Athletes of the Year 
May 24, 2011
Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer star Ted Cribley was named the 2011 HCCC male Athlete of the Year. Cribley, a native of Sheffield, England led the Generals to two Region III championships, a national third place finish and national runner-up finish. He was a two-time Mountain Valley Conference selection; two-time All Region III and two-time NJCAA and NSCAA All-American.
Cribley received a scholarship to NCAA Division I Syracuse University. “I am excited to be able to watch Ted play in one of the best soccer conferences in the country,” said Coach Pepe Aragon. “He is one of the best attacking players that I have ever coached.” Cribley was also a member of Herkimer’s Faculty Student Association and was named to Who’s Who among American Junior College students. He graduated from HCCC with an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies on May 20.
Melissa McGough, Remsen, NY was named the 2011 HCCC female athlete of the year. Soccer coach Amy Dommer said “Melissa was a defensive standout for two years on the women’s soccer team. She achieved All-Conference status and All-Region status for both years and was our team’s anchor both on and off the field.” McGough, a member of the Generals’ track and field team, broke a school record in the pole vault. She was a member of the 2010 national championship team. Coach Sharon Howell said, “Melissa is a dedicated, hardworking young lady and a pleasure to coach.”
McGough graduated from HCCC with an A.S. degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science and plans to continue her education at Albany College of Pharmacy.