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FMCC Athletics Celebrates Standout Year at Annual Awards Ceremony

Augusto Silva and Kieonna Christmas were named Athletes of the Year.
Augusto Silva and Kieonna Christmas were named Athletes of the Year.

Fulton-Montgomery Community College Athletics wrapped up the 2025–26 year by recognizing the student-athletes who defined the season—on the court, on the field, and in the classroom.

Across every program, FMCC saw growth, leadership, and high-level performance, with this year's award winners reflecting the depth of talent throughout Raider Athletics.

The athletic year had many highlights including, Men's Soccer being ranked 6th in the nation and defeating Herkimer 1-0 for the first time in several decades. Volleyball made it back to the Region 3 championship. Women's Basketball had a stellar year, winning the conference, region and finishing 4th at the NJCAA DIII National Tournament.

The night also highlighted the top performers across all programs. Kieonna Christmas and Augusto Silva were named athletes of the year. Marisa Dygon and Augusto Silva earned academic athletes of the year. Silva is the first student-athlete in program history to earn both awards.

Men's basketball honored Andre Jackson with the Coaches Award, while Jeravonte Russel earned Most Improved after taking a major step forward this season. Craig Guest, Jr. led the way on the court and was named team MVP.

On the women's side, Mattingly Hindes was recognized as Most Improved, Mianna Jackson received the Coaches Award, and Kieonna Christmas capped off a dominant season by earning MVP honors.

The volleyball program saw Marisa Dygon take home Most Improved, with Samara Hunt earning the Coaches Award. Annika Fedullo's consistent impact and leadership secured her the team's MVP recognition.

Men's soccer showcased one of the most balanced groups of award winners. Jona Gramer was named Offensive Player of the Year, Andrey Rincon earned Defensive Player of the Year, and Augusto Silva was selected as MVP following an outstanding all-around season.

On the baseball diamond, Po Ting Lin was named Most Outstanding Player, Cheng En Cai earned MVP honors, and Preston Simons was recognized with the Coaches Award.

At the national level, FMCC continued to make its mark, with Kieonna Christmas, Annika Fedullo, and Augusto Silva all earning All-American recognition.

More than just awards, the evening reflected a year defined by commitment, development, and pride across FMCC Athletics. With strong momentum across multiple programs, the Raiders close the year with plenty to build on heading into next season.