Herkimer Freshman Shelbi Hagues Named SUNY Scholar-Athlete

Herkimer College freshman Shelbi Hagues (Poland, NY) was named a SUNY Scholar-Athlete for Spring 2024.

Hagues, a standout two-way player for the Generals softball team, was one of 27 student-athletes to earn the recognition. More than 14,000 student-athletes compete at SUNY institutions representing 53 different colleges and universities at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division III/USCAA and NJCAA levels were eligible for the awards.

The SUNY Scholar Athlete Award recognizes student-athletes from SUNY colleges and universities sponsoring intercollegiate athletics at the four- and two-year levels who were nominated and voted upon by representatives of their respective institutions.

Hagues was named a National Fastpitches Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American, the Most Valuable Player of the North A District Tournament, First Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference. At the plate, she hit .449 with 24 RBI and 34 runs scored. On the mound, she went 7-2 with a 3.18 ERA and 49 strikeouts.

“We are extremely proud of Shelbi and all of her accomplishments during her first year at Herkimer College,” said Dean of Students/ Director of Athletics Don Dutcher. “Shelbi is an example of one of the many Herkimer County students who thrive through the programs we offer at Herkimer.”