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BC Athletics Holds Annual Golden Eagles Awards Show
April 24, 2024 | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, Boston College Athletics, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Sailing, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, Skiing, Women's Track & Field, Swimming, Fencing, Women's Cross Country
The top performances and moments from the 2023-24 academic year celebrated on Wednesday night
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — The annual Golden Eagles Awards Show was held on Wednesday, April 24 in Conte Forum, celebrating and recognizing the best of the best in the community, the classroom, and in competition in Boston College Athletics during the 2023-24 academic year.
The night was highlighted by the presentation of the Eagle of the Year Awards - Quinten Post from men's basketball and Sydney Scales from women's lacrosse. Â Presented annually to the most outstanding male and female student-athletes, the Eagle of the Year Awards are selected using the following criteria:
•   Documented achievement in their respective sport
•   National or conference accomplishments and recognition
•   Leadership ability
•   Involvement in helping others on their team or the program at large
•   Involvement in community service
•   Anticipated academic achievement
•   Citizenship
Post finished his three-year career at Boston College as one of the top players in the ACC and in the nation. Â He earned 2023-24 ACC All-Conference Second Team honors, while also earning a spot on the conference's All-Defensive and All-Tournament teams.
Post led Boston College in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots, while ranking second in assists. He registered new career-highs in scoring (17.0 points per game), rebounding (8.1), assists (2.9), and blocked shots (1.7) and was the only major conference player in the country to average that per-game stat line in 2023-24.Â
The 7-footer was one of only two players in the ACC to rank among the top 10 in the league in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, and field goal percentage in the regular season. He became one of only five Boston College players over the last three decades to average at least 17 points and eight rebounds per game. Â Additionally, Post was one of only three players in the last 30 years to record 50 3-pointers made, 100 assists, 50 blocked shots, and 30 steals in a single season.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Post scored 20 or more points on 13 occasions, 25 or more in four games, and 30 or more points three times. Â He set new single-game highs in points (31), rebounds (19), assists (9), blocked shots (6), and steals (6) - since 1996-97, no player has equalled those career-highs in a single-season.
Post was invited to play in the 2024 NABC/Reeses Division I All-Star Game and was named MVP of the East team after compiling 10 points and 11 rebounds during the showcase of some of the top seniors in the nation. Â He earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from Boston College's Morrissey School of Arts and Science in 2023.
Scales is one of the top defensive players in Boston College Women's Lacrosse history. Â A 2024 team captain and the anchor for the Eagles' lacrosse defense, Scales ranks among the ACC and national leaders in caused turnovers and is second on the team with ground balls this season.Â
In 2024, Scales is a major reason why Boston College ranks as one of the top defensive corps in the country, ranking third in goals allowed per game. Â One her best games as an Eagle came in the 2024 regular season finale, as Scales caused four turnovers and registered five ground balls in an 11-10 overtime win against No. 2 Syracuse on April 18. A consensus preseason All-American selection, Scales was also a national finalist for the 2024 Tewaaraton Award.Â
Scales had her best season in 2022, helping the Eagles to a 19-4 mark, the program's first ACC championship and a sixth straight appearance in the national championship game. She was named a consensus First Team All-American and an All-ACC First Team selection, while being recognized as the ACC Defender of the Year award after being the only player in the league with at least 40 ground balls and 35 caused turnovers.Â
Since her freshman season in 2021, the Eagles have posted a winning percentage of better than 83%, with one NCAA Championship, four trips to the national title game, an ACC regular season title, and an ACC Championship. Scales has started all but three of her 80-plus games and ranks as one of the all-time program leaders in caused turnovers and ground balls. Â
A four-time Boston College Dean's List honoree, Scales is a three-time member of the ACC Honor Roll and a two-time ACC All-Academic team selection, Scales will earn her degree in management this May from Boston College's Carroll School of Management.
