About 100 student-athletes, parents, and friends were in the field house for the event. Associate Dean Gerald A.B. Cruz, School of Technology & Student Services for Guam Community College, was in attendance.

Amanda Uncangco of Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball took home the top award as the Student-Athlete of the Year.

The event began with Rozanna Claros, host of the Triton Sports Zone podcast and MC of the reception, welcoming everyone. Kailey Quidachay, President of the Student-Athlete Association, followed with her own welcome. She also explained what her organization does for the University and encouraged all athletes to join the group.

Doug Palmer, Athletics Director, gave an update on Triton Athletics’ accomplishments during the 2024–25 academic year. The highlight was the men’s volleyball team winning the Triton Men’s Volleyball League in the fall with a perfect 7–0 record, dropping only two sets all season. The women’s volleyball team also had a strong fall season, finishing third in the Lady Triton Volleyball League with a 5–2 record.

Next, the coaches presented four awards to each team: Best Defense, Best Offense, the Triton Award, and Most Valuable Player. The teams included Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, coached by Joey Tedpahogo; Women’s Basketball, coached by Cil Olandez; Men’s Basketball, coached by Argie Flores; and Men’s and Women’s Soccer, coached by Hark Galarion.

The Most Valuable Players from each team qualified for the Student-Athlete of the Year award. Doug Palmer selected Amanda Uncangco as the 2024–25 Student-Athlete of the Year.

Two Guam Community College students received the Most Valuable Player awards for Men’s and Women’s Volleyball this year.

The Award Winners for 2024-25 were:

Men’s Volleyball

• Most Valuable Player – Joe Mafnas – GCC Student
• Best Offense – Dominic Pelobello – UOG/GCC Student
• Best Defense – Aiden Johnson
• Triton Award – Isaac Limtiaco

Women’s Volleyball

• Most Valuable Player – Tehya Mendiola – GCC Student
• Best Offense – Kierra Diego
• Best Defense – Kailey Quidachay
• Triton Award – Deseha Mendiola

Men’s Basketball

• Most Valuable Player – Jacob Mercado
• Best Offense – Tristan Valdes
• Best Defense – Isaac Orlando (Snively)
• Triton Award – Kyle Watanabe

Women’s Basketball

• Most Valuable Player – Maria Duenas
• Best Offense – Amanda Uncangco
• Best Defense – Deseha Mendiola
• Triton Award – Yoonji "Bom" Seo

Men’s Soccer

• Most Valuable Player – Andrew Stenson
• Best Offense – Giorden Devera
• Best Defense – Sean Southwick
• Triton Award – Landon Miles

Women’s Soccer

• Most Valuable Player – Amanda Uncangco
• Best Offense – Mary Angeli Nacianceno
• Best Defense – Isabella Clement
• Triton Award – Robin Cruz

Student-Athlete of the Year

• Amanda Uncangco

Uncangco was MVP for Women’s Soccer and Best Offense for Women’s Basketball in 2024-25. She was the Most Valuable Player for Women’s Basketball in 2023-24.