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Gannon Tops PSAC in Scholar-Athlete Academic Percentage for Second Consecutive Year
Gannon is the PSAC's top academic school based on percentage of student-athletes named PSAC scholar-athletes for the second consecutive year.
Dan Teliski, Director of Athletics Media Relations
7/12/2010 2:03:06 PM
ERIE, Pa. - One hundred and sixty-one Gannon student-athletes have been named 2009-10 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athletes it has been announced by the conference. As a result, Gannon produced the highest percentage of student-athletes named PSAC scholar-athletes among the league’s 16 schools for the second consecutive year.
Gannon topped the charts at 46 percent, producing 161 scholar-athletes among its 349 student-athletes during the 2009-10 academic year. A student-athlete must maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average or better to be named a scholar-athlete.
Only three PSAC schools reached the 40-percent plateau. In addition to Gannon, Slippery Rock (44 percent) and Mercyhurst (42 percent) were also among the conference’s best.
In 2008-09, Gannon led the pack with an identical 46-percent showing. It was the only PSAC school in the 40-percent range and finished eight percentage points ahead of the next school.
Gannon has produced 319 PSAC scholar-athletes during its two years as a member of the PSAC, including 158 student-athletes during its inaugural season in 2008-09. A total of 2,019 PSAC student-athletes were named scholar-athletes this year. The number represents a new league record, surpassing the previous record of 1,859 set last year.
Gannon’s complete list of 161 PSAC scholar-athletes include Aaron Andzel, Eric Bradley, Jake Carter, Brandon Crum, Lou Downey, Zach Gall, Peter Grouios, Kolten Hoffman, David Hucsko, Jeff Jones, Ian Kelly, Alex Merkley, Jeff Miller, Mark Myott, Greg Radwan, Tyler Sell, David Spaeder, Mike Tomko, Mark Demski, Tanner Furno, Preston Harris, Steve Piotrowicz, Alfonso Scandrett, Danny Bauer, Mike Holovka, C.J. Kennett, Joey Timon, A.J. Belch, Zach Boedicker, Vinny DeLuca, Sean Eperjesi, Zach Gall, Will Giles, Bryan Kelly, Connor Kimball, Jason Ladouceur, Michael Schnell, Matt Szczupakowski, Mike Tomko, Anthony Weaver, Josh Williams, Keith Yager, Matt Barnes, Drew Deimel, Rob Hersch, Dom Lombardi, Jason Ramus, Mario Gastaldo, Shane Hallet, Tyler Hollingsworth, Dan Howell, Phil Kunka, Austin Miller, Gary Newson, Matthew Ruston, Adam Sharbaugh, Jonathan Simmons, Sean Washek, Ethan Chase, Jared Griffard, John Krakowski, James Lilly, Jamison Anton, Ralph Clayton, Ben Feasley, Kyle Kuser, Ben Syme, Chris Daniels, Kevin McElhaney, Frank McGrath, Zack McKendree, A.J. Milanak, Peter Mosher, Dan Pascuzzi, Tiffany Crocker, Amanda Dacek, Becky Innes, Julie Kleber, Caitlyn Lowe, Kelsey McCoy, Carrie Nolan, Brittany Powell, Brittany Tabron, Danielle Tucker, Kim Vargas, Kenzi Buckham, Rosie Cooper, Kathleen Driving Hawk, Christina Estes, Karen Hovis, Jacque Huff, Dana Hyde, Heather Masters, Kristin O’Hern, Madison Steward, Jenna Szczepanski, Brittany Zaborowski, Julia Campbell, Allyssa Ferriell, Katie Lyons, Kelly Nickerson, Emily Quinn, Megan Clumpus, Angela Coustillac, Mary Eshenour, Caitlyn Fisher, Megan Herold, Paige Macadaeg, Taryn Millerd, Kayla Nelson, Molly SanJule, Heather Smith, Susie Taylor, Maggie Brinkman, Sarah Deck, Andrea Eisenhart, Jenny Jergel, Elissa McCune, Michelle Owczarczak, Kara Prokopchak, Breanne Radin, Jordan Rickan, Amanda Sharbaugh, Katie Urban, Erica Bartholow, Toni Caruso, Megan Dragon, Elaine Golz, Chastity Guerrero, Tiffany Joyce, Carol Kienzl, Katie Killian, Ashley Petrone, Sarah Rinks, Courtney Schwenk, Sam Scott, Shannon Zoltowski, Sarah Anderson, Megan Beresford, Kaitlyn Bosy, Colleen Harriger, Paige Herbert, Ellie Hess, Sarah Lawton, Laurel Martinez, Elizabeth Morse, Lauren Myrick, Kaitlyn Ramey, Diana Rocco, Chelsea Barrett, Courtney Cook, Lindsey Deitmen, Alex DelPiombo, Shelly Hill, Jenni Jones, Christine Peffer, Maire Prybyl, Caitlin Andrews, Annie Greenhill, Libbie Guina, Stephanie Komorek, Kendra Plackemeier and Kelly Steininger.
For the complete list of 2009-10 PSAC scholar-athletes, please click here.
Athletes of the Week
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Women's Swimming and Diving
Joseph was a five-time winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon women’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 100-yard freestyle (54.04) for the seventh time in eight attempts, posting a PSAC-qualifying time every time. She won the 200-yard freestyle (1:58.47) for the fourth time this season while producing her seventh conference-qualifying time during the event in eight attempts. Joseph also finished third in the 200 IM (2:17.48) during her first attempt of the year. The McDonald, Ohio, native was part of three relay teams that won titles. Her 200-yard freestyle relay team captured its sixth title in as many attempts, her 400-yard freestyle relay team won its sixth title in eight tries and her 800-yard freestyle relay team captured its third title in as many attempts. Joseph has won 15 individual titles and been part of 18 relay titles this season. She has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times and four NCAA “B” cut times this season.
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Men's Swimming and Diving
Wolhaupter was a quadruple-winner at last weekend’s Indiana (Pa.) Invitational, helping the Gannon men’s swim team split a pair of dual match-ups against IUP and Bloomsburg. The true freshman won the 50-yard freestyle (22.03) for the third time in six attempts, producing a PSAC-qualifying time for the fifth time. He won the 100-yard freestyle (48.53) for the fifth time in seven attempts, recording a conference-qualifying time five times. Wolhaupter then finished third in the 100-yard butterfly while producing his fifth PSAC-qualifying time during that event in six attempts. The Watertown, Wis., native was part of two relay teams that won titles. His 200-yard freestyle relay team won its third title in eight attempts and his 400-yard medley relay team captured its first championship in three tries. Wolhaupter helped his 400-yard freestyle and 800-yard freestyle relay teams finish second. He has won 12 individual titles and been part of nine relay titles this season. Wolhaupter has produced 23 PSAC-qualifying times this season.
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