Five Altoona student-athletes picked to AMCC Fall Sportsmanship Team

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Penn State Altoona softball’s infielder Gianna Hoppel, of Lewistown, was recognized for her work in the classroom on Tuesday, when she earned a spot on the College Sports Communicators’ NCAA Division III Academic All-District team.

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NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. — The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference announced its Fall All-Sportsmanship Team on Thursday, Dec. 7, including a student-athlete from each of Penn State Altoona’s five fall sports programs.

All teams that compete for an AMCC championship select one member from each of their rosters who displays good sportsmanship throughout the season to be included on the All-Sportsmanship team. These individuals are selected by a vote of their teammates.

The student-athlete selected by each team must consistently demonstrate a high level of ethical conduct, respect and fair play in both practice and competition, whether on the sidelines or as an active competitor. Such sportsmanship shall be evident toward teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and fans. The player also must serve as a positive representative of school spirit when a spectator at other teams' sporting events.

The five Penn State Altoona fall sport student-athletes voted to the AMCC All-Sportsmanship team by their teammates are:

  • Women’s volleyball: Makenna Port, of Bellefonte
  • Men’s golf: Jack DiTrani, of Hinsdale, Illinois
  • Women’s tennis: Caitlin Blessel, of St. Marys
  • Men’s soccer: Jonathan Hill, of Spring Grove
  • Women’s soccer: Hannah Brubaker, of San Diego, California
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