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Athletes of the Week

Head shot of McKenna Passalacqua

McKenna Passalacqua

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    3/6/2016
  • Sport
    Women's Gymnastics
  • Bio
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McKenna earned All-East honors in all three events she competed in at the NCGA East Region Championships. She finished fifth on balance beam with a career-high 9.725 and tied for sixth on both floor exercise (career-high tying 9.725) and vault (9.525). Passalacqua has qualified for nationals individually on both vault and floor.
Q & A with McKenna

What does it mean to be named the SUNY Cortland Female Athlete of the Week?
It's an honor to be named the female athlete of the week. It shows that all of the hard work I've been putting into the gym is paying off.

What is your favorite memory from this season and why?
My favorite memory of the season was this past weekend at the ECAC meet. I had my best performance on the year, getting All-East honors on vault, beam and floor.

What are a few of your goals individually and as a team that you wish to accomplish while attending Cortland?
First off, I want to win a team national championship before I graduate. I also hope to win an individual championship in the floor exercise. At the upcoming national meet, I will do my absolute best to make this dream of mine come true.

What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is the floor exercise. I love performing my routine to everyone which includes doing two flips or multiple twists in midair. 

Why should a high school senior pick the Cortland Gymnastics program over other programs?
We have a great gymnastics program and are one of the top three progrmas on the east coast. Coach Gary is great and truly wants the best for each of us.  


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
9/29/2013 Andrew Tolosi Football
9/22/2013 Joe Kirchner Football
9/22/2013 Emily Cotey Cross Country
9/15/2013 Rebecca Studin Women's Golf
9/15/2013 Bryan Merlos Men's Soccer
9/8/2013 Tyler Augliano Football
9/8/2013 Erin Smith Field Hockey
5/26/2013 Sarah Bonnell Track and Field
5/26/2013 Cody Amengual Track and Field
5/20/2013 Zachary Badanes Baseball
5/20/2013 Cassie Kardias Softball
5/12/2013 Cody Consul Men's Lacrosse
5/12/2013 Erica Geremia Women's Lacrosse
5/5/2013 Amber Corrigan Softball
5/5/2013 Mike Kaminski Men's Lacrosse
4/28/2013 Maria Di Fato Women's Lacrosse
4/28/2013 Anthony Iacomini Baseball
4/21/2013 Kalin Merkley Women's Golf
4/21/2013 Joe Slavik Men's Lacrosse
4/14/2013 Sarah Bonnell Track and Field
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