The Hobart College Athletic Department and the Statesmen Athletic Association honored the top student-athletes of the 2023-24 season at the Block H Awards Dinner this evening. Senior hockey forward Artem Buzoverya was presented the Francis L. "Babe" Kraus '24 Memorial Award as the senior athlete of the year.
The William C. Stiles '43 Memorial Award for leadership, determination and character was given to graduate student lacrosse faceoff specialist Adam Shea. The Mike and Mary Anne Hanna Award was presented to rowing senior Ryan Mulflur and lacrosse defensive midfielder Nicky Gullace. The Thomas B. Poole '61 Award was presented to senior hockey forward Jared Patterson.
Francis L. "Babe" Kraus '24 Memorial Award
The Francis L. "Babe" Kraus '24 Memorial Award is presented to the Hobart senior whose sportsmanship, leadership, and scholarship during his undergraduate career warrant the title "Athlete of the Year."
Artem Buzoverya '24
- 2x National Champion
- Captain
- CCM/AHCA All-America East 2nd team
- Sid Watson Award Runner-up, National POTY
- NEHC Player of the Year
- NEHC Tournament Most Valuable Player
- Played in all 31 games
- 2023-24: 8 goals, 23 assists, 31 points
- 28th in the nation in assists per game (0.74)
- .631 faceoff percentage, won 40 of 49 against Curry in the NCAA tournament
- Career: 90 games, 20 goals, 50 assists, 70 points
- 3x AHCA All-American Scholar, 2x NEHC All-Academic
William C. Stiles '43 Memorial Award
Presented to the senior whose leadership, determination, and character most reflect the traits and values of former Athletic Director Bill Stiles '43.
Adam Shea '23, MSM '24
- Played in 12 games
- 2024: 4 assists, 82 GBs, 131 faceoff wins
- 19th in nation in FO% (.565)
- 15th in GBs/G (6.83)
- 20 faceoff wins and 11 ground balls against Colgate
- CAREER: 51 games, 3 goals, 7 assists 10 points
- Hobart record 635 faceoff wins and 400 ground balls
- NEC Academic Honor Roll twice
Hanna Award for Excellence
This award is presented to a senior whose career as a Hobart student-athlete has been exceptional and marked by dedication to the community, exceptional academic achievement, trustworthy leadership and dependability as a teammate.
Thomas B. Poole '61 Award
The Thomas B. Poole ’61, P’91, L.H.D. ’06 Award is presented to a senior whose unwavering commitment and loyalty to his fellow teammates, program, and purpose is exceptional; whose humble yet steadfast character and leadership have been critical to the program's culture and success; who is a true color-bearer with unconditional love for Hobart Athletics and Hobart College, ensuring that the flag never touches the ground.
William J. Napier '57 Memorial Award
The Napier Award recognizes the loyalty and service which the late Bill Napier rendered to his College. As one of Hobart's most loyal and generous sons, he fully recognized and appreciated the value and meaning of intercollegiate athletics in the educational experience of Hobart students.
Abdoulaye Diallo '23
- 2023: 10 games played
- 35 tackles, six pass breakups and one fumble recory
- 1st team All-Liberty League
- 44-yard scoop-and-score against Alfred
- Campbell Trophy simifinalist
- Career: 31 games, 54 tackles, 18 breakups, 1 INT
- CSC Academic All-District
- 3x Liberty League All-Academic
- Also won the RFK Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award
- 2024 NSCA College All-American S&C Athlete of the Year
Coach Bill Maxwell Memorial Award
The Maxwell Award is presented periodically to a student, alumnus, friend, parent, staff, or faculty member whose contributions to Hobart College reflect the values of former Head Football Coach Bill Maxwell.
The William "Myles" Silverman '20 Award
The William "Myles" Silverman '20 Award for Excellence is presented to a cross country, golf, tennis, sailing or squash student-athlete whose performance in his individual sport has been exceptional.
Joseph N. Abraham Memorial Athletic Training Award
This award is presented annually to the student-athlete who has participated throughout the season and has had to persevere through injury.
Abe Solomon Memorial Award
The Abe Solomon Memorial Award is presented to the Hobart athlete competing in his first season of varsity intercollegiate athletics and whose performance and contributions to his team warrant the recognition of "Rookie of the Year."
Ethan Hine '27
- 3x USCSA All-American (Giant Slalom, Slalom and Skier Cross)
- USCSA Mideast Conference First Team All-Conference
- 7th out of 138 racers at USCSA Alpine Ski National Championships
- 10 top-10 finishes
- Won slalom race at West Mountain
- Won slalom at USCSA Mideast Regional Championships
- 2nd in giant slalom
- Was in the top-15 in skier cross, GS and slalom events at USCSA National Championships
The Joe Arnitz '66 Memorial Sportsmanship Award
The award honors the sportsmanship, teamwork and loyalty that marked the Hobart career of Joe Arnitz, co-captain of the 1965 Hobart football team and a lifelong secondary school teacher and coach.
The Arnold Memorial Scholar-Athlete Award
This award recognizes the true spirit of the Statesman student-athlete by honoring Hobart men in their sophomore and junior years for their contributions to the community, for a high level of academic achievement and for selfless dedication as a member of a Hobart varsity team.
Sophomores
- Jose Martinez Barelles, Tennis
- Quinn Broggy, Football
- Cooper Delbridge, Sailing
- Tristan Fasig, Hockey
- Connor Gasper, Cross Country
- Nate Krawshuk, Soccer
- Holden May, Rowing
- David Peterkin, Lacrosse
Juniors
- Luke Aquaro, Hockey
- Will Corbett, Lacrosse
- Colin DuBose, Sailing
- Ethan Kowalski, Football
- Carter Meshanic, Basketball
- Hunter Meshanic, Basketball
- Pierson Rubincam, Soccer
- Troy Steiner, Tennis
- Aidan Vanek, Rowing
- Roberto Vega, Squash
TEAM AWARDS
Football
- Bill Middleton Memorial Football Award: Rayshawn Boswell
- Bob Toner Defensive MVP Award: Jaimen Bliss
- Bob Toner Defensive MVP Award: Anthony Romano
- Michael Theodore Silver '39 Memorial Award: Abdoulaye Diallo
- Mike Roberti '90 Memorial Award: Joe McCoy
- Robert L. Cullen '37 Memorial Football Award: Tobias Wefering
- Harter Family Award: Tim Denham Jr.
- Tryon Memorial Football Award: Connor Gunn
- Shirley A. Zornow '47 Memorial Award: Drew Walsh
- The Page G. Gibbons '26 Memorial Award: Ethan Kowalski
- Rookie Award: E.J. Taylor
Lacrosse
- Crook Family Award: Adam Shea
- William H. Dobbin '40 Memorial Award: Anthony Dattellas
- C.R.A.G. Outstanding Defensive Player Award: Nolan Firth
- Van Arsdale Award: Alex Rosa
- Kent W Maybury '62 Memorial Award: Nicky Gullace
- Lt. John Vandeverg Memorial Award: Joel Stevens
- Rookie Award: Chris Patterson