University of Dubuque Athletics 2014-15 Awards
Jul 8, 2014 | N/A
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2014-15 UD Student-Athletes of the Month |
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September |
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Women's soccer |
Men's Cross Country |
October |
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Women's Soccer |
Men's Soccer |
November |
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Meggie Schmidt |
Andre Norris |
December/January |
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Jenna Kotas |
Brian Travis |
February |
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Jenna Kotas |
Andre Norris |
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Ernest Winters |
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March |
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April/May |
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| 2014-15 Senior Student-Athletes of the Year | |
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2014-15 Student-Athlete Awards
University of Dubuque's Senior Athletes of the Year
(based on four-year career accomplishments)
Female
Lauren Waddell - Defender, Women's Soccer
Male
Tyler Rutenbeck - Wide Receiver, Football
University of Dubuque's Wendt Character Athletes of the Year
Female
Meggie Schmidt - Basketball and Softball
Male
Tyler Dobratz - Football and Track and Field
Spartan Academic Athlete Excellence Award
Highest cumulative GPA by male and female UD senior student athlete
Female
Stephanie LoCasto - Tennis
Male
Jonathon Hazelwonder - Soccer
Women's Lacrosse
All-CCIW
2nd Team | Breann Tjaarda - Midfielder
2nd Team | Bridget Schirmers - Attack
2nd Team | Jessi Tapia - Defense
Men's Lacrosse
All-CCIW
2nd Team | Kyle Mullins - Goalkeeper
Softball
NFCA All-Midwest Region
3rd Team | Meggie Schmidt - Utility
All-Iowa Conference
1st Team | Meggie Schmidt - Utility
1st Team | Andrea Smith - Outfield
2nd Team | Megan Loes - Pitcher
Capital One All-District 8 Team
Tori Woltz, Jr. - Wellness & Exercise Science, 3.96 GPA
Baseball
All-Iowa Conference
1st Team | Dalton Garst - Third Base
1st Team | Daniel Casanova - Outfield
Capital One All-District 8 Team
Daniel Casanova, So. - Biology, 4.0 GPA
Iowa Conference Pitcher of the Week
Josh Eastman - RHP - April 12, 2015
Men's Basketball
D3hoops.com All-American
Honorable Mention | Andre Norris - Forward
BennettRank.com All-American
Honorable Mention | Andre Norris - Forward
D3hoops.com All-West Region
1st Team | Andre Norris - Forward
NABC All-West District
Andre Norris - Forward
All-Iowa Conference
MVP | Andre Norris - Forward
Defensive Player of the Year | Brandon Ferguson - Guard
1st Team | Gage Heffernan - Forward
2nd Team | Lucas Ware - Guard
D3Hoops.com National Team of the Week
Andre Norris - Forward - Feb. 22, 2015
Iowa Conference Male Athlete and MBKB Player of the Week
Andre Norris - Forward - Feb. 22, 2015
Gage Heffernan - Forward - Nov. 30, 2014
Iowa Conference Player of the Week
Andre Norris - Forward - Nov. 23, 2014
Colorado College Thanksgiving Invitational All-Tournament Team - Nov. 28-29, 2014
MVP Gage Heffernan - Forward
Andre Norris - Forward
Carroll University Johnson Bank Tip-Off Classic All-Tournament Team - Nov. 15-16, 2014
Andre Norris - Forward
Jake Mohlis - Guard
D3hoops.com Top 25 poll
Week 13 - RV (7), Mar. 1
Week 11 - RV (1), Feb. 15
Week 6 - RV (6), Jan. 11
Week 5 - RV (17), Jan. 4
Week 4 - RV (5), Dec. 14
Week 3 - RV (18), Dec. 7
Week 2 - Receiving votes (24), Nov. 30, 2014
Women's Basketball
All-West Region
2nd Team | Jenna Kotas - Forward
All-Iowa Conference
1st Team | Jenna Kotas - Forward
2nd Team | Meggie Schmidt - Guard
HM | Emily Brinker - Forward
HM | Kayla Springer - Forward
Academic All-Iowa Conference
Emily Brinker - Human Health Science
Jessica Kirkwood - Wellness and Exercise Science/Psychology
Devin Glenski - Nursing
Molly Richardson - Wellness and Exercise Science
D3Hoops.com National Team of the Week
Jenna Kotas - Forward - Feb. 22, 2015
Iowa Conference Female Athlete and WBKB Player of the Week
Emily Brinker - Forward - Feb. 1, 2015
Meggie Schmidt - Guard - Jan. 25, 2015
Jenna Kotas - Forward - Jan. 18, 2015 + Dec. 22, 2014 + Feb. 22, 2015
Wrestling
Division III NWCA Scholar Team Awards (Top 30 teams)
University of Dubuque (28th, 3.27 GPA)
NWCA Individual Academic Awards
Brian Travis - 157 lbs.
