BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Megan Marlin (Sr., Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus) and Caylah Olay (Sr., Redondo Beach, Calif./Redondo Union) of the Saint Francis University women’s water polo team were recognized on Monday, April 27, with the Fr. Gabriel Zeis Student-Athlete Development Leadership Award and the J. Irving Whalley Sportsmanship Award, respectively, during the Department of Athletics annual Flash Awards, recognizing the department’s achievements during the 2025-26 academic year.
Marlin and Sam Lane of the men’s volleyball team received the Fr. Gabriel Zeis Student-Athlete Development Leadership Award. The honor is bestowed annually to graduating seniors that meet the following criteria:
- Is a member of the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC); and/or a member of the student athlete mentors program
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and skills through their involvement in SAAC and/or SAMS
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must truly represent what being a Saint Francis University student athlete is all about
Olay joined KJ Swain, Jr., of the men’s basketball team in claiming recognition as recipients of the The J. Irving Whalley Sportsmanship Award. The honor is presented annually to the male and/or female senior student-athlete who demonstrates the following criteria:
- Sportsmanship on and off the field of play
- Positive attitude
- Community service
- Leadership
- Serving as a role model for younger student-athletes
Father Gabriel Zeis Student-Athlete Development Leadership Award: Christina Brunette (presenter), Megan Marlin, Sam Lane, Shane Tay (presenter)
J. Irving Whalley Sportsmansip Award: Dr. Tricia McFadden (presenter), Caylah Olay, KJ Swain, Jr., Lisa Swope
