BANGOR, Maine — Kristie Hawkins, the director of compliance and head softball coach at Husson University, has accepted a new position outside of collegiate athletics and will be leaving the school on Dec. 12.
“I would like to thank the entire Husson community for their support during my time as head softball coach,” Hawkins said in a press release. “It has been a great pleasure to lead this program and to have been a part of such a great group of student-athletes.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Husson as well as the staff I have worked with. I’d like to personally thank Frank Pergolizzi for the opportunity and for his support of both myself and the softball program,” she added.
Hawkins, who came to Husson from the Colorado School of Mines in 2013, led Husson softball to its sixth straight North Atlantic Conference championship and NCAA Division III tournament appearance in 2014.
“We thank Kristie for her efforts in leading our softball program and wish her the very best,” Pergolizzi, Husson’s athletic director, said.
A search for Hawkins’ replacement will begin immediately.
Hamilton named All-American
Graduating senior Annabelle Hamilton of the University of Maine has been named to the 2014 Longstreth/NFHCA Division I All-American Team.
The North Vancouver, British Columbia, native was one of three America East players to receive the honor. Hamilton started every game for four years and finished with 107 career points.
Last season, she was an All-America honorable mention.
Hamilton also earned spots on the America East All-Rookie team and America East first team in her sophomore and junior seasons, respectively, and was also named an America East Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2012.
She capped her senior season with her third consecutive America East first-team selection. Hamilton recently was selected to play in the Victory Sports Tours/NFHCA Division I Senior All-star Game.
Colby’s Evans, Maguire All-Americans
Colby College sophomore goaltender Sarah Evans, who led NCAA Division III in save percentage (.860), was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American First Team on Monday.
Evans is Colby’s first-ever first-team All-American.
Teammate Erin Maguire, a senior midfielder, was named to the third team.
Evans, a NFHCA New England West and All-New England Small College Athletic Conference first-team honoree, also was first in the NESCAC in fewest goals allowed (15), ranked third in goals against average (1.12) and was fifth in total saves (92).
Maguire, who finished tied for second for Colby with six goals and eight assists, earned NFHCA New England West and All-NESCAC first-team recognition.
Rachel Kennedy of Bowdoin College in Brunswick (first team) and teammate Colleen Finnerty (third team) also were named All-Americans.
Women’s Basketball
SMCC 79, EMCC 48
At Bangor on Sunday, Alicia Hoyt scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Seawolves to victory over the Golden Eagles.
Amira Jones and Katy Cyr posted 10 points each for Southern Maine Community College of South Portland.
Jordan Maxwell paced Eastern Maine Community College of Bangor with 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
Men’s Basketball
SMCC 96, EMCC 46
At Bangor on Sunday, Jack Tolan’s 16-point performance helped propel the Seawolves to a lopsided victory over the Golden Eagles.
Atencio Martin registered 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots while Grayson Waterman tallied 15 points.
Keyshawn Hampton led the way for Eastern Maine Community College of Bangor with 16 points.