Manny Mendoza - 165 lbs.
Academic All-Iowa Conference
Jason Davidson - Environmental Biology/Chemistry
Drew Lattner - Finance and Accounting
Cody Ortmann - Wellness and Exercise Science
Jared Smith - Business/Marketing Management
Keegan Witbeck - Business Management
Iowa Conference Wrestler of the Week
Nic Rivera - 133 lbs. - Jan. 4, 2015
National Wrestling Coaches Association Team poll
#30 Week 6 - Jan. 28, 2015
National Wrestling Coaches Association Individual poll
Week 6 - Jan. 28, 2015
#9 Brian Travis - 149 lbs.
Week 5 - Jan. 13, 2015
#9 Brian Travis - 149 lbs.
Week 2 - Nov. 18, 2014
#9 Brian Travis - 141 lbs.
Week 1 - Oct. 23, 2014
#4 Nick Drendel - 149 lbs.
#8 Brian Travis - 141 lbs.
#10 Nic Rivera - 125 lbs.
North Central Tournament Champions (Dec. 13, 2014)
Joey Cisneros - 125 lbs.
Brian Travis - 149 lbs.
Men's Track and Field
Iowa Conference Indoor Championships Track MVP
Ernest Winters - Sprints
Iowa Conference Champions
Outdoor
Rick Valcin - Pole Vault
DuVaun Goodlow - High Jump
Indoor
Ernest Winters - 60m, 200m, 4x200m relay
Deshond Robinson - 400m, 4x200m relay
DuVaun Goodlow - High Jump
Kebba Bojang - Triple Jump
Tyler Dobratz - Heptathlon
Nicholas Kazmierczak - Pole Vault
Hurshel Ross - 4x200m relay
Joseph Miggins - 4x200m relay
All-Iowa Conference Performers (Top-3)
Outdoor
Tyler Dobratz - Decathlon
Rick Valcin - 100m, 4x100m relay
Deshond Robinson - 200m, 4x100m relay
Kyle Williams - 4x100m relay
Reggie Cole - 4x100m relay
Alex Link - Discus
Kebba Bojang - Triple Jump
Payton Nevills - 3000m Steeplechase
Mario-John Otchere - Hammer Throw
Indoor
Kyle Williams - 60m
Tyler Dobratz - Pole Vault
Iowa Conference Track Performer of the Week
Outdoor
Ernest Winters - Sprints - Apr. 5, 2015
Indoor
Ernest Winters - Sprints - Jan. 18, 2015 + Feb. 1, 2015
Deshond Robinson - Sprints - Jan. 25, 2015
Iowa Conference Field Performer of the Week
Outdoor
DuVaun Goodlow - Jumps - May 3, 2015
Indoor
Tyler Dobratz - Decathlon - Apr. 19, 2015
DuVaun Goodlow - Jumps - Feb. 22, 2015
Kebba Bojang - Jumps - Jan. 18, 2015
Women's Track and Field
Iowa Conference Champions
Outdoor
Nikki McKenzie - Triple Jump
Fabiola Ortiz - 3000m Steeplechase
Alexis Higgins - High Jump
Indoor
Nikki McKenzie - Triple Jump
All-Iowa Conference Performers (Top-3)
Outdoor
Rachael Busjahn - Triple Jump
Amanda Sinkler - Pole Vault
Amy Tranel - Javelin Throw
Sybbie Sears - 400m Hurdles
Indoor
Fabiola Ortiz - Mile, Distance Medley Relay
Kiersten Wenthold - Distance Medley Relay
Sybbie Sears - Distance Medley Relay
Rachael Busjahn - Distance Medley Relay
Alexis Higgins - High Jump
Amanda Sinkler - Pole Vault
Nicole Forson - Weight Throw
Iowa Conference Track Performer of the Week
Fabiola Ortiz - Distance - Feb. 22, 2015
Iowa Conference Field Performer of the Week
Amanda Sinkler - Pole Vault - Feb. 22, 2015
Nikki McKenzie - Jumps - Dec. 7, 2014
Football
NFL Free Agents
Tyler Rutenbeck - WR to Washington Redskins
Darren Myles - DB invited to Minnesota Vikings
First Team All-Iowa Conference - Offense
Tyler Rutenbeck - Wide Receiver
First Team All-Iowa Conference - Defense
Oscar White - Defensive Back
Blaine Snitker - Linebacker
Second Team All-Iowa Conference - Offense
Chris Bagley - Wide Receiver
Dominique Ravenell - Offensive Line
Second Team All-Iowa Conference - Defense
