RIPON, Wisconsin – Andre Robertson of the Ripon men's soccer program was named a first-team All-Midwest Conference performer as the league's top honors were announced on Thursday afternoon.
 
Robertson was a dynamic scorer and playmaker for Ripon all season long. The junior led the conference in the regular season in goals (15), shots on goal (29), points (31), shots (48) and game-winning goals (4). He spearheaded a Red Hawk offense that finished 10th in all of Division III in total goals scored (56) before the MWC Tournament and 18th in the country in goal differential (+34). With a full season yet to go, Robertson is seventh all-time at Ripon in career goals (24) and his 15 goals in 2024 put him tied for third in program history in single-season goals. He is also tied for fourth in school history in single-season points (31) and fourth in single-season goals per game (0.75).
 
Illinois College's Tyler Schiltz was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while Lake Forest's Rafael Bonilla-Climaco was selected as Defensive Player of the Year. Lake Forest's Gio Diaz was honored as Newcomer of the Year.
 
The full all-conference list is below.
 
First Team
Attackers
George Archer, Cornell - Senior
Peter Cirbo, Lake Forest - Sophomore
Dera Kestervens, Knox - Sophomore
Dylan Maddux, Grinnell - Senior
Andre Robertson, Ripon - Junior
Tyler Schiltz, Illinois College - Senior
 
Defenders
Rafael Bonilla-Climaco, Lake Forest - Senior
Alexis Flores, Lake Forest - Junior
Jason Hernandez, Illinois College - Sophomore
Brock Kennell, Illinois College - Senior
 
Goalkeeper
Andrew Swacha, Lake Forest - Sophomore
 
Second Team
Attackers
Gio Diaz, Lake Forest - Junior
Nathan Kostovetsky, Lake Forest - Sophomore
Aidan Lerch, Cornell - Senior
Arito Nakamichi, Knox - Junior
Jacob Pelletier, Illinois College - Junior
Angulo Rodrigo, Lawrence - Senior
 
Defenders
Brett Klemes, Lake Forest - Junior
Evan Larson, Grinnell - Junior
Eric Rodriguez, Lake Forest - Senior
Zak Serby, Grinnell - Senior
 
Goalkeeper
Nicolas Lantzendorffer, Knox - 5th Year
 
Coaching Staff of the Year
Lake Forest College - Head Coach: Dan Andrews
 
Team Sportsmanship Award
Beloit College
 
Newcomer of the Year
Gio Diaz, Lake Forest
 
Defensive Player of the Year
Rafael Bonilla-Climaco, Lake Forest
 
Offensive Player of the Year
Tyler Schiltz, Illinois College
 
The Red Hawks finished the 2024 season 13-6-1 and 4-3-1 in Midwest Conference play, missing the Midwest Conference Tournament by a point. The Red Hawks set a school record in single-season assists (45), were second in program history in single-season goals (56) and second in single-season points (157) while achieving their third-most wins in a single season – and most wins in a campaign since 2000. As a team, Ripon led the league in goals, assists, points, shots (339), shots per game (16.9), shots on goal (164), shots on goal per game (8.2), goals allowed (22) and goals against average (1.10) in the regular season.
 
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