2024 Golden Eagles Awards
ACC Top Six for Service
Each year, the ACC honors six student-athletes at each of its member institutions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to community service and outreach programs
Winners: Eamon Powell, Men's Ice Hockey; Tim Hays, Men's Football; Keri Clougherty, Women's Hockey; Yaz Hallinan, Women's Rowing; Zoe Hines, Women's Softball; Kelly Scott, Women's Swimming and DivingÂ
Richard "Moe" Maloney Award
Presented to the top student-athlete or team who have utilized their abilities in unselfish service to others, creating a community of caring action.
Winners: Elizabeth Redmond, Women's Sailing; Nick Thomas, Football
Devlin Saint Ignatius Cup
Presented to the Varsity team the accumulates the highest number of community outreach and service hours.
Winner: Men's Hockey
Scholar-Athlete Achievement Award
Presented to the top male and female student-athlete from each class based on a combination of grade-point average, outreach, and athletic achievement.
Freshman class: Elijah Onik, Men's Fencing; Halle Schroder, Volleyball
Sophomore class: Jack Pogorelc, Men's Golf / Teya Sidberry, Women's Basketball
Junior class: Bugg Jones, Men's Football / Makenna Segal, Softball
Senior class: Shreekar Eedara, Men's Tennis / Anna Murphy, Volleyball
Graduate students: Zachary Westen, Men's Fencing / Simone Hefting, Women's Field Hockey
Outstanding Faculty Award
Honors a faculty member who is distinguished by a demonstrated commitment to teaching and to fostering intellectual and personal growth of Boston College students.
Winner: Christine Caswell - Communication Department
Academic Advisors Award for Achievement
Presented to the male and female senior student athlete who best exemplify the spirit of hard work resulting in academic success and improved academic progress throughout their time at BC
Winners: Brennan Klein, Men's Soccer; Caroline Goffredo, Women's Ice Hockey
Academic Advisors for Excellence
Presented annually to the male and female with the highest grade-point average of all student-athletes
Winners: Matthew Smallhouse, Men's Alpine Ski; Sophia Schwartz, Women's Track and Field
ACC Scholar-Athlete Award
In 2007, the ACC established the Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards to recognize academic achievement and athletic accomplishment. Â Boston College's nominees for the award were recognized tonight
Winners: Barry Walsh, Men's Baseball; Margo Carlin, Field Hockey
Carry the Torch Award
Presented to a member of the BC Athletics community whose efforts and contributions have stood out among all others and have lifted the collective success of the community to a new level of excellence
Winner: Maddy Manahan, Women's Lacrosse
Ignite Award
Presented to the person(s) outside Boston College who has contributed most to the BC athletic community with great impact
Winner: Chef Pam Cannon, Allston/Brighton Food Pantry
Outstanding Staff or Administrator Award
Honors an Athletics staff or administrator who is distinguished by a demonstrated commitment to promoting holistic development of Boston College student-athletes
Winner: Patrice Bouzan, Student-Athlete Academic ServicesÂ
SAAC Award
Presented to the student athlete who has committed themselves to enhancing the mission of SAAC of being the student athletes' voice and vehicle for helping to improve student athlete welfare and experience at Boston College, in the ACC and at the National level. This student athlete has gone above and beyond to create and contribute to the success of SAAC initiatives student athlete representation and creating a positive student athlete community.
