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Outstanding student-athletes were recognized by the 糖心vlog传媒 Department of Athletics and Recreation at its Panther Celebration鈥揂thletics Awards Gala on Friday, March 27, for their excellence in sport, in the classroom, and in the community during the 2025鈥�26 season. The annual event, held at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, included student-athletes, coaches, and team staff from both varsity and club sport programs.

糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 varsity program includes Women鈥檚 Field Hockey, Men鈥檚 Soccer, Women鈥檚 Soccer, Women鈥檚 Rugby, Men鈥檚 Hockey, Women鈥檚 Hockey, Men鈥檚 Basketball, Women鈥檚 Basketball, Men鈥檚 Cross Country, Women鈥檚 Cross Country, Men鈥檚 Track and Field, Women鈥檚 Track and Field, Men鈥檚 Curling, and Women鈥檚 Curling. 糖心vlog传媒 club sport teams include Men鈥檚 Rugby, Men鈥檚 Lacrosse, Ringette, Ultimate, Equestrian, Men鈥檚 Baseball, Flag Football, and Cheer.

鈥淒edication, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership are all qualities embodied by our student-athlete award winners,鈥� said Jane Vessey, 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 Director of Athletics and Recreation. 鈥淔rom standout performances to the quiet contributions behind the scenes, I am so proud of their achievements in their respective sports, and for their success in academics and in the community. Thank you, student-athletes, coaches, and team and department staff, for a fantastic year of 鈥楶anther Sport.鈥� Let鈥檚 continue to support each other and make next season even better. Congratulations!鈥�

The 糖心vlog传媒 Alumni Association鈥檚 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Kayla Batchilder, 糖心vlog传媒 Women鈥檚 Field Hockey. The Male Athlete of the Year winner was Kyree Thompson, 糖心vlog传媒 Men鈥檚 Basketball.

The W.A. Ledwell Award is presented annually to a student who has demonstrated outstanding athletic ability in the intercollegiate program, academic excellence, and the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and citizenship. This year鈥檚 recipient was Grace Lancaster, 糖心vlog传媒 Women鈥檚 Basketball.

The Gordon and Muriel Bennett Award is presented to a male or female student athlete who, over four years, has best combined athletic achievement and academic excellence. This year鈥檚 winner was Devon Lawlor, 糖心vlog传媒 Women鈥檚 Basketball.

The Lone Oak Unsung Hero Award, a new award this year to recognize a student-athlete whose impact goes far beyond the scoresheet and who embodies toughness, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to their team, was presented to Sam Chisholm, 糖心vlog传媒 Men鈥檚 Basketball.

Varsity and competitive club team awards were also presented. These included the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Rookie of the Year, J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place, and Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award.

The J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Awards are presented by the 糖心vlog传媒 Student Union to varsity team student-athletes who contributed to student leadership on their team and on campus. Each coach presents the Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award to the student-athlete on their team, who best exemplifies purpose, preparation, respect for people, positivity, professionalism, presence, passion, and perseverance.

Team Award Winners for 2025鈥�2026

Varsity

Women鈥檚 Field Hockey: Kayla Batchilder and Livi Lawlor (MVP), Bria Matthews (Rookie of the Year), Kali Smith (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Charlotte Thompson (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Men鈥檚 Soccer: Jahmal Boursiquot (MVP), Isaac Sommerville (Rookie of the Year), Kyle St. Jean (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Will Campbell (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Women鈥檚 Soccer: Olivia James (MVP), Sophie Gallant (Rookie of the Year), Kate Campbell (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Lydia Hamill (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Women鈥檚 Rugby: Emma MacLean (MVP), Robyn Moffat (Rookie of the Year), Sarah Bain (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Jasmine Mohtadi (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Men鈥檚 Hockey: Jakob Robillard (MVP), Donovan Arsenault and Colby Huggan (Rookie of the Year), Joe Ranger (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Josh Smith (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Women鈥檚 Hockey: Kierra St. Peter (MVP), Kali MacDonald (Rookie of the Year), Erin Cabaday (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Sarah Fraser (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Men鈥檚 Basketball: Kyree Thompson (MVP), Matthew Carmichael (Rookie of the Year), Owen Smith (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Sam Chisholm (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Women鈥檚 Basketball: Grace Lancaster (MVP), Ingrid Khuong (Rookie of the Year), Lily Vrugteman (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Sydney Lawlor (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Cross Country (men): Joel Gallant (MVP), Luc Doucette (Rookie of the Year), and Jack Roberts (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Cross Country (women): Stefania Angona (MVP and J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Sarah Irwin (Rookie of the Year)

Track and Field (men): Scott Davis (MVP) and Colin Blanchard (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Track and Field (women): Lilly MacVicar (MVP and Rookie of the Year), Bianca Boutilier (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award)

Men鈥檚 Curling: Jack MacFadyen (MVP)

Women鈥檚 Curling: Rachel MacLean (MVP), Ella Lenentine (Rookie)

Club

Men鈥檚 Rugby: Yinghao Long (MVP), Charles Ross (Rookie of the Year), Devan Gormley (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Camden Hutchison (Warhorse Award)

Men鈥檚 Lacrosse: Ethan Reeves (MVP), Quintin Beck (Rookie of the Year), Kelton Trainor (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), Reece Packman (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award), and Logan Boyce (James Thomson Memorial Award)

Ultimate: Sin茅ad Riordon and Benjamin Galloway (MVPs); Owen Gillespie, Shunta Kojima, and Abbi Holmes (Rookies of the Year); Forest McPhee (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award); and Naomi Haig and Jack Kouwenberg (Spirit of the Game Players)

Equestrian: Jordan Luddington (MVP), Lorena Burrell (Rookie of the Year), Meghan Fox (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Regan Matchem (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Ringette: Jamie MacAulay (MVP), Addi Chaisson (Rookie of the Year), and Tori Chapman (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

Men鈥檚 Baseball: Duncan Picketts (MVP), Brandon Murray (Rookie of the Year), Alex Hache (J.T. 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place Award), and Sam Worth (Principles of Panther Pride Coach鈥檚 Award)

About the 糖心vlog传媒 Athletes of the Year

Kayla Batchilder

Kayla Batchilder鈥檚 dominant season with 糖心vlog传媒 Field Hockey earned her 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 Female Athlete of the Year honours. In her third year, the dynamic forward led the Atlantic University Field Hockey (AUFH) league with 20 goals, showcasing her elite finishing ability and consistency as one of the most dangerous attackers in the conference.

An AUFH MVP, all-star, and U SPORTS All-Canadian, Batchilder was the driving force behind 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 continued success. She powered the Panthers to a fourth consecutive AUFH championship and delivered a historic performance on the national stage鈥攕coring all of 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 goals at the Field Hockey Canada U SPORTS Invitational Championship to help secure a bronze medal on home turf.

Kyree Thompson

Kyree Thompson鈥檚 standout fourth season with 糖心vlog传媒 Men鈥檚 Basketball earned him 糖心vlog传媒鈥檚 Male Athlete of the Year honours. The dynamic guard put together a career-best campaign, averaging 16.7 points per game, along with 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 steals, establishing himself as one of the conference鈥檚 most complete two-way players.

An AUS first team all-star, Thompson was instrumental in leading the Panthers back to the AUS final. He delivered in the biggest moments, helping power 糖心vlog传媒 to a statement semifinal upset over the St. Francis Xavier X-Men to punch their ticket to the championship game. For his efforts, he was named an AUS tournament all-star.

Go Panthers Go!