Jackson, MS - The Southern Athletic Association released the 2015 Fall Sports All-Sportsmanship Teams earlier today.
The Millsaps Athletic Department is excited to announce that six Majors from six sports have made the All-Sportsmanship Teams.
Michael Sullivan,
Emma Hurstell,
Javis Aultman,
Nico Roth,
Katie Sands and Mary Allison Wilson were named to the All-Sportsmanship Teams after a successful fall season both on and off the field of play.
For Cross Country,
Michael Sullivan and
Emma Hurstell were selected. Sullivan, a sophomore from St. Francisville, Louisiana and Hurstell, a freshman from Mandevile, Louisiana, helped lead the Majors to the NCAA Championships held in Winchester, Virginia. Sullivan and Hurstell's leadership helped the Majors complete a successful cross country season while also giving a great deal of positive momentum heading into the Track & Field season later next semester.
Seniors
Nico Roth and
Katie Sands were selected for soccer. Sands, a senior from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, helped the Majors earn their first conference win in three seasons by starting and playing in all 18 games this season. Roth, a senior from Alzenau, Germany, led the Majors to their finest season in school history. Roth's contributions helped lead Millsaps to the NCAA Tournament while earning SAA Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Senior defensive back
Javis Aultman was selected for football. Aultman, a native of Harvey, Louisiana, attended Archbishop Shaw High School.
Javis Aultman finished top four in tackles for Millsaps while stating a sack and fumble recovery on the year. Aultman's leadership and excellent defensive play helped the Majors finish the season with two straight wins including a 42-12 Senior Day victory against Sewanee.
Senior defensive specialist/setter Mary Allison Wilson was selected for the SAA Volleyball All-Sportsmanship Team. A native of Covington, Louisiana, Mary Allison attended Northlake Christian High School. She led the Majors in assists this season with 543 total while averaging 5.48 assists per set. Her leadership both on and off the court helped the Majors finish top four in the conference by making it to the SAA Tournament semi finals.
The Millsaps Athletic Department is proud to announce the recent All-Sportsmanship selections as each player helped lead the Majors in a positive way both on and off the field of play. With many of the selections being underclassmen along with the seniors laying the foundation for future success, Millsaps Athletics has a bright future for many seasons to come.
