Faith Brooks Named Finalist For Athlete of the Year

Central Oklahoma Junior Rower One of 11 Finalists For CRCA Athlete of the Year Award

WILIMINGTON, Del. – Central Oklahoma rower Faith Brooks was named a finalist for the 2023 College Rowing Coaches Association Athlete of the Year Award, it was announced Thursday.

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Brooks, a two-time All-American, was among eleven student-athletes selected as a final nominee.

In its second year, the Athlete of the Year award provides a unique opportunity for the CRCA to acknowledge and recognize the individual efforts, impactful actions, and remarkable outcomes achieved over the academic year—a span during which these student-athletes have undeniably left a positive impact on their respective teams, the CRCA said in its release.

"Faith's contention for 2023 Athlete of the Year continues her legacy of strong academics in the classroom, service to the UCO/Edmond community plus contribution to the team that began when she joined UCO in the 2021 season," UCO head rowing coach Jen Gilbert said. "GNAC Freshman of the Year honors in '21 in addition to helping UCO win its third National Championship as a member of the Varsity 8+, Faith earned All-GNAC team honors in '22 and '23 plus was selected to the All-American Second Team in' 22 and First Team in '23."

Brooks helped the Bronchos win its second GNAC title in three years and guided Central to a 2023 NCAA Division II national runner-up performance. UCO has finished first, fifth, and second in three seasons with Brooks in the boat.

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Players Mentioned

Faith Brooks: 5' 8"; Junior; Varsity

Players Mentioned

Faith Brooks
: 5' 8"; Junior; Varsity