University of Maine at Farmington Recognize Athletic and Academic Excellence at 2024 Beaver Social

4/24/2024 1:22:00 PM

FARMINGTON, Maine - On Sunday, April 21st, the University of Maine at Farmington Department of Athletics had the distinguished opportunity to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of their student-athletes both on and off the field of competition during the 2023-2024 academic year at the 20th annual Beaver Social in the Olsen Student Center's South Dining Hall.

Every year the Department of Athletics hands out major awards to the Male and Female Athlete of the Year, the Male and Female recipient of the Julie A. Davis Beaver Pride Award, the Male and Female Senior-Scholar Athlete of the Year, and the Male and Female team representatives of the President's Cup.

The Julie A. Davis Beaver Pride Award is given annually to a male and female student-athlete who embodies sportsmanship, school spirit, the drive for excellence, and most importantly Beaver pride. These athletes are role models for the UMF community and make good choices. This award is voted on by student-athletes.

The Senior Scholar-Athlete Award is presented to the male and female senior student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade points average after the fall semester of the academic year - in this case, at the end of the Fall 2023 semester. Recipients must have completed two seasons in a single sport to be considered for the award.

The President's Cup is presented annually to the team with the highest average cumulative grade point average at the end of the fall semester for that academic year. The President's Cup for men's athletics was awarded to Men's Snowsports who posted a team GPA of 3.204. This is the second consecutive year that the men's snowsports team have received the Male President's Cup. The President's Cup for women's athletics was awarded to the Women's basketball team after posting a 3.614 team GPA.

2024 Award Recipients:

	Senior Female Athlete of the Year: Audrey Fletcher, Women's Soccer Fletcher had an illustrious four-year career for the Beavers. Fletcher had her freshman season canceled due to COVID. The remaining three seasons were among the best three in UMF women's soccer history. Fletcher was a two-year captain and was a central piece for the Beavers on both sides of the ball. This past season, Fletcher totaled 13 goals and six assists en route to being named the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Co-Player of the Year. During her junior season, Fletcher was named the United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region I 3rd Team. She finished her career with 31 goals and 15 assists for 77 career points.
	Senior Male Athlete of the Year: Alixx Canwell, Men's Track and Field Canwell has had one of the best track and field careers in the history of the program at UMF. During the 2023 outdoor season, Canwell was named the NAC Field Athlete of the Year, finishing 1st overall in the hammer throw and setting a NAC record. Canwell also placed 3rd overall in the shot put and the discus at last season's NAC Championship. At the conclusion of the 2023 outdoor season, Canwell became the first athlete in program history to receive NCAA East All-Region honors. This season, Canwell currently ranks 35th in all of Division III in the hammer. Between the indoor and the outdoor season, Canwell has qualified for five New England Championships and totaled nine New England qualifying performances between shot put, weight throw, and the hammer throw. Canwell's 6th place finish in the hammer throw at the indoor New England Championships is the best finish at regionals in program history.
	Julie A. Davis Female Beaver Pride Award Recipient: Emily Boyle, Women's Soccer Boyle is a two-year captain on the women's soccer team and was a vital piece to the women's soccer team for the past five seasons. This season, Boyle finished with two goals and tied for the team-high with six assists. Boyle made 63 appearances, including 61 starts. Boyle finished her career with nine goals and 12 assists.
	Julie A. Davis Male Beaver Pride Award Recipient: Chris Frey, Golf Frey is a four-year member of the golf team, and has been the acting captain for the past two seasons. Outside of golf, Frey is deeply involved in everything Beaver athletics. This year, Frey has been a student-assistant for the men's basketball team, interned with an athletic trainer, and assisted with the women's lacrosse team. Frey will be returning in the fall of a 5th golf season.
	Female Senior-Scholar Athlete of the Year: Jaycie Stevens, Women's Basketball Stevens has been an integral member of the UMF women's basketball team, as well as a valued member of the greater UMF community for the past four years. Stevens will graduate May 4th with a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness. During her time in Farmington, Stevens has been the President of the UMF Health Club, received the UMF Health Promotion and Wellness Student of the Year award, and is also a member of the Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society. Stevens is also the recipient of the 2023-24 North Atlantic Conference women's basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
	Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Callister Montembeau, Baseball Montembeau will graduate on May 4th with a degree in Elementary Education and a 3.92 GPA. On the field, Montembeau has enjoyed a successful season at the plate as one of the Beavers starting catchers. Montembeau is currently ranked 2nd of the team in on-base percentage, posting a modest .391 OBP. Montembeau is the second straight baseball player to earn the Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year after Danny Terhune won the award in 2023.

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