Ninth Annual HOGSPY Award Finalists Announced
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – From memorable plays and record-setting achievements to striving for championships and being the best example of a Razorback on and off the field, the ninth annual HOGSPY Awards will celebrate the best-of-the-best among Razorback student-athletes, as the finalists announcement kicks off Wooo Pig Weekend.
During the week of April 27, Arkansas Athletics will celebrate the best-of-the-best in athletics, leadership and more. HOGSPY award nominations are submitted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, coaches and staff. Winners will be determined by a vote of selected groups for each award, with finalists announced in the near future. Winners will be announced on Arkansas’ various social media platforms and on ArkansasRazorbacks.com.
This year’s finalists include:
Female Rookie of the Year – This award recognizes a standout rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and academic achievement. A rookie is defined as any freshman student-athlete in their first year of competition at the University of Arkansas.
- Makayla Daniels (Basketball)
- Daszay Freeman (Track & Field)
- Jillian Gillen (Volleyball)
- Kajal Mistry (Golf)
- Anna Podojil (Soccer)
Male Rookie of the Year – This award recognizes a standout rookie who demonstrated outstanding athletic performance and academic achievement. A rookie is defined as any freshman student-athlete in their first year of competition at the University of Arkansas.
- Treylon Burks (Football)
- Jeremy Farr (Track & Field)
- Robert Moore (Baseball)
- Myles Richter (Cross Country)
Standing Ovation – This award recognizes a walk-on student-athlete, who contributed to the athletic success of his/her team, exemplified academic excellence, and displayed character in and out of competition.
- Ty Clary (Football)
- Matt Goodheart (Baseball)
- Myles Richter (Men’s Cross Country)
Comeback Student-Athlete – A standout student-athlete who demonstrated outstanding resilience to overcome a significant injury, personal challenge, or hardship in order to make a profound contribution during athletic competition.
- Caleb Bolden (Baseball)
- Parker Goins (Soccer)
- Abby Gray (Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field)
- Mary Haff (Softball)
- Bailey Lovett (Gymnastics)
Heart of the Hog – A student-athlete who is considered the heart of the team constantly displaying a passion for Razorback Athletics. Their outstanding leadership positively influences their teammates in and out of competition.
- Tatum Rice (Women’s Tennis)
- Jimmy Whitt (Men’s Basketball)
- Hunter Woodhall (Men’s Track & Field)
- Jessica Yamzon (Gymnastics)
Top Play of the Year – This award recognizes an impressive and memorable moment during competition.
- Katie Izzo 5,000M at Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener (Women’s Track & Field)
- Kiara Williams vs. Texas A&M (Women’s Basketball)
- Mason Jones vs. Georgia Tech (Men’s Basketball)
- Robert Moore vs. Gonzaga (Baseball)
- Softball Doubleheader Walk-Offs vs. Kansas
Female Student-Athlete of the Year – This award recognizes a standout sophomore, junior, or senior student-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic achievement on the field of play. Must be a student-athlete who maintains a GPA of 2.5 of above.
- Sophia Carter (Gymnastics)
- Anna Hopkin (Swimming & Diving)
- Katie Izzo (Cross Country/Track & Field)
- Alexis Tolefree (Basketball)
- Haley VanFossen (Soccer)
Male Student-Athlete of the Year – This award recognizes a standout sophomore, junior, or senior student-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding athletic achievement on the field of play. Must be a student-athlete who maintains a GPA of 2.5 of above.
- Cameron Griffith (Track & Field)
- Mason Jones (Basketball)
- Heston Kjerstad (Baseball)
- Julian Perico (Golf)
- Alex Reco (Tennis)
Women’s Team of the Year – This award recognizes one male and female team who had had an impressive season, displayed academic excellence and overall team success.
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track & Field
Men’s Team of the Year – This award recognizes one male and female team who had had an impressive season, displayed academic excellence and overall team success.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Track & Field
Director of Athletics Champion and Razorback For Life – Presented to the senior class student-athlete who throughout their career as a Razorback student-athlete has most exemplified the characteristics of being a champion and Razorback for life. Defined as one who is exceptionally well-rounded; including being a dependable and supportive teammate and member of our department of athletics family, one who has consistently been engaged in the community, who demonstrates school spirit and one who has experienced success, as defined by their abilities, both academically and athletically.
- Stefani Doyle (Soccer)
- Tamara Kuykendall (Women’s Track & Field)
- T.J. Smith (Football)
- Jessica Yamzon (Gymnastics)
