BEVERLY — The Endicott College Athletics & Recreation Department recently announced its award winners for the 2024-25 academic year.
Athlete of the Year Awards
This award is based primarily on individual athletic achievement within the 2024-2025 season.
Female Athlete of the Year: Samantha Fantasia, Women’s Ice Hockey. She led the Gulls in goals (16) and was third in total points (27) while compiling only four penalty minutes. Her plus-minus rating of +24 was second-best on the team, as were her three power play goals and four game-winning goals.
Co-Male Athlete of the Year: Hector Johnson, Football. A defensive lineman, he had 49 total tackles (26 solo) this past season while powering the Gulls with a team-leading six quarterback sacks. He also had one fumble recovery.
Co-Male Athlete of the Year: Marcus Montagnino, Men’s Basketball. The Gloucester native did it all for the Gulls, leading them in points per game (22.4), minutes played (827), field goal percentage (59.3), free throws taken (152) and made 123), defensive rebounds (161), assists (114) and steals (52).
Female Club Athlete of the Year: Tess Merrill, Women’s Rugby
Male Club Athlete of the Year: Jordan Chappell, Men’s Rugby
Student-Athlete of the Year Awards
These awards are given to individuals who embody the essence of an NCAA Division 3 student-athlete, balancing athletic achievement, academic achievement, campus participation, and community service in addition to the Endicott Athletics & Recreation Department’s four core standards of commitment, character, effective communication, and confidence.
Female Student Athlete of the Year: Hannah Risko, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field. Captured the Conference of New England (CNE) championship in the 800 meter race while placing second in the conference in the 1,500.
Male Student-Athlete of the Year: Danny MacDougall, Baseball. The infielder/outfielder went into Sunday’s CNE championship game leading the Gulls in at-bats (163), runs (68), hits (60), walks (31) and stolen bases (40) while hitting .368 and smashing eight home runs, second-best on the squad.
Career Achievement Awards
This award honors a senior student-athlete’s outstanding team and individual achievements.
Female Career Achievement Award: Sarah Dempsey, Women’s Basketball. The forward started 98 of her 109 career games with the Gulls, averaging 15.3 points per game and scoring 1,665 total points, pulling down 929 rebounds (8.5 avg. per game), dishing out 186 assists, making 172 steals and blocking 141 shots.
Male Career Achievement Award: Hector Johnson, Football. The heart and soul of Endicott’s defense piloted his club to four straight conference championships and into the NCAA Division 3 playoffs all four seasons.
David H. Cammett Award
The David H. Cammett Award recognizes an individual in the Endicott College community that embodies the essence of supporting our student-athletes. David Cammett was a pillar during the early developmental stages of Endicott athletics where he would be at almost every game; cheering on our student-athletes. He was quick to point out if a student-athlete was not carrying themselves the right way, and he would never mince his words in his criticisms. And though his compliments were not heard as often as his criticisms, when a student did hear a compliment, they would cherish it.
David H. Cammett Award: Jay Pallazola, Campus Police Officer
Athletic Training Student of the Year Award
The Athletic Training Student of the Year Award is presented to a student who exemplifies professionalism, demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, and who has shown academic and personal growth in the classroom and clinical setting.
Student Athletic Trainer of the Year Award: Seren Web M’26