 Well, a big night tonight for BSU athletics. The Beavers hosted their annual All Sports Banquet tonight on campus. They recognize the outstanding athletes and programs of the 2016 and 2017 sports season. First on the men's side, the male athlete of the year was awarded to junior goalie Michael Bitzer of the hockey team. He was a first team CCM All American West selection. He also earned the WCHA Player of the Year, the first to do so in school history, here he was on receiving this honor. It feels good, you know, it's a great event put on here at Bemidou State, and I show honor, especially with all the success we've had here. This year's a school, so that's an honor. With all the success BSU athletics have had this year, you know, you really see it tonight with all the awards, all the national awards, and people just can recognize for everything they've done. And I think that's huge, and it's exciting to see. On the women's side, the female athlete of the year was awarded to two sports standout, Jess Yose. Yose has dominated the court and diamond in her time in Bemidou. She's the all-time leader in kills and program history and became the first pitcher to accumulate 20 wins in a single season, but when it's all said and done, she will forever leave her marks in BSU history. It means a lot. I put a lot of hard work into the last year and just being recognized that other people see it too. It means a lot. And in a great group of girls, like there was this year, it means even more. Growing up in Bemidou, I didn't really know what was so great about BSU, but now that I've spent four years here competing for them, it's really just means so much more. And it's just such a great school and community. I love it. Other award winners recognized for BSU tonight. The female newcomer of the year goes to soccer player Tia Newhart, and the male newcomer is awarded to Zach Whitecloud of the hockey team. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.