Brickhouse And Sullivan Named Most Outstanding Scholar-Athletes

GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina junior first baseman Spencer Brickhouse and senior distance runner Grace Sullivan have been named ECU's Most Outstanding Male and Female Scholar-Athletes for the 2018-19 academic year. The duo will be honored at the 30th Annual Breakfast of Champions Saturday morning, April 27, at the Murphy Center.

The award, presented by Nutrien, is considered the most prestigious honor that is conferred annually to a male and female student-athlete at ECU. The award recognizes academic achievement, qualities of leadership and service to the university and community.

Brickhouse has played in more than 150 games, hit over 30 home runs and driven in more than 100 runs during his first two-plus seasons at ECU. He was named to a trio of Freshman All-America teams as a rookie. The following year, he was a First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection as well as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2018 AAC Baseball Championship, helping ECU claim its second conference tournament title.

A mechanical engineering major, Brickhouse is a two-time member of The American All-Academic Team and the ECU Dean's List, as well as a three-time member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll. He has accumulated more than 300 hours of community service, aiding in hurricane relief efforts and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House among many other activities.

"Being an East Carolina student-athlete is an honor that every student-athlete should take seriously," Brickhouse said. "I have made lifelong friends with my experiences at East Carolina and have had an experience that I will forever cherish."
A four-year member of the ECU women's cross country and track and field teams, Sullivan is a four-time all-conference performer and three-year team captain. She holds school records in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, while ranking second on the school's fastest times chart in the 6,000-meter run as well as the indoor mile.

Sullivan, a public health studies major, is a four-time member of the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team in addition to earning ECU Dean's List and Athletic Director's Honor Roll distinction three times. She has amassed over 200 hours of community service, volunteering to assist with such organizations as Aces for Autism and Riley's Army.

"My experience as a student-athlete at ECU has been more than I ever expected," Sullivan said. "This university has prepared me well and raised the bar for my future endeavors and goals after graduation."

Addison Hill, a senior on the men's basketball team, is the recipient of the Pat Draughon Postgraduate Scholarship and Walter and Marie Williams Spirit of the East Posteligibility Scholarship awards. Hill began his ECU career as a team manager, earned a roster spot as a sophomore walk-on and was awarded a scholarship as senior.

Hill embodies both the Spirt of the East Award, which is given to a student-athlete who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the 'spirit' of East Carolina University, as well as the Draughon Award, for his outstanding character, dedication, loyalty, persistence and spirit of competition on and off the field. He recently completed an internship with NC Civil, an advocacy group focused on at-risk youth and community outreach. Hill plans to become an entrepreneur upon completing his Master of Business Administration.

Anna Bristle, a member of the ECU women's cross country and track & field teams, was selected as the recipient of the Kristi Overton Female Scholar-Athlete Award, which recognizes an outstanding female student-athlete from North Carolina that has excelled as a freshman. A native of Waxhaw, she posted five all-time Top-10 marks during the track season.

Kelly Barnhill was selected as the recipient of the Dr. David A. Dosser Pirate Service and Leadership Postgraduate Scholarship Award. A senior on the men's swimming and diving squad, Barnhill serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board as Community Service Director and has completed over 135 hours of service. He is a member of the International Construction Honor Society, International Business Honor Society and the ECU Association of General Contractor's Student Chapter.

The 2018-19 Nutrien All-Academic Team will also be recognized Saturday. The 19-member squad, which includes Barnhill, consists of: Jake Agnos (baseball), Austin Allen (men's tennis), Catherine Ashworth (women's golf), Shellbi Chapman (women's track & field), Madison Clark (volleyball), Carley Cox (women's golf), Daria Draovitch (soccer), Alex Frazier (women's basketball), Fernando Frye (football), Victoria Gillet (women's swimming), Lisa Hofbauer (women's tennis), Deric Martinez (men's cross country), Justice Obasohan (men's basketball), Adam Sadowski (men's track), Mackell Schultes (lacrosse), Patrick Stephenson (men's golf), Mikayla Stoudt (women's cross country) and Ashley Weingartz (softball).

2019 Breakfast of Champion Award Winners
Male Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year: Spencer Brickhouse, Baseball
Female Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year: Grace Sullivan, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
David A. Dosser Pirate Service and Leadership Postgraduate Scholarship: Kelly Barnhill, Men's Swimming & Diving
Walter and Marie Williams Spirit of the East Posteligibility Scholarship: Addison Hill, Men's Basketball
Kristi Overton Female Scholar-Athlete Award: Anna Bristle, Cross Country/Track & Field
Pat Draughon Postgraduate Scholarship: Addison Hill, Men's Basketball

Brickhouse And Sullivan Named Most Outstanding Scholar-Athletes

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