NEW PALTZ, NY — SUNY New Paltz Director of Athletics, Stuart Robinson, has announced the hiring of Mr. Michael Trunkes as the new head men’s and women’s cross country coach. Trunkes takes over the program after serving as the assistant coach in the 2006 season. "We are excited about Mike…
Read moreMonth: May 2007
DeKams and Potter Earn All-Region
NEW PALTZ, NY — The New Paltz Baseball Team placed two members on the ABCA 2007 Division III All Region Baseball Team announced today by Regional Chairman and SUNY Brockport Baseball Coach Mark Rowland. Senior John DeKams (Kings Park, NY) and junior Zachary Potter (Pine Plains, NY) earned second team…
Read moreHawks Finish Sixth in Commissioner’s Cup
NEW PALTZ, NY — The SUNY New Paltz athletic program finished sixth out of 11 schools after the 2006-2007 season competition in the annual SUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup. The Hawks scored 79.75 points to average 6.13 points per sport in the conference sponsored sports. New Paltz improved from their ninth place…
Read moreLarson Named MVP
NEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Jennifer Larson was named the 2006-2007 MVP for women’s tennis. Larson claimed the SUNYAC title at fourth singles and teamed up with Katherine Ketigian to win number two doubles. The team claimed the 2006 SUNYAC Championship and become the first women’s program at SUNY New…
Read moreCoombs and Fleckenstein Named MVPs
NEW PALTZ, NY — Michelle Coombs was selected as the MVP for the women’s swim team, as she became the first female SUNY New Paltz national champion. She claimed the 100 freestyle with a time of 50.84, and touched second in the 100 backstroke (56.59) and third in the 50…
Read moreDunphy and Grazier Named MVPs
NEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Kelly Dunphy and first year Robert Grazier were named the 2006 MVPs for cross country. Dunphy finished first for the Hawks at the SUNYAC, ECAC and Regional meet. Grazier finished in the top three for the Hawks in SUNYACs, ECACs and Regionals….
Read moreHolden Named MVP
NEW PALTZ, NY — First year, Christopher Holden has been named the 2007 men’s volleyball MVP. Holden led the team to a 22-10 overall record and was selected as the NECVA Rookie of the Year and to the First Team All-NECVA. He finished the season hitting .345 percent with 157…
Read moreKelty Named MVP
NEW PALTZ, NY — Senior Kerri Kelty was selected as the 2006 MVP after leading her team to a 6-8-3 overall record and netting the game tying goal in the 2-1 overtime win against Cortland. She posted a team high seven goals, four assists and was named third team All-SUNYAC….
Read moreClouston Named MVP
NEW PALTZ, NY — Senior outside hitter Kim Clouston was selected as the 2006 Most Valuable Player after guiding her team to a 26-12 record. The Hawks claimed the East Division title for the first time in the history of the program with a 9-1 record and received a bye…
Read moreSohns Named MVP
NEW PALTZ, NY — Junior Amber Sohns was named the 2006-07 MVP after guiding her team to a record breaking year. The Hawks complied a 17-11 overall record and a 10-6 record in conference play, setting the school record for wins in both categories. The Hawks earned their highest postseason…
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