NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Mount Saint Mary College Athletics proudly announces the induction of five exceptional student-athletes into its Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026: Joe Dolan (Men's Soccer), Katie Gattoni (Women's Lacrosse), Christopher McGorty (Men's Tennis), Nicole Zazzero (Women's Cross Country/Track & Field), and Michelle Carnovale (Women's Tennis).
The induction ceremony is to be held on April 25th, 2026, at Mount Saint Mary College.
Joe Dolan
Men's Soccer (2015–19) | Current Women's Soccer Head Coach
One of the most prolific offensive players in program history, Joe Dolan etched his name across the Mount Saint Mary record books during his standout career. A three-time First Team All-Skyline selection, Dolan's junior season in 2017 remains one of the most dominant in program history, earning Skyline Offensive Player of the Year and Skyline Championship MVP honors while leading the Knights to a conference title.
Dolan was also a two-time Skyline Conference Champion and a two-time USCAA All-East Region selection. His legacy is cemented in the record book, holding career marks for goals (47), points (105), and games played (79), along with the single-season goals record (18).
Now serving as the Mount's Women's Soccer Head Coach, Dolan continues to impact the program he helped elevate as a player.
Katie Gattoni
Women's Lacrosse (2014–17)
Katie Gattoni stands as one of the most dominant offensive players in Mount Saint Mary women's lacrosse history. A four-time First Team All-Conference selection, Gattoni set the program's single-season goals record with 68 in 2015 and followed it with 58 goals in 2016, the second-highest total in program history.
Her career numbers are unmatched: 235 goals and 285 points, both program records, along with a program-best 4.75 points per game. Gattoni also ranks first in multiple categories, including free-position goals (41), goals per game (3.92), shots on goal per game (5.43), and woman-up goals (11).
From her early days as a Skyline Rookie of the Week to her consistent dominance as an upperclassman, Gattoni defined excellence and consistency throughout her four-year career.
Christopher McGorty
Men's Tennis (2016–19)
Christopher McGorty leaves behind a legacy defined by leadership, sportsmanship, and success on and off the court. A four-time All-Skyline selection, including two First Team honors, McGorty set the men's tennis program's all-time wins record with 80 victories.
Beyond his accolades, McGorty was known for his passion and commitment to his teammates and community. Described as having "an unmatched love for the sport and team," he consistently led by example, both in competition and through service.
A four-time Skyline Conference Academic Honor Roll honoree and multiple-time Player and Rookie of the Week, McGorty exemplified the true spirit of a student-athlete.
Nicole Zazzero
Women's Cross Country / Track & Field (2010–14)
Widely regarded as the most accomplished distance runner in program history, Nicole Zazzero's impact on Mount Saint Mary athletics is both historic and lasting. She remains the only cross country athlete in school history to earn Skyline All-Conference honors in all four years of her career and was named Skyline Rookie of the Year in 2010.
Zazzero holds multiple school records, including indoor marks in the 1000-meter and mile, and outdoor records in the 1500-meter and 3000-meter. She also contributed to six relay records and appears on the program's record board ten times, the most of any female athlete in track and field history.
Michelle Carnovale
Women's Tennis (2016–20)
One of the most decorated athletes in Mount Saint Mary tennis history, Michelle Carnovale dominated the Skyline Conference throughout her career. A three-time Skyline Player of the Year and four-time First Team All-Conference selection, Carnovale made an immediate impact as the Skyline Rookie of the Year in 2016-17.
She played exclusively at first singles and first doubles, finishing her career ranked among the program's all-time leaders in singles wins (4th, 47), doubles wins (T-10th, 33), and combined victories (8th, 80).
Carnovale's excellence extended beyond the court, earning Mount Saint Mary Senior Athlete of the Year honors and a nomination for NCAA Woman of the Year. A leader within the department, she served as a SAAC representative and team captain, and has since gone on to graduate from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2025.
