Michael Allen, Jonathan Estrada, Brooke Hensley, Lanae Krieder, Brittany McDonaldson and Andre Swartzentruber were named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in their respective sports. This is the fourth year the league has recognized student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship.

Six Royals Named To ODAC Spring Sportsmanship Teams

by James De Boer

Six 草莓社区 student-athletes have been honored by the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), earning spots on the ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams.聽 A total of 103 players from around the conference were named to the teams.

The six honorees are: senior (Fork Union, VA/Louisa County) from men鈥檚 track & field,

From left: Michael Allen, Jonathan Estrada, Brooke Hensley, Lanae Krieder, Brittany McDonaldson and Andre Swartzentruber.

junior (Miami, FL/Doral Academy) from baseball, junior (Elkton, VA/Spotswood) from softball, sophomore (Harrisonburg, VA/Broadway) from women鈥檚 track & field, freshman (Harrisonburg, VA/Harrisonburg) from women鈥檚 golf, and senior from (Keezletown, VA/Spotswood) men鈥檚 golf.

The 2013 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams are awarded to each of 11 spring sports sponsored by the conference.聽 This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship.

“The conference prides itself on positive sportsmanship and encouraging student-athletes to lead by example,” said Brad Bankston, commissioner of the ODAC. “Each one of the honorees has been selected by the coaches in recognition of their conduct in the arena.”

The ODAC has a rich tradition in promoting fair play and good sportsmanship in each sport across the league.聽 The character of the conference鈥檚 student-athletes on and off the field is a representation of not only the individuals and teams, but also the institutions they play for.

鈥淎ll of us at StellarOne Bank are excited to be an official corporate sponsor, touching the lives of so many in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference,” said Angela Ross, chief branding officer for StellarOne.