TOWSON, Md. --- The Landmark Conference has announced its 2015 Spring All-Sportsmanship Team, which includes one student-athlete from each institution for each sport selected by the players and coaches from their respective team.
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 Conference previously awarded a Sportsmanship Cup before the All-Sportsmanship Team replaced the Cup for the 2013-14 academic year.
Baseball
Senior left fielder Justin Pilchman is the baseball squad's selection to the All-Sportsmanship Team. Pilchman played and started in 37 games the Blue and Grey this spring with a .354 batting average for 45 hits, 24 runs, six doubles, one homer, 10 stolen bases and 25 RBIs and a .982 fielding percentage this season that helped the team to their seventh postseason appearance as they battled for the Landmark Conference Championship. In the past four years, he has played in 121 games with 99 hits, 17 doubles, one triple, one home run, 55 RBIs, 18 stolen bases, a .304 batting average, a .371 slugging percentage and .394 on-base percentage. Pilchman was on the Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll for the past three years.
"I can't think of a more qualified player for this sportsmanship award," stated Head Coach Paul Engelhardt. "Justin exhibits the best of a student athlete. He is such a fierce competitor during a game, and does everything he can to help his team compete. His baseball ability is very high, and had great years for us. But he did it all with respect for the game. I never once herd a derogatory comment from Justin directed toward opposing players, coaches or umpires. He is the epitome of class and fair play. He leads by example and is a player that I hope our team tries to emulate. I have no doubt he will be a very successful person in life. His interpersonal skills will take him far. His parents did an awesome job, and anyone that knows Justin, can be proud to call him friend, son, brother or teammate."
Softball
Junior right fielder Mary Schlosbon been named to the Landmark All-Sportsmanship Team as the representative for the Moravian softball team. Schlosbon has played and started in all 43 games for the Hounds as they are heading to DePauw University for the NCAA Division III Super Regionals this weekend. Schlosbon has a .376 batting average with 50 hits, 36 runs, one double, two triples, 17 RBIs, nine stolen bases, a .414 slugging percentage, a .424 on-base percentage and a .980 fielding percentage. She was name to the 205 Landmark All-Conference First Team and Landmark Spring Academic Honor Roll.
"Mary leads by a positive example," commented Head Coach John Byrne. "She is plays the game the right way and is a selfless player that always looks to do what she can to put the team in a better situation. We are excited to have her for another season and help set an example for the younger players in our program."
Men's Track and Field
Senior hurdler Mike Hofmann is the men's track and field team's 2015 recipient of the All-Sportsmanship honor. He took eighth in the 110-meter high hurdles in 18.86 seconds that helped win the Greyhounds win their seventh Landmark Outdoor championship. Hofmann was named to the 2015 Spring Academic Honor Roll for the third consecutive year.
"Mike has been the no-brianer nominee for this award for as long as I can recall," said Head Coach Jesse Baumann. "He is extremely supportive and knowledgeable of both his teammates and opponents. He's competitive and works as hard as anyone, but he also does it with a tremendous amount of respect and maturity. He's currently interviewing for teaching positions, and he couldn't have picked a better career path. He's positive, encouraging, engaged, devoted and these attributes will serve him well as a teacher and a high school coach which I expect to see him doing as well."
Women's Track and Field
Senior sprinter Brielle Sutter was named to the All-Sportsmanship Team from Moravian women's track and field squad. Sutter and the 4x100-meter relay team took first at the Landmark Conference Championship. She was also the runner-up in the 200-meter dash in an ECAC qualifying time of 25.62 seconds and second in the 400-meter dash with an ECAC qualifying time of 57.35 seconds. Sutter was third in the 100-meter dash in 12.99 seconds that helped keep the women undefeated and reigning Landmark Outdoor champs. She was named to the 2015 Spring Academic Honor Roll for the third time.
"Brielle is extremely kind, sincere, and genuine and as a result has always been a very respectful competitor," commented Baumann. "She is very driven athlete, as evidenced by the great career she has had, but she is very composed and gracious towards her competition and teammates. Win, lose or draw, she has always conducted herself with class and dignity which is why she is a great nominee for this award."
Men's Tennis
Junior John Wylie is the 2015 men's tennis selection to the Landmark All-Sportsmanship Team. Wylie turned played in the number two singles position posting a 8-13 record while pairing with fellow junior and co-captain Matt Tuorto for first doubles, earning Landmark All-Conference First Team for a school-record doubles overall record of 17-8. The team won the inaugural ECAC Tournament this past weekend for a 13-7 overall season team slate, tying the school mark for wins in a season.
"John had a great season," said Head Coach Art Smith. "He was a first team All Landmark Conference player in doubles and had a solid singles record. He is a very hard competitor but in all his matches he never lost site of good sportsmanship. This is a well deserved honor for John."
Women's Tennis
Junior Courtnie Lambert has been named to the All-Sportsmanship Team from the women's tennis program. Lambert helped the team to a 8-8 overall record by posting an 11-8 overall singles playing mainly at the number four spot and a 11-7 overall record in third doubles for the Greyhounds. Lambert was named to the Landmark Spring Academic Honor Roll for the second consecutive time.
"Courtnie is a terrific competitor, she fights hard in all her matches," stated Smith. "This season she was the captain of our women's team. Even though she was involved in some very tough matches she was the model of sportsmanship for our young team. Congratulations to fine young woman."