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RRAC Sportsmanship Award 2021-22

2021-22 RRAC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS


First impressions are everything, and Louisiana Christian University's administrators and student-athletes made the most of their inaugural year in the RRAC. The reaction of conference members was to select LCU as the recipient of the 2021-22 RRAC Sportsmanship Award.

The RRAC Sportsmanship Award is given annually to the member institution that displayed the highest level of sportsmanship throughout their athletic program during the most recent academic year. This includes teamwork, fair play, respect for the game and conduct in competition. The school's sportsmanship must be apparent across multiple sports, on and off the field, and in interaction with other RRAC member schools. The award-winner is selected by RRAC athletic directors.

Making the move from NCAA Division III to NAIA and RRAC was a smooth transition in competition, and the manner in which teams conducted themselves was part of the status quo for LCU.

"It's an honor to be recognized as the sportsmanship award winners in the conference," says LCU Athletic Director Reni Mason. "It simply comes down to treating others the way you would like to be treated. Kudos to our athletic teams for following the mission of the University of preparing graduates and transforming lives."

Along with Mason, his administrative staff and student-athletes. coaches Mike Byrnes (baseball), David Castillo (men's soccer), Adam Greenfield (golf), Matt LeBato (women's basketball), Barry Roberts (softball), Brittany Salloum (volleyball), and Carla Tejas (women's soccer) and their staffs set the tone for the conduct of their programs. LCU teams were outstanding hosts for visitors while being respectful of their competition and officials. The school's student-athletes made themselves accountable to each other to maintain a high level of sportsmanship.
In addition, LCU showed respect for University of the Southwest after a tragedy involving the school's golf teams. The Wildcats' softball team conducted a prayer circle around the USW team following that event. Their baseball team held a moment of silence prior to its next home series, and LCU's golf team wore ribbons in honor of USW.