Honor Recognizes Positive Contributions to Sport Within Conference

HADLEY, Mass. – The New England Small College Athletic Conference has announced the Winter All-Sportsmanship Team for each winter sport sponsored by the conference. The All-Sportsmanship Team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each sport and is selected by the players and coaches from their respective team for their positive contributions to sportsmanship.

The All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship not only as a participant in their sport but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and examples, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.

Sixteen members of the All-Sportsmanship squad received All-Conference recognition this winter with six men's squash players leading the way as co-recipients. A total of 17 individuals earned All-Sportsmanship honors for the second year in a row, while six others garnered recognition for the second time after being named All-Sportsmanship in 2009-10. Colby senior men's squash player Harry Smith (Locust Valley, N.Y.) achieved a rare feat as he was appointed to the All-Sportsmanship team for a fourth consecutive year. Smith also earned All-Conference honors for the fourth-straight season during the 2011-12 campaign, picking up First Team recognition for the second year in a row.

The Winter All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The NESCAC SAAC serves as the liaison between the student-athletes of NESCAC member institutions and conference administrators. The committee provides a voice to represent the concerns of all student-athletes and to discuss issues impacting student-athlete well-being. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates student-athletes achievements. 

Men's Basketball  |  Women's Basketball  |  Men's Ice Hockey  |  Women's Ice Hockey 
Men's Squash  |  Women's Squash  |  Men's Swimming & Diving  |  Women's Swimming & Diving