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SMU held its annual Pony Awards banquet, honoring its teams and student-athletes for their achievements in their sports, and also in academics and community involvement. The 2024-25 winners:

Athletic Director's S.P.I.R.I.T. Award: Nya Kearns (equestrian)
Athletic Director's S.P.I.R.I.T. Award: Jonathan McGill (football)

Catalyst Award: Kobe Wilson (football)

Community Award: Raelyn Roberson (track and field)

Freshman of the Year Award: Kelis Jules (track and field)
Freshman of the Year Award: Luke Sitz (men's swimming and diving)

Newcomer of the Year Award: Emily Little (cross country / track and field)
Newcomer of the Year: Brashard Smith (football)

Presidential Award of Excellence: Grace Knudson (rowing)

Perseverance Award: Raelyn Roberson (track and field)
Perseverance Award: Cesar Ruvalcaba (men's soccer)

Red and Blue Award (for passion and spirit for SMU athletic)s: Gabriella Ayiteyfio (track and field)
Red and Blue Award (for passion and spirit for SMU athletics): Kevin Jennings (football)

Sportsmanship Award: Jerry Barton (men's tennis)
Sportsmanship Award: Jamison Wheeler (volleyball)

Student-Athlete Choice Award: Jerry Barton (men's tennis)

Student-Athlete of the Year: Mackenzie Lee (women's golf)
Student-Athlete of the Year: Bailey Sparks (men's soccer)