lasting Legacies
Some contributions transcend a single season. These special awards recognize career-long excellence, lifetime impact, and the very spirit of what it means to be a Patriot. • Distinguished Career Award (Female): Jayden Boelter (Women’s Soccer) • Distinguished Career Award (Male): Charlie Muniz (Baseball) • One Big Team Award: Marisa Helsten (Women’s Lacrosse) • Patriot Award: Kaylie Monday (Women’s Basketball) • UC Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Larry Cockrum
The evening was a powerful reminder of the hard work and passion that fuels our athletic programs. While there were some incredibly tough choices to be made, every winner was thoroughly deserved. A heartfelt congratulations to all our winners for their remarkable achievements. We also extend our congratulations to every nominee, whose excellence made this a truly competitive and memorable awards season. Here's to another year of Patriot pride.