Winner: Sophia Edwards, Women's Tennis
Unsung Hero Award
Presented to the person who goes above and beyond to enhance Boston College Athletics and those around them
Winner: Annabelle Hasselbeck, Women's LacrosseÂ
Rising Leader Award
Presented to the male and female underclassmen (freshman, sophomore, or junior) student-athlete that is selected as the outstanding leader, athlete, student, and citizen
Winners: Augustine Boadi, Men's Soccer; Sara Schumann, Women's SailingÂ
Rookie of the Year Award
Presented to the most athletically outstanding freshmen male and female student-athletes
Winners: Will Smith, Men's Hockey; Sammy Taber, Women's Ice Hockey
Most Valuable Player Award
Presented to a male and female student-athlete, regardless of class year, who has demonstrated high-level performance, contributing to his or her team's success
Winners: Cutter Gauthier, Men's Ice Hockey; Sydney Segalla, Women's Track and Field, Women's SoccerÂ
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The night was highlighted by the presentation of the Eagle of the Year Awards - Quinten Post from men's basketball and Sydney Scales from women's lacrosse. Â Presented annually to the most outstanding male and female student-athletes, the Eagle of the Year Awards are selected using the following criteria:
•   Documented achievement in their respective sport
•   National or conference accomplishments and recognition
•   Leadership ability
•   Involvement in helping others on their team or the program at large
•   Involvement in community service
•   Anticipated academic achievement
•   Citizenship
Post finished his three-year career at Boston College as one of the top players in the ACC and in the nation. Â He earned 2023-24 ACC All-Conference Second Team honors, while also earning a spot on the conference's All-Defensive and All-Tournament teams.
Post led Boston College in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots, while ranking second in assists. He registered new career-highs in scoring (17.0 points per game), rebounding (8.1), assists (2.9), and blocked shots (1.7) and was the only major conference player in the country to average that per-game stat line in 2023-24.Â
The 7-footer was one of only two players in the ACC to rank among the top 10 in the league in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, and field goal percentage in the regular season. He became one of only five Boston College players over the last three decades to average at least 17 points and eight rebounds per game. Â Additionally, Post was one of only three players in the last 30 years to record 50 3-pointers made, 100 assists, 50 blocked shots, and 30 steals in a single season.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Post scored 20 or more points on 13 occasions, 25 or more in four games, and 30 or more points three times. Â He set new single-game highs in points (31), rebounds (19), assists (9), blocked shots (6), and steals (6) - since 1996-97, no player has equalled those career-highs in a single-season.
Post was invited to play in the 2024 NABC/Reeses Division I All-Star Game and was named MVP of the East team after compiling 10 points and 11 rebounds during the showcase of some of the top seniors in the nation. Â He earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from Boston College's Morrissey School of Arts and Science in 2023.
Scales is one of the top defensive players in Boston College Women's Lacrosse history. Â A 2024 team captain and the anchor for the Eagles' lacrosse defense, Scales ranks among the ACC and national leaders in caused turnovers and is second on the team with ground balls this season.Â
In 2024, Scales is a major reason why Boston College ranks as one of the top defensive corps in the country, ranking third in goals allowed per game. Â One her best games as an Eagle came in the 2024 regular season finale, as Scales caused four turnovers and registered five ground balls in an 11-10 overtime win against No. 2 Syracuse on April 18. A consensus preseason All-American selection, Scales was also a national finalist for the 2024 Tewaaraton Award.Â
Scales had her best season in 2022, helping the Eagles to a 19-4 mark, the program's first ACC championship and a sixth straight appearance in the national championship game. She was named a consensus First Team All-American and an All-ACC First Team selection, while being recognized as the ACC Defender of the Year award after being the only player in the league with at least 40 ground balls and 35 caused turnovers.Â
Since her freshman season in 2021, the Eagles have posted a winning percentage of better than 83%, with one NCAA Championship, four trips to the national title game, an ACC regular season title, and an ACC Championship. Scales has started all but three of her 80-plus games and ranks as one of the all-time program leaders in caused turnovers and ground balls. Â
A four-time Boston College Dean's List honoree, Scales is a three-time member of the ACC Honor Roll and a two-time ACC All-Academic team selection, Scales will earn her degree in management this May from Boston College's Carroll School of Management.
2024 Golden Eagles Awards
ACC Top Six for Service
Each year, the ACC honors six student-athletes at each of its member institutions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to community service and outreach programs
Winners: Eamon Powell, Men's Ice Hockey; Tim Hays, Men's Football; Keri Clougherty, Women's Hockey; Yaz Hallinan, Women's Rowing; Zoe Hines, Women's Softball; Kelly Scott, Women's Swimming and DivingÂ
Richard "Moe" Maloney Award
Presented to the top student-athlete or team who have utilized their abilities in unselfish service to others, creating a community of caring action.
