RIPON, Wis. -- Ripon junior Martina Palazzolo (Sterling Heights, Mich., Utica Ford HS) has been named to the 2025 All-Midwest Conference Second Team. The recognition follows a strong season in which she served as a vital presence in the Red Hawks' midfield.

Palazzolo appeared in all 18 games and made 17 starts, contributing two goals and two assists while generating consistent ball movement and attacking support. She recorded 18 shots, including 11 on goal, and provided steady two-way play that helped anchor Ripon's midfield unit throughout the year.

She is one of ten field players selected to the Second Team, joining top performers from Lake Forest, Grinnell, Beloit, Knox, Monmouth, and Illinois College.

The Red Hawks concluded the 2025 season with a 4-9-5 overall record and a 2-3-3 mark in MWC play, showing strong competitiveness across the conference. Ripon finished 4th in the MWC in points (63), goals (23), assists (17), goals allowed (25), and saves (111) while ranking 7th in total shots (175), highlighting continued growth across the roster and positive momentum within the program.

2025 All-Midwest Conference Teams

First Team
Field Players
Izzy DeStefano, Lake Forest - Senior
Anna Gracia, Lake Forest - Senior
Anna Hoffman, Lake Forest - Senior
Maddie Vasquez, Lake Forest - Freshman
Katy Adler, Illinois College - Freshman
Aliza Rodriguez, Illinois College - Sophomore
Ava Elders, Lawrence - Junior
Kate Noonan, Lawrence - Sophomore
Hannah Kalt, Lawrence - Junior
Avery Parks, Monmouth - Senior

Goalkeeper 
Ella Lysne, Lawrence - Senior

Second Team
Field Players
Caitlin Mulcahy, Lake Forest - Senior
Veronica Presberg, Lake Forest - Freshman
Keiko Smith, Grinnell - Senior
Sarah Travis, Grinnell - Junior
Sarah Connors, Beloit - Freshman
Martina Palazzolo, Ripon - Junior
Isabella Shubert, Knox - Senior
Morgan Kistler, Monmouth - Freshman
Olivia Ralston, Illinois College - Senior
Amelia Dueñas, Grinnell - Senior

Goalkeeper 
Peyton Dixon, Grinnell - Junior

Coaching Staff of the Year
Lake Forest - Head Coach: T.R. Bell

Offensive Player of the Year
Izzy DeStefano, Lake Forest

Defensive Player of the Year
Avery Parks, Monmouth

Newcomer of the Year
Maddie Vasquez, Lake Forest