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Barnhill, Lorenz Named Senior CLASS Top-10 Finalists
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | Softball
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Seniors Amanda Lorenz and Kelly Barnhill were both named as top-10 finalists for the 2019 Senior CLASS Award this afternoon. The Gators are the only program to have two student-athletes listed as finalists and it's the first time since 2013 a program has put up two top-10 finalists in the same year.
"This award celebrates the many aspects of being a student-athlete and a leader on the field, in the classroom and in the community." Head Coach Tim Walton said. "Amanda and Kelly exemplify what it means to be a Florida Gator and for both of them to be recognized as a top-10 finalist for this award shows just how special they are."
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities
The finalists were chosen by national media from the list of 30 candidates announced earlier this season. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to submit votes online at the Senior CLASS Award website through May 20. Fan votes will be combined with those of the media and Division I head coaches to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award recipient for softball will be announced prior to the 2019 NCAA Women's College World Series® in Oklahoma City, May 30 through June 5.
Lorenz graduated in December with her undergraduate degree in Sport Management and is now pursuing her master's the same field of study, while Barnhill is currently enrolled in UF's College of Journalism and Communication's combined degree program. The combined degree program has allowed Barnhill to start her master's in Strategic Global Communications while she also completes her bachelor's in Public Relations.
Amanda and Kelly's full Senior CLASS Award profiles can be found HERE.
Over the years, Florida softball has been well represented by outstanding student-athletes who have garnered notoriety with the Senior Class Award. In 2009, Stacey Nelson became the first Gator to receive the award.
The Gators are preparing to take on No. 3 Florida State for a top-10 non-conference showdown tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
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"This award celebrates the many aspects of being a student-athlete and a leader on the field, in the classroom and in the community." Head Coach Tim Walton said. "Amanda and Kelly exemplify what it means to be a Florida Gator and for both of them to be recognized as a top-10 finalist for this award shows just how special they are."
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities
The finalists were chosen by national media from the list of 30 candidates announced earlier this season. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately to help select the winner, and fans are encouraged to submit votes online at the Senior CLASS Award website through May 20. Fan votes will be combined with those of the media and Division I head coaches to determine the winner. The Senior CLASS Award recipient for softball will be announced prior to the 2019 NCAA Women's College World Series® in Oklahoma City, May 30 through June 5.
Lorenz graduated in December with her undergraduate degree in Sport Management and is now pursuing her master's the same field of study, while Barnhill is currently enrolled in UF's College of Journalism and Communication's combined degree program. The combined degree program has allowed Barnhill to start her master's in Strategic Global Communications while she also completes her bachelor's in Public Relations.
Amanda and Kelly's full Senior CLASS Award profiles can be found HERE.
Over the years, Florida softball has been well represented by outstanding student-athletes who have garnered notoriety with the Senior Class Award. In 2009, Stacey Nelson became the first Gator to receive the award.
The Gators are preparing to take on No. 3 Florida State for a top-10 non-conference showdown tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
History of Senior CLASS Award Winner & Finalists
| 2009 | Stacey Nelson | Senior CLASS Award Winner |
| 2010 | Francesca Enea | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2011 | Steph Brombacher | Top -10 Finalist |
| 2011 | Megan Bush | Top-20 Finalist |
| 2012 | Michelle Moultrie | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2013 | Kelsey Horton | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2014 | Hannah Rogers | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2015 | Katie Medina | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2017 | Delanie Gourley | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2018 | Kayli Kvistad | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2019 | Amanda Lorenz | Top-10 Finalist |
| 2019 | Kelly Barnhill | Top-10 Finalist |
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