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The Marian College M-Club hosted the first of two banquest honoring spring sports on Friday night at Allison Mansion. The M-Club, the fundraising arm of Marian College athletics, honored the Knight baseball and softball programs for their successes both in the classroom and on the field of play.

Director of Athletics Joe Haklin emceed the event with Marian College M-Club Board member Tom Egold '65 delivering an address to the student-athletes.

Head baseball coach Kurt Guldner and head softball coach Scott Fleming spoke of their respective seasons and honored their players with an M-Club Certificate of Participation.

In addition, four athletes from each program were honored with awards presented by the M-Club. The final awards of the evening were the prestigious four-year player awards honoring those who have stayed the course all four years at Marian College.

Below is a rundown of the evening's proceedings as well as a small photo gallery of the event.

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Baseball
Most Valuable Player	Kevin Shepherd
Most Improved Player	Mike Keltz
Ted Ahaus Most Valuable Pitcher	Richard Parrish
William T. Kelsey Hustle Award	Bryan Davidson
Softball
Most Valuable Player	Jessica Slayton
Most Improved Player	Chelsea Gladden
Clutch Award	Amanda Teagardin
Lady Knight Award	Sarah Thompson
Four-year Award winners
Josh Gerald	Baseball
Stephanie Westberry	Softball
Megan Jackson	Softball
Brittney Cotter	Softball
Sarah Thompson	Softball

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Baseball MVP Senior Kevin Shepherd	Softball MVP Freshman Jessica Slayton
Four-year Award Winners Senior Brittany Cotter Senior Sarah Thompson Senior Josh Gerald Senior Stephanie Westberry Senior Megan Jackson