OSHKOSH, Wis. – Ripon College senior and Red Hawks men's soccer member Connor Handrick has been named the 2025-26 Roy W. LeClere Award winner, as announced by the Midwest Conference (MWC) this Wednesday, Nov 19.

Presented annually to the male MWC student-athlete posting the highest grade point average during their junior year, the Roy W. LeClere Award is paired with the Ruth Peterson Award, presented to the female MWC student-athlete with the same criteria. Handrick's achievement marks the 4th LeClere Award honor for Ripon College since the award's inception in 1983. 

Double majoring in Exercise Science - Sports Management and Finance, Handrick carries a 4.0 GPA while acting as treasurer to both the PEK Honors Fraternity for Exercise Science & Pre-Health Majors and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Handrick also holds membership in both the Laurel Society Honors Fraternity and the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honors Society. 

A three year member of Red Hawks men's soccer as a defender, Handrick scored two goals for Ripon while helping the program post a 29-17-10 record during his career, including 17 shutouts. After helping the team to its first MWC Tournament berth since 2022, Handrick was also named the 2025-26 Elite 20 Award winner for men's soccer by the conference office, an award given to the postseason participant with the highest GPA in their sport.

"We're really proud of Connor and everything he's done in his time here at Ripon," Head Coach Marco Rhein said of the senior. "From the moment he arrived here he's been committed to improving himself, our community, and our program. There aren't many young men who work harder than him both on and off the field. He's been a great leader and example for other players, students, and athletes at Ripon College."

Handrick is also two-time MWC Academic All-Conference recipient and a one time CSC Academic All-District honoree.

For the full conference release on the award, click here.