FRESNO, Calif. – Over the last week, the FPU Department of Athletics has hosted its' annual Flight Night awards show via Twitter for the second consecutive year. A total of 16 awards were given out and were showcased through social media posts. 

"Our department always enjoys getting to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes, no matter where they take place," Associates Athletics Director Jeremiah Wood said. "Flight Night serves as an opportunity for us to celebrate their achievements on the field, in the classroom and in most years, in the community. We're looking forward to the time when this event can return to a banquet-style celebration for our student-athletes that adds to their experience at FPU."
 

AWARD	SUNBIRD	SPORT
Female Newcomer of the Year	Kyla Richardson	Women's Track & Field
Male Newcomer of the Year	Patrick Kiprop	Men's Track & Field
Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year	Corinne Acosta	Volleyball
Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year	Eduardo Villar	Men's Soccer
Female Comeback Player of the Year	Rachel Berry	Women's Basketball
Male Comeback Player of the Year	Nic Boatman	Baseball
Female Best Individual Performance of the Year	Mackenzie Madron	Women's Soccer
Male Best Individual Performance of the Year	Brett Lombardi	Men's Track & Field
Female Senior of the Year	Bayli McClard	Women's Basketball
Male Senior of the Year	Aamondae Coleman	Men's Basketball
Female Scholar Athlete of the Year	Kristi Yorke	Women's Track & Field
Male Scholar Athlete of the Year	Fritz Voltmer	Men's Soccer
Female Team of the Year		Track & Field
Male Team of the Year		Basketball
Female Sunbird of the Year	Remy Gordillo	Swim & Dive
Male Sunbird of the Year	A.J. Kirby	Men's Basketball

 
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