Kellenberg Memorial Athletes Win Awards at Spring Athletic Banquet

Nicole DiGregorio (Varsity Lacrosse, Most Improved Player)

Head coach of the Girl’s Varsity Lacrosse Team Anne Masiulis had this to say about Nicole DiGregorio. This year’s Most Improved Player award is going to a young woman who showed tremendous growth as the season progressed. Nicole DiGregorio knew that she would be relied on this season as the only returning starting defender from last year’s team. She would be a leader and the backbone of our defense this year. Right before the season began, Nicole’s father passed away very suddenly. Understandably so, Nicole had a tough start to the season. Nicole could have easily chosen to give up. She did just the opposite. She knew something was “off” and would consistently ask the coaches for advice. Something suddenly clicked and Nicole played her best game of the season when we needed her most against St. Anthony’s. From that point on she continued to improve her play and encourage her teammates. Senior captain Nicole DiGregorio is our 2015 Most Improved Player.

Nicole Giella (JV Softball, Bernie Ward Commitment Award0

Head coach Allyson Frisnia wrote this of Nicole. This young lady is the epitome of commitment to our team. She has stepped up in more ways then one to help support the team. She was able to not only play in the outfield but also help out in pitching when we needed her. She earned her spot as the starting centerfielder and took charge of the outfield. She was always asking for help and finding ways to support her teammates. She made sure that all 16 girls on our team felt like they were part of the family. She was a captain for the team and took her leadership role seriously. She was always the first one out of the locker room and on the field and never once complained on a conditioning day or missed a day of practice. She has a .333 batting average and 14 RBI’s and only 1 strike out the whole season. She always tried her best and was always willing to make herself better for the team. This year’s Bernie Ward Commitment Award goes to Nicole Giella.