Herkimer College Hosts Athletic Banquet; Announces Awards

The Herkimer College Athletic Department hosted its annual awards banquet on Monday, May 5, 2025, recognizing the following:

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 College Scholar-Athletes of the Year Awards: The Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards recognize student-athletes who display exceptional efforts in the classroom and athletics. This year’s 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 to a 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) who played women’s soccer, softball, tennis, and women’s basketball.

Lynn “Pop” Walsh Award: The Lynn "Pop" Walsh Award is presented to a male athlete 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 men’s lacrosse standout Wyatt Walters (Penn Yan, NY).

Female Athlete of the Year: Yetnelyz Lugo Mateo (Utica, NY) — women’s soccer

Male Athletes of the Year: Dylan Pederson (Surrey, England) — men’s soccer and Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY) — men’s basketball

For more information about the Herkimer Generals athletic program, visit www.herkimergenerals.com.

Award recipients pictured front row from left: Yetnelyz Lugo Mateo (Utica, NY), Haylie Buysse (Keene Valley, NY), Anderson Eggleston (St. Johnsville, NY); Back row from left: Kyle MacFarlane (Glasgow, Scotland), Jayson McGhee (New Rochelle, NY), Anthony Zysk (Little Falls, NY), and Wyatt Walters (Penn Yan, NY).