Zach Marotta - Defensive Line
Trevor Stauner - Linebacker
Second Team All-Iowa Conference Special Teams
Curtis Prull - Place Kicker
Honorable Mention All-Iowa Conference
Dylan Ramsey - Defensive Back
Tanner Bronkema - Offensive Line
Mike Murphy - Offensive Line
Iowa Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Oscar White - Cornerback - Sept. 21, 2014
Iowa Conference Special Teams Player of the Week
Curtis Prull - Kicker - Sept. 21, 2014
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Candidate
Tyler Dobratz - Tight end
NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Pre-season
Tyler Rutenbeck - Wide Receiver
NFLDraftScout.com Mention Pre-season
Tyler Rutenbeck - Wide Receiver
USA College Football Division-III Pre-Season All-American
Tyler Rutenbeck - First Team - WR
Dominique Ravenell - First Team - OL
Blaine Snitker - Second Team - LB
Vincent Whipple - Third Team - DB
Reggie Cole Jr. - Honorable Mention - DB
Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District
Blaine Snitker, Jr., Math
Zach Marotta, Jr., Science, Bio/Chem
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Kyle Andresen |
Jr. |
Oxford Junction, Iowa / Midland |
Criminal Justice |
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Tanner Bronkema |
Jr. |
Forreston, Ill. / Forreston |
Sports Marketing |
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Tyler Dobratz |
Sr. |
Edgerton, Wis. / Edgerton |
Wellness / Exercise Science |
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Alex Eckes |
So. |
Oconomowoc, Wis. / Oconomowoc |
Wellness / Exercise Science |
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Jessie Ecklund |
So. |
Yokosuka, Japan / Kinnick |
Wellness / Exercise Science |
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Zach Marotta |
Jr. |
Wayne, Ill. / South Elgin |
Sci, Bio/Chem |
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Dylan Ramsey |
Sr. |
Urbana, Iowa / Center Point-Urbana |
Business |
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Tyler Santeler |
Jr. |
Walworth, Wis. / Big Foot |
Marketing |
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Chris Scott |
Sr. |
Forreston, Iowa / Forreston |
Criminal Justice |
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Blaine Snitker |
Jr. |
Waukon, Iowa / Waukon |
Math |
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Samuel White |
Jr. |
Spring Grove, Ill. / Richmond-Burton |
Criminal Justice |
National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society
Tyler Dobratz, Sr. - TE
Dylan Ramsey, Sr. - DB
Chris Scott, Sr. - OL
Women's Soccer
All-North Region
2nd Team | Lauren Waddell - Defender
3rd Team | Megan Siepler - Forward
All-Iowa Conference
1st Team | Lauren Waddell - Defender
1st Team | Megan Siepler - Forward
2nd Team | Tiffany Duncan - Goalkeeper
2nd Team | Kelsey Graefen - Defender
2nd Team | Melanie Prudhomme - Midfielder
2nd Team | Kyleigh McLaughlin - Forward
Honorable Mention | Katie Lynn - Forward
Iowa Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Lauren Waddell - Defender - Nov. 9, 2014
Melissa Sawyer - Defender - Oct. 5, 2014
Tiffany Duncan - Goalkeeper - Aug. 31, 2014
Iowa Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Katie Lynn - Forward - Nov. 9, 2014
Megan Siepler - Forward - Oct. 19, 2014
