HADLEY, Mass. – A total of 76 student-athletes have been named to the 2025 NESCAC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team. The team is comprised of one student-athlete from each institution for each fall sport the conference sponsors.
The NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, their 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 example, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse.
Five student-athletes on the All-Sportsmanship team also earned All-NESCAC honors this fall:
- Nikhil DeNatale, Williams men’s cross country
- Ali Landa, Wesleyan volleyball
- Cullen McCaleb, Tufts men’s cross country
- Owen Thornton, Middlebury football
- Rae Wartelle, Conn. College volleyball
The following student-athletes earned a spot on the All-Sportsmanship Team multiple times in their careers:
- Nicholas DeMarco, Conn. College men’s cross country
- Charlie Kessler, Middlebury men’s cross country
- Nihkil DeNatale, Williams men’s cross country
- Henry Perkins, Tufts men’s soccer
The All-Sportsmanship Team was created by the NESCAC Student Advisory Committee on Athletics (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 welfare. The NESCAC SAAC represents all students who participate in intercollegiate athletics and promotes and celebrates their achievements.