Winners: Elizabeth Redmond, Women's Sailing; Nick Thomas, Football
Devlin Saint Ignatius Cup
Presented to the Varsity team the accumulates the highest number of community outreach and service hours.
Winner: Men's Hockey
Scholar-Athlete Achievement Award
Presented to the top male and female student-athlete from each class based on a combination of grade-point average, outreach, and athletic achievement.
Freshman class: Elijah Onik, Men's Fencing; Halle Schroder, Volleyball
Sophomore class: Jack Pogorelc, Men's Golf / Teya Sidberry, Women's Basketball
Junior class: Bugg Jones, Men's Football / Makenna Segal, Softball
Senior class: Shreekar Eedara, Men's Tennis / Anna Murphy, Volleyball
Graduate students: Zachary Westen, Men's Fencing / Simone Hefting, Women's Field Hockey
Outstanding Faculty Award
Honors a faculty member who is distinguished by a demonstrated commitment to teaching and to fostering intellectual and personal growth of Boston College students.
Winner: Christine Caswell - Communication Department
Academic Advisors Award for Achievement
Presented to the male and female senior student athlete who best exemplify the spirit of hard work resulting in academic success and improved academic progress throughout their time at BC
Winners: Brennan Klein, Men's Soccer; Caroline Goffredo, Women's Ice Hockey
Academic Advisors for Excellence
Presented annually to the male and female with the highest grade-point average of all student-athletes
Winners: Matthew Smallhouse, Men's Alpine Ski; Sophia Schwartz, Women's Track and Field
ACC Scholar-Athlete Award
In 2007, the ACC established the Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards to recognize academic achievement and athletic accomplishment. Â Boston College's nominees for the award were recognized tonight
Winners: Barry Walsh, Men's Baseball; Margo Carlin, Field Hockey
Carry the Torch Award
Presented to a member of the BC Athletics community whose efforts and contributions have stood out among all others and have lifted the collective success of the community to a new level of excellence
Winner: Maddy Manahan, Women's Lacrosse
Ignite Award
Presented to the person(s) outside Boston College who has contributed most to the BC athletic community with great impact
Winner: Chef Pam Cannon, Allston/Brighton Food Pantry
Outstanding Staff or Administrator Award
Honors an Athletics staff or administrator who is distinguished by a demonstrated commitment to promoting holistic development of Boston College student-athletes
Winner: Patrice Bouzan, Student-Athlete Academic ServicesÂ
SAAC Award
Presented to the student athlete who has committed themselves to enhancing the mission of SAAC of being the student athletes' voice and vehicle for helping to improve student athlete welfare and experience at Boston College, in the ACC and at the National level. This student athlete has gone above and beyond to create and contribute to the success of SAAC initiatives student athlete representation and creating a positive student athlete community.
Winner: Sophia Edwards, Women's Tennis
Unsung Hero Award
Presented to the person who goes above and beyond to enhance Boston College Athletics and those around them
Winner: Annabelle Hasselbeck, Women's LacrosseÂ
Rising Leader Award
Presented to the male and female underclassmen (freshman, sophomore, or junior) student-athlete that is selected as the outstanding leader, athlete, student, and citizen
Winners: Augustine Boadi, Men's Soccer; Sara Schumann, Women's SailingÂ
Rookie of the Year Award
Presented to the most athletically outstanding freshmen male and female student-athletes
Winners: Will Smith, Men's Hockey; Sammy Taber, Women's Ice Hockey
Most Valuable Player Award
Presented to a male and female student-athlete, regardless of class year, who has demonstrated high-level performance, contributing to his or her team's success
Winners: Cutter Gauthier, Men's Ice Hockey; Sydney Segalla, Women's Track and Field, Women's SoccerÂ
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Foil
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Sprints
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