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Sharon
Rines Tracy '94 - A two-time NAIA Second Team All-American,
Tracy finished her brilliant career with 1,338 points and the honor
of being one of the premier post players in Saint Joseph’s
College women’s basketball history. Tracy was often described
as the team’s “go-to” player during her final
two seasons as a Monk, scoring an astounding 1,128 points. During
that time, she averaged 20.1 points, 8.2 rebounds and set single-season
records for points scored (588), free throws made (186) and free
throws attempted (228). For her stellar seasons, she was named NAIA
Second Team All-American, District 5 Player of the Year, State of
Maine Player of the Year, All-New England, All-Conference and First
Team All-State. At the time of her induction, Tracy is the record-holder
for free throws made (427) and attempted (522) in a career, and
she set a NCAA Division III record when she hit 22 consecutive foul
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Doug
Mayo '96 was
one of the most intimidating players ever to swing the bat for the
Royal Blue. Mayo’s heavy hitting and defensive versatility around
the diamond led the Monks to three straight New England Championship
appearances. In 1995, during his junior season, he helped lead Saint
Joseph’s College to the championship game of the District 5
NAIA New England Tournament, batting .417 with 18 doubles and 55 RBI.
Mayo’s batting average (.417) and doubles (18) set single-season
records, and for his efforts, he was selected to the Maine Athletic
Conference team and the NAIA All-New England Team. In 1996, Mayo led
the Saint Joseph’s baseball team to the Maine Athletic Conference
and NAIA New England Championships while posting team highs in batting
average (.362), hits (46), RBI (31), doubles (12), and walks (26).
At the time of his induction, he ranks among the program’s all-time
career leaders with a .359 batting average, 7 triples and 34 doubles.
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John
Wassenbergh '96 - As a two-time NAIA II All-American,
“Wass” established himself as one of the finest players
in New England collegiate basketball history. He finished his storied
career with 2,095 points, and at the time, was good for 2nd and 11th
on Saint Joseph’s College’s and the State of Maine’s
all-time scoring lists, respectively. He broke seven Royal Blue records
and is in the top 10 among the 14 categories in the SJC basketball
records book. As a senior, Wassenbergh put together one of the finest
seasons ever, averaging 23.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 62 percent shooting
from the floor. He led the Monks in scoring, rebounding, field goal
percentage and steals, and also set school single-season records for
points (665), free throws made (167) and attempted (236). He led Saint
Joseph’s College to the Maine Athletic Conference regular and
post-season title and to a number six seed at the NAIA II National
Tournament. Wassenbergh was named NAIA II National Player of the Week,
Maine Athletic Conference Player of the Year, State of Maine Player
of the Year, and NAIA II Second Team All-American. |
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Kellee
Murphy Kirkelis '96 ranks among the softball program’s
career leaders in virtually every pitching category. Known as “Murph”
to her teammates, she pitched 431.0 innings during her three-year
career and, at the time of her induction, ranks first in wins with
56. Kirkelis struck out a school-best 436 of the batters she faced.
During her junior season, her 24 wins and 191 innings pitched set
single-season records for the Royal Blue. In 1996, Kirkelis led Saint
Joseph’s softball program to a school record 38 wins and recorded
the first ever NAIA National Tournament win over Southern Wesleyan.
She posted a 1.28 earned run average and struck out 158 batters along
the way. Over her storied three-year career, Kirkelis was named the
Maine Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1995, 1996 and 1997,
and was chosen NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and All-New England
in 1996. During her first year, Kirkelis was selected Maine Athletic
Conference and State of Maine Rookie of the Year, as well as All-State. |
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Karen
Heslin Nolan '98 finished her career at Saint Joseph’s
as one of the most decorated volleyball players to ever wear the Royal
Blue. She was a dominating force at the net with the ability to hit
with both power and finesse. In 1995, Nolan led Saint Joseph’s
College to its most successful winning season (27-10), as she recorded
231 kills and 73 blocks, 67 aces and 167 digs. For her efforts, Nolan
was selected to the MAIAW All-State Team and First-Team Maine Athletic
Conference. Nolan would go on to be named to each of these teams all
four years of her career. In 1996 and 1997, Nolan’s dominant
play and individual achievements guided the team to two consecutive
Maine Athletic Conference Championships, advancing to back-to-back
NAIA Regionals. At the time of her induction, Nolan remains the only
Saint Joseph’s College volleyball player selected Honorable
Mention All-American. |
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David
Quintal '00 was one of the finest hitters to ever
don the Royal Blue uniform. Quintal rewrote the offensive record books
during his four-year playing career at Saint Joseph’s College
and was a major force elevating the Monks baseball program to one
of the most respected in New England. In 1999, as a junior, Quintal
garnered Honorable Mention All-American honors and Maine Athletic
Conference selection while batting .431 with 72 hits, 17 doubles,
51 runs, and 37 RBI. Quintal’s .431 batting average and 72 hits
set the Saint Joseph’s College baseball single-season record.
He remains one of the program’s all-time leading hitters. His
career totals include a .387 batting average, 189 hits, 127 runs,
35 doubles, 488 at-bats, 149 games played and 108 RBI. Quintal’s
accomplishments help lead the Saint Joseph’s baseball program
to three Maine Athletic Conference Championships. |
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