UMBC Gritty Awards: Standout Student-Athletes Honored

UMBC Athletics honored their top student-athletes at the Gritty Awards, recognizing those who excel both on the field and in the classroom. Derek Paris and Hannah Howard took home Retrievers of the Year awards, while Aidan Denham, Brendan Hanlon, and Ellie Taragano were named Matt Skalsky Award winners for their academic achievements. Dr. Amy Gooding and Eddie Carrera received Impact Awards for their contributions to mental health and team morale. Outstanding athletes like Iosif Papa and Ashley Gutshall were also recognized, along with rookies Enazajah Young and DJ Armstrong Junior. The womens swimming and diving team led the way with a 3.720 GPA, followed by mens cross country with a 3.438 GPA. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acf10f277d032a5b