GOLDEN, Colo. - Colorado School of Mines held its annual football banquet Sunday, celebrating the program's 2024 season and its seniors while handing out postseason awards at the Green Center.

Receiver Max McLeod, linebacker Adrian Moreno, and long snapper Josh Wojciechowicz were named the players of the year in their respective phases of the game, while defensive lineman Dominic Caggiano earned Newcomer of the Year honors. The Tom Mean Spirit Award, which is given to an on-field leader who exhibits great passion and sportsmanship for the game of football, went receiver Kyle West, and the Iron Digger Award, given to a player who demonstrates outstanding commitment to their development through strength and conditioning, went to quarterback Evan Foster. 

Quarterback Jace Welsch and linebacker James Cillessen were named the offensive and defensive Scout Team Players of the Year, respectively, for their performances in helping Mines prepare for their opponents each week. Jason and Michelle Wojciechowicz won the Oredigger Supporter Award in recognition of their family's dedication to the Mines Football program in running the Quarterback Club. 

Mines' senior class had a historic tenure at Mines, winning 47 games over the past four years including three RMAC titles, three NCAA regional championships, and two appearances in the NCAA Division II national championship game. 
 

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Mines Football 2024 Team Awards
Offensive Player of the Year - Max McLeod
Defensive Player of the Year - Adrian Moreno
Scott Hahn Special Teams Player of the Year - Josh Wojciechowicz
Newcomer of the Year - Dominic Caggiano
Tom Mead Spirit Award - Kyle West
Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year - Jace Welsch
Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year - James Cillessen
Iron Digger Award - Evan Foster
Oredigger Supporter Award - Jason and Michelle Wojciechowicz