RIPON, Wis. – Ripon volleyball's sophomore Makenna Harren (Rosemount, Minn., Rosemount HS) has been named a Second-Team All-Midwest Conference selection, as announced by the league on Thursday afternoon.
Harren was one of the top offensive players in the conference throughout the 2025 season. The sophomore outside hitter appeared in all 28 matches and played 95 sets, finishing third in the Midwest Conference in kills per set (3.19) and sixth in total points (307.5). She tallied 303 kills on 851 total attacks while hitting .186, ranking among the league's top 15 in hitting percentage. Her consistency and power at the net made her Ripon's go-to scorer, leading the team in both kills and points while also contributing defensively with 37 digs and seven total blocks.
Harren's breakout performance helped the Red Hawks continue to develop offensively, establishing her as one of the most reliable hitters in the conference.
Monmouth's Kaylee Celus was named the MWC Player of the Year, while Lawrence's Audrey Weier earned Newcomer of the Year honors. Lawrence University, led by head coach Jeff Van Lannen, was recognized as the MWC Coaching Staff of the Year.
2025 All-Midwest Conference Teams
First Team
Kaylee Celus, Monmouth - Sophomore
Audrey Weier, Lawrence - Freshman
Ally Corrente, Lawrence - Freshman
Ella Becker, Cornell - Senior
Ally Olmstead, Cornell - Sophomore
Selia Stein, Cornell - Freshman
Nia Howard, Cornell - Junior
Millie Leonard, Grinnell - Junior
Kylie Snell, Grinnell - Senior
Laura Kaiser, Illinois College - Senior
Second Team
Hazel Cook, Lawrence - Sophomore
Aria Wessel, Lawrence - Freshman
Alana Robertson, Monmouth - Senior
Haylie Orton, Illinois College - Senior
Summer Brandis, Illinois College - Senior
Makenna Harren, Ripon - Sophomore
Keira Sullivan, Grinnell - Junior
Kylie-Ann Smith, Grinnell - Junior
Hannah Cantwell, Cornell - Freshman
Mia Tubbs, Cornell - Sophomore
MWC Player of the Year
Kaylee Celus, Monmouth
MWC Newcomer of the Year
Audrey Weier, Lawrence
MWC Coaching Staff of the Year
Lawrence University - Head Coach: Jeff Van Lannen
The Red Hawks finished the 2025 season 9-19 overall and 3-5 in Midwest Conference play.
