FOREST, Va. — The Old Dominion Athletic Conference announced the 2024-25 ODAC Sportsmanship Teams in each of the conference's sponsored winter and spring sports.
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The squads are composed of a student-athlete selected by the coaching staffs of each team competing under the conference banner with all sports and schools fully represented. There were 13 Yellow Jackets from Randolph-Macon recognized.
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"Sportsmanship and respect are fundamental to the ODAC's mission," ODAC Commissioner Brad Bankston said. "These student-athletes have been recognized for their commitment to fair play and respect for their opponents—qualities that deserve greater recognition. I thank these honorees for setting an outstanding example for all of us."
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The ODAC has a rich tradition in promoting fair play and good sportsmanship in each sport across the league. The character of the conference's student-athletes on and off the field is a representation of not only the individuals and teams, but also the institutions for which they play.
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RMC honorees included:
Amr Areikat, Junior, Men's Basketball
Sam Smith, Sophomore, Women's Basketball
Alex Richardson, Junior, Men's Swimming
Cayden Fix, Sophomore, Women's Swimming
Michael Shanahan, Senior, Baseball
Daniel Jones, Senior, Men's Golf
Alex DeRee, Freshman, Women's Golf
Riley Rayne, Senior, Men's Lacrosse
Amanda Maxwell, Senior, Women's Lacrosse
Ellie Herndon, Junior, Softball
Winston Chapman, Sophomore, Men's Tennis
Layla Gaines, Sophomore, Women's Tennis
Caleb Crowther, Freshman, Men's Volleyball
Click here to view full ODAC sportsmanship teams
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