PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – To kick off the 2020 Division III Week celebration, the Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation recognized 18 student-athletes for their outstanding performance in the classroom and in competition as a part of the Institute for Sport and Social Justice's National Student-Athlete Day.

Plattsburgh State's head coaches selected a member from each of their respective teams, honoring student-athletes who have achieved well academically and in competition. These student-athletes would normally be recognized at a reception that included invited faculty.

The honored student-athletes include:

Jack Bermingham, Baseball
Matt Bernhard, Men's Basketball
Megan Blake, Women's Tennis
Rebecca Block, Women's Cross Country/Track and Field
Daniel Bonafede, Men's Lacrosse
Allie Boudreau, Women's Soccer
Joseph Chianese, Men's Cross Country/Track and Field
Hannah Cunningham, Women's Track and Field
Jordan Fein, Men's Soccer
Andrew Horan, Men's Cross Country/Track and Field
Annie Katonka, Women's Ice Hockey
Liam Lawson, Men's Ice Hockey
Aislyn McDonough, Women's Cross Country/Track and Field
Frannie Merkel, Softball
Brexton Montville, Men's Track and Field
Frankie Porcaro, Women's Lacrosse
Rachel Mennonna, Women's Volleyball
Hanna Whitney, Women's Basketball