Sacred Heart Athletics: Senior Awards Announced

Press release

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics celebrated the Class of 2024 at last week's senior awards brunch hosted at the Guest House Ballroom on West Campus.

Kate Starastsenka of women's tennis and wrestling's Andrew Fallon received the Pioneer Award, presented to the male and female student-athletes who, on and off the playing surface, represent the best in athletic and academic excellence. Starastsenka, who had a 4.0 GPA, was NEC Scholar-Athlete of the year while volunteering at an elementary school and at a tennis clinics. She progressed from conference rookie of the year to the NEC Player of the Year this Spring along with four-time first-team all-conference status. Fallon, who was one match away from making the national tournament, had a 3.46 GPA and made the dean's list twice while also earning an EIWA academic achievement award. He volunteered at the Bridgeport Youth Wrestling Club and was involved in other community and goodwill events.

Click here to read about the rest of the awards presented.