Anderson, Dosen named Mohawk 2025-26 Athletes of the Year

HAMILTON, Ont. – The Mohawk Mountaineers held their 58^th annual athletic banquet Thursday evening at Carmen's Event Centre, celebrating the 2025–26 season.

After a record-breaking 2024–25 campaign, the Mountaineers continued their momentum this season, with six teams earning OCAA medals and five advancing to the CCAA Championships.

The year was highlighted by the men's cross-country team capturing its second OCAA title in three years.

Individually, Mohawk had five OCAA All-Stars, three All-Rookie selections and 13 OCAA Championship All-Stars. Two head coaches were also named OCAA Coach of the Year.

For the second consecutive year, six of Mohawk's seven league sport teams qualified for the OCAA playoffs.

The success of the season was reflected at Thursday's event, which honoured student-athletes for both athletic and academic achievement.

Outstanding Athletes of the Year

Maddie Anderson was named Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year following a season in which she earned OCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year honours, was named a First-Team All-Star and became the first Mohawk women's basketball player to be named a CCAA All-Canadian since 1990–91.

Men's basketball player Marko Dosen received the Wes Hicks Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year award. The fourth-year forward was an OCAA First-Team All-Star, a Championship All-Star and a CCAA all-Canadian.

Dr. Sam Mitminger Award

Anderson and men's basketball forward Milos Mladjan received the department's highest honour, the Dr. Sam Mitminger Award, presented annually to two graduating student-athletes.

Anderson, a five-year collegiate career, including three seasons with Mohawk, is a two-time OCAA All-Star and an OCAA Champion.

Mladjan, who has been with the Mountaineers since 2018–19, overcame injuries to return to the court. He was part of men's basketball teams that earned OCAA silver and bronze medals.

Freshman Athletes of the Year

Mark Di Ianni of men's soccer and Genevieve Fry of women's softball were named Freshman Athletes of the Year.

Laurie Cahill Coach of the Year

Men's basketball head coach Jamie Girolametto was named Laurie Cahill Coach of the Year after leading the team to a 13-5 record, an OCAA silver medal and a fourth-place finish at the CCAA National Championship.

Assistant coach Mac Akrong was named Bernetta Scime Assistant Coach of the Year.

2025-26 MOHAWK MOUNTAINEERS MAJOR AWARD WINNERS:
Dr. Sam Mitminger Award: Maddie Anderson (women's basketball) & Milos Mladjan (men's basketball)
Athletes of Distinction: Maddie Anderson (women's basketball)
Wes Hicks Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year: Marko Dosen (men's basketball)
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year: Maddie Anderson (women's basketball)
Male Freshman Athlete of the Year: Mark Di Ianni (men's soccer)
Female Freshman Athlete of the Year: Genevieve Fry (women's softball)
Laurie Cahill Head Coach of the Year: Jamie Girolametto (men's basketball)
Bernetta Scime Assistant Coach of the Year: Mac Akrong (men's basketball)
High Performance Team of the Year: Men's Basketball
Athletic Director's Award: Malak Dahawy (women's basketball), Marlie Droppert (women's soccer), Marco Ferrusi (men's soccer), Scott Jenkins (men's basketball), Emidio Refosco (men's soccer), Joanna Smith (women's basketball)
Growing Through Grit Award: Cale Calura (men's basketball), Micah Dijkema (men's soccer & volleyball), Helix Hunter (men's volleyball)
Mountaineers Culture Cultivator Award: Madison Babcock (women's curling & softball), Luc Sabatino (men's soccer), Sage Sulentic (cross country)
Michelle Harkness Department of Athletics Award: Marcus Aviles (men's soccer)
Dr. Keith McIntyre Leadership Award: Iverson Chong (men's basketball)
Barb Moore Spirit of Athletic Award: Phil Mattaliano
Mountaineers Media Award: Maggie Lutpon
Student Athletic Therapist of the Year: Brenna Winchester

2025-26 Scholarship Awards:
Kelly Dunham Memorial Scholarship Award: Rachel Guanzon and Tiffany Williams
Grace Siu Excellence Leadership Award: Marko Dosen
James Harrison Women's Basketball Scholarship: Maddie Anderson, Malak Dahawy, Kendra Oliver
Brian Jonker Scholarship: Jay Jay Ikerodah

2025-26 Team Awards:

Men's Basketball
Most Valuable Player – Marko Dosen
Coaches Award – Iverson Chong

Women's Basketball
Most Valuable Player – Kendra Oliver
Coaches Award – Malak Dahawy

Men's Cross Country
Most Valuable Player – Blaise Uglow
Coaches Award – Sage Sulentic

Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable Player – Zoe Crookham
Coaches Award – Abril Sena

Men's Curling
Most Valuable Player – Evan Gandin
Coaches Award – Ryerson Hargrave

Women's Curling
Most Valuable Player – Madison Babcock
Coaches Award – Jordyn Quait

Men's Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Marco Ferrusi
Coaches Award – Luc Sabatino

Women's Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Marlie Droppert
Coaches Award – Grace McLellan

Women's Softball
Most Valuable Player – Ashlee LaForme
Coaches Award – Emma Purnell

Men's Volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Brecken Morrison
Coaches Award – Keon Elkie

Women's Volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Sofia Spoljar
Coaches Award – Avery McConkey

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