Soren Pelz-Walsh Receives 2014 Scholar Athlete Award

2015 Mar 4

Castleton's football team wrapped up its 2014 season on Sunday with its annual end-of-the-year banquet, which was held in Glenbrook Gymnasium.

Coach Tony Volpone and his staff recognized each individual class for its contributions both on and off the field, especially the seniors who spearheaded the Spartans' revival and helped the squad become just one of two schools in Division III to have at least a six win differential from the season before.

Soren Pelz-Walsh of Brattleboro, VT was honored with the Scholar Athlete Award after producing excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Pelz-Walsh, who was an All-Academic Team selection, is a two-sport athlete at Castleton, playing both football and baseball. In 2014, the sophomore played in all ten games at wideout, making 21 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns.

Before concluding the ceremony, Volpone took a minute to give the audience a brief description of what to expect from Castleton football in 2015, and as part of this, he announced the team captains that will be leading the Spartans in the upcoming season. Those four individuals are: Jay Morgan, Leo Audy, Soren Pelz-Walsh and Jordan Tolar.

Castleton kicks off its 2015 season on September 5 with a non-conference contest at Plymouth St. On October 3, the Spartans open conference play against the defending conference champions, Husson,and will conclude the season at home when they host Norwich in the annual Sap Bucket Trophy Game against Norwich on November 14.