Florida Southern College has named redshirt senior Max Barile as the Male Athlete of the Year, receiving the Hal Smeltzly Award, and women's lacrosse graduate student Charlie Laye as the Female Athlete of the Year, earning the Lois Webb Award. Barile achieved notable success by leading his golf team to the program’s 14th NCAA DII National Championship and winning multiple accolades, while Laye played a key role in her team’s championship win and received numerous academic and athletic honors.

By the Numbers
  • Max Barile secured eight top-10 finishes, including seven consecutive.
  • Charlie Laye recorded 44 groundballs, 32 caused turnovers, and 18 draw controls while leading her team to victory.
State of Play
  • Barile joins a prestigious group of men’s golfers recognized with the Male Athlete of the Year award at FSC.
  • Laye continues a strong legacy of women's lacrosse athletes recognized for excellence through the Lois Webb Award.
What's Next

With their respective championships, both athletes set a high bar for future student-athletes at Florida Southern, potentially influencing recruitment and training methodologies moving forward.

Bottom Line

Recognizing both athletic and academic excellence, Barile and Laye's achievements reflect the caliber of Florida Southern student-athletes, showcasing how talent and hard work can lead to significant success both on the field and in the classroom.