NEW ORLEANS — Coastal Carolina softball pitching ace Nicolette Picone was named to the All-Sun Belt Community Service Team, the league office announced on Monday.
 
The program honors student-athletes who show outstanding commitment to serving their communities.
 
Created in partnership with the Sun Belt Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the recognition underscores the conference's mission to promote community engagement while celebrating the meaningful impact being made across all 14 Sun Belt campuses.
 
The All-Sun Belt Community Service Team highlights one student-athlete from each member institution who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service. Each school may nominate a student-athlete who exemplifies leadership and excellence in both the planning and execution of service initiatives.
 
The main source of Picone's inspiration comes from her twin sister whose journey with Down syndrome motivates her to strive for her best on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Wanting to better understand her sister's experiences and deepen their bond, she began volunteering at Camp Anchor, a place that has held special meaning for her sister since the age of five, where individuals with special needs can fully be themselves. Over the years, Picone's passion for serving others has continued to grow and while at Coastal, she found fulfillment through volunteering with Special Olympics, reading to kindergarteners, mentoring elementary school students, and spending time with residents in senior care facilities.
 
All-Sun Belt Community Service Team 

• Tucker Sangster, Men's Cross Country, App State
• Corey Rucker, Football, Arkansas State
• Nicolette Picone, Softball, Coastal Carolina
• Pichon Wimbley, Football, Georgia Southern
• Mikyla Tolivert, Women's Basketball, Georgia State
• Sierra Puleo, Women's Track & Field, James Madison
• Natalie Mayes, Women's Soccer, Louisiana
• Asjha Leake, Women's Basketball, ULM
• Alicia Rivera, Women's Track & Field, Marshall
• Imo Essien, Men's Basketball, Old Dominion
• Judah Brown, Men's Basketball, South Alabama
• Madeline Moody, Softball, Southern Miss
• Lauryn Small, Women's Track & Field, Texas State
• Abby Grosinske, Women's Track & Field, Troy 

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