Five Named to Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Teams

TOWSON, Md. - Five Goucher College fall student-athletes were named to their respective Landmark Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Teams announced on Friday.

The All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes who epitomize the ideals of sportsmanship. The student-athletes selected demonstrate fair play, graciousness in victory and respectfulness in defeat. They are ambassadors for the team, both on and off the field, and galvanize their teammates toward their goals. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, spectators, and the greater campus community.

The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the Landmark Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2013 as a way to highlight student-athletes who are making an impact. The Landmark previously awarded a Sportsmanship Cup before the All-Sportsmanship Team replaced the Cup for the 2013-14 academic year.

The five Goucher student-athletes honored were:

• Sophie O'Connor, women's cross country (sophomore, Shorewood, Wisc. / Shorewood)
• Devin Brashear, field hockey (senior, Escondido, Calif. / San Pasqual)
• Nick Haines, men's soccer (senior, Taneytown, Md. / Francis Scott Key)
• Lily Shaffer, women's soccer (senior, Lititz, Pa. / Warwick)
• Neli La Court Ruiz, women's volleyball (senior, York, Pa. / Northeastern)