Athletics

Poised Presence

Alayne Felix leads by example.

Alayne Felix, in just her junior season, has already become one of the most successful and decorated players to step onto the hardwood inside Smith Gymnasium. This season Felix surpassed the 1,000 point plateau, tying Alyssa Burns ’07 as the quickest player to ever accomplish the feat, doing so in just 58 games. And she helped lead the Mariners to their first 20-win season since the 2006-2007 season and to the team’s first North Atlantic Conference Championship game since 2007-2008.

Felix has received numerous individual awards, including being named to the First Team All-NAC three years in a row and to the All-State First Team two years in a row.

Arguably one of the most dominant players in the NAC, Felix’s basketball accolades speak volumes, but her contributions to the team off the court are just as valuable to the women’s basketball program.

“Alayne cares about the team and its growth far more than her personal gain,” says Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Craig Dagan. “She does things the right way, while staying humble and not seeking self recognition.”

Felix’s choice to come to Maine Maritime was a geographical risk for the Mahopac, New York native, but one that has paid off largely because of the value she places on her education, based primarily on the opportunity for post-graduation success. Finding the balance between athletics and academics has been her biggest struggle, but Felix says that getting a good grade on her Gas Turbines test is just as important to her as beating the top-seeded Castleton University Spartans in the NAC tournament on their home court.

Next season, Felix will be joined by her sister, Claire, at Maine Maritime Academy on and off the court.█

—By Riana Sidelinger, Athletic Communications Coordinator

Photo: Tony LLerena Photography

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