Community Service / Impact Award Nominees:
- Kennedy Moore (Swim & Dive)
- Alyssa Klementzos (Women's Soccer)
- Avery Jobelius (Football)
- Sarah Trizinski (Women's Basketball)
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Community Service / Impact Award Winner:
Kennedy Moore (Swim & Dive)
Kennedy serves as SAAC President, a campus tutor, admissions tour guide, and team captain while maintaining an exceptional academic record (Elite 20 winner). She is highly involved across campus life and frequently volunteers for events and student activities. Her leadership extends well beyond athletics into academics and student engagement. Kennedy is a model of service, reliability, and campus involvement.
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Unsung Hero of the Year Nominees:
- Maggie Glaus (Women's Basketball)
- Bryce Braunel (Football)
- Hadley Berendsen (Women's Tennis / Softball)
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Unsung Hero of the Year Winner:
Hadley Berendsen (Women's Tennis / Softball)
Hadley is the definition of an unsung hero, making consistent positive impacts that often go unnoticed. She brings reliability, effort, and a team-first mentality every day in both competition and practice. Whether stepping into key roles when needed or supporting teammates from the sidelines, she contributes in ways that don’t show up in the box score. Her consistency and selflessness are vital to her team’s success.
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Newcomer of the Year Nominees:
- Finn Lettau (Cross Country / Track & Field)
- Peyton Vandeloo (Softball)
- Ethan Arts (Esports)
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Newcomer of the Year Winner:
Peyton Vandeloo (Softball)
Record: 7–2, 1.62 ERA over 56+ innings
Stats: 70 strikeouts, opponents batting .234
Highlights: 5 complete games, 3 shutouts, Midwest Conference Pitcher of the Week (32 strikeouts in one week), and named to the NFCA DIII Pitcher of the Year watchlist. Immediate frontline impact as a freshman and a consistent dominant presence in the circle.
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Breakthrough Athlete of the Year Nominees:
- Allison Pavlovec (Women's Tennis)
- Sophie Schlieve (Women's Basketball)
- Arianna Alirez (Softball)
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Breakthrough Athlete of the Year Winner:
Sophie Schlieve (Women's Basketball)
Improved from 5 MPG, 2 PPG, 1.2 RPG (2024–25) to 10 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 23 MPG (2025–26). Shot 42% FG, 50% 3PT, 72% FT and earned 2nd Team All-MWC honors, showing one of the largest role and performance jumps on the team.
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Male Athlete of the Year Nominees:
- Ethan Arts (Esports)
- Seth Schroeder (Men's Soccer)
- Chase Hanselman (Baseball)
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Male Athlete of the Year Winner:
Ethan Arts (Esports)
Ethan is ranked in the power rankings for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate as the 8th best player in the state (professional ranking age 18+). Ethan is the youngest power ranking player in the top 10 in Wisconsin. Ethan has carried his team through multiple victories. Last night #6 Ripon College vs #5 MSOE he took down 11 of their team's 12 stocks (lives) in our final match of our season bringing the Red Hawks their final win in the regular season. He led our team against a Division I opponent, UW-GB and swiftly defeated them in two matches (Best of three format).
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Female Athlete of the Year Nominees:
- Jenny Cortes (Cross Country / Track & Field)
- Laney Havlovitz (Women's Basketball)
- Joley Berger (Cross Country / Track & Field)
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Female Athlete of the Year Winner:
Joley Berger (Cross Country / Track & Field)
Joley broke the school record in the 5k and 3k indoor and broke the 5k outdoor record. Qualified for the NCAA championship in cross-country, ranked in the top 20 of all DIII in the 5k. She shattered the cross-country 6k school record and was a conference champion in the 5000 meters.
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Team of the Year Nominees:
- Women's Tennis
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Basketball
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Team of the Year Winner:
Women's Basketball
Completed a historic season with a 26–3 record, winning both the MWC Regular Season and MWC Tournament Championships. The team also earned an NCAA Tournament win, marking one of the most successful seasons in program history defined by dominance, consistency, and cohesion.
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