XCP athletic director and co-head coach Sr. Lynn Winsor and
associate athletic director Tui Selvaratnam were named Co-Head Coaches of the Year
after earning the designation a year ago. Xavier won its seventh straight Division
I team title and 35th overall this fall.
And two-time state medalist Ashley Menne was named as a
finalist for Player of the Year along with seven others. Menne, a sophomore, was
Player of the Year as a freshman last season.
Other candidates are Jenny Bae of Chandler Hamilton, Izzy
Cantwell of Cave Creek Cactus Shadows, Hannah May of Phoenix Arcadia, Michelle
Nguyen of Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor, Alexandra Quihuis of Tucson Salpointe
Catholic, Toni St. John of Hamilton and Kelly Su of Scottsdale Chaparral.
Award winners will be honored by azcentral at a program in
June 2018. Male and female athletes from all sports will take part in the
event.
In addition, freshman Lauren Garcia was named an Honorable
Mention selection. She finished seventh in the state tournament that was held
in Tucson this fall.
“I am so proud of our entire team and it’s always wonderful
when our golf team members receive recognition,’’ Winsor said. “All five of our
Xavier entrants at state played well and the competition was excellent.
“To mb named by azcentral as a possible Player of the Year (Menne) and an Honorable Mention (Garcia) is truly an honor and the coaches and team are very proud of them.’’
Said Selvaratnam: “Coaching the 2017 team alongside Sister Lynn was a wonderful experience. Having 14 girls on the team and watching how each and every one supported and encouraged each other was great to see.’’
“To mb named by azcentral as a possible Player of the Year (Menne) and an Honorable Mention (Garcia) is truly an honor and the coaches and team are very proud of them.’’
Said Selvaratnam: “Coaching the 2017 team alongside Sister Lynn was a wonderful experience. Having 14 girls on the team and watching how each and every one supported and encouraged each other was great to see.’’
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