2012-13 MGoBlue.com Awards
The third annual MGoBlue.com Awards and Plays of the Year recognize the top athletes and moments of 2012-13 in Michigan Athletics. Beginning Monday, June 17, an award and five plays of the year will be announced on alternating days across a two-week period. Check out the nominees and return each day for video updates as the winners are announced.
Awards Schedule
• Nos. 25-21 
(June 18)
• Nos. 20-16 (June 20)
• Nos. 15-11 (June 24)
• Nos. 10-6 (June 26)
• Nos. 5-1 (June 28)
Freshman of the Year // Male Winner | Female Winner
Male Winner: Jacob Trouba, Ice Hockey
Trouba
Other Finalists
• Devin Funchess, Football
• Jacob Cronenworth, Baseball
• Glenn Robinson III, Basketball
• Dylan Bosch, Swimming
Female Winner: Sierra Romero, Softball
Romero
Other Finalists
• Tiffany Morales, Volleyball
• Cindy Ofili, Track
• Bryce Beckwith, Water Polo
• Ronit Yurovsky, Tennis
Breakthrough Athletes of the Year // Award Winners
Male Winner: Bruno Ortiz, Swimming
Ortiz
Other Finalists
• Barrett Franks, Tennis
• Cody Riffle, Track & Field
• Jake Ryan, Football
• Zach Zott, Baseball
Female Winner: Kate Thompson, Basketball
Thompson
Other Finalists
• Sara Driesenga, Softball
• Leslie Smith, Field Hockey
• Molly Toon, Volleyball
• Shelina Zadorsky, Soccer
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Postseason Performers of the Year // Award Winners
Male Winner: Sam Mikulak, Gymnastics
Mikulak
Other Finalists
• Connor Jaeger, Swimming
• Mitch McGary, Basketball
• Trey Burke, Basketball
• Bruno Ortiz, Swimming
Female Winner: Sara Driesenga, Softball
Driesenga
Other Finalists
• Lexi Erwin, Volleyball
• Clare Stachel, Soccer
• Katie Zurales, Gymnastics
• Amanda Eccleston, Track
Coaches of the Year // Award Winners
Male Winner: John Beilein, Basketball
Beilein
Other Finalists
• Erik Bakich, Baseball
• Mike Bottom, Swimming & Diving
• Chaka Daley, Soccer
• Kurt Golder, Gymnastics
Female Winner: Mark Rosen, Volleyball
Rosen
Other Finalists
• Kim Barnes Arico, Basketball
• Ronni Bernstein, Tennis
• Carol Hutchins, Softball
• Mike McGuire, Cross Country
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Teams of the Year // Award Winners
Male Winner: Men's Swimming & Diving
Other Finalists
• Men's Basketball
• Men's Gymnastics
Female Winner: Softball
Other Finalists
• Women's Cross Country
• Volleyball