NSCAA/Continental Tire National Poll
#22 - Sept. 9, 2014 (Poll 2)
*First time in school history
NSCAA/Continental Tire North Region Poll
#4 - Nov. 11, 2014 (Poll 11, Final)
#4 - Nov. 4, 2014 (Poll 10)
#5 - Oct. 28, 2014 (Poll 9)
#7 - Oct. 21, 2014 (Poll 8)
#9 - Oct. 14, 2014 (Poll 7)
#7 - Oct. 7, 2014 (Poll 6)
#7 - Sept. 30, 2014 (Poll 5)
#7 - Sept. 23, 2014 (Poll 4)
#5 - Sept. 16, 2014 (Poll 3)
#5 - Sept. 9, 2014 (Poll 2)
#5 - Sept. 2, 2014 (Poll 1)
Team Awards
NSCAA Team Academic Award
2014 NSCAA Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award (Bronze Award)
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Elise Chalus |
Sr. |
Carol Stream, Ill. / Glenbard North |
Psychology / sociology |
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Alora Esparza |
So. |
Silvis, Ill. / United Township |
Pre-nursing |
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Riley Mayer |
So. |
Racine, Wis. / Union Grove |
Pre-nursing |
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Ashlyn Ptasienski |
So. |
Stillman Valley, Ill. / Stillman Valley |
Pre-nursing |
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Melanie Prudhomme |
Sr. |
Lakemoor, Ill. / Wauconda |
Wellness / exercise science |
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Devyn Sacrison |
So. |
Davenport, Iowa / West |
Business / exercise science |
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Jamie Spate |
So. |
Belvidere, Ill. / Belvidere North |
Elementary education |
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Melissa Sawyer |
Sr. |
Northbrook, Ill. / Glenbrook North |
Biology |
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Megan Siepler |
Sr. |
La Canada, Calif. / La Canada |
Nursing |
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Matilda Stone |
So. |
Davis Junction, Ill. / Stillman Valley |
Criminal justice |
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Kim Trinco |
Jr. |
Schaumburg, Ill. / James B. Conant |
Wellness / exercise science |
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Lauren Waddell |
Sr. |
Poplar Grove, Ill. / Belvidere North |
Biology |
Men's Soccer
All-Iowa Conference
1st Team | Riley Jensen - Goalkeeper
1st Team | Gonzalo Hernandez - Midfielder
2nd Team | Will Hirsch - Defender
2nd Team | Billy Belmonte - Midfielder
2nd Team | Brandon Wiley - Midfielder
Iowa Conference Offensive Player of the Week
Gonzalo Hernandez - Forward - Nov. 2, 2014
Iowa Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Riley Jensen - Goalkeeper - Oct. 19, 2014
Team Awards
NSCAA Team Academic Award
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Peter Hager |
Sr. |
Maple Grove, Minn. / Osseo |
Accounting / business |
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Jon Hazelwonder |
Jr. |
Troy, Mo. / Troy Buchanan |
Accounting / business adminstration |
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Gonzalo Hernandez |
So. |
Madrid, Spain / Colegio Internacional Kolbe |
Business |
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Will Hirsch |
Sr. |
Iowa City, Iowa / West |
Sports marketing |
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Riley Jensen |
Jr. |
Elgin, Ill. / Burlington Central |
Criminal justice |
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Felipe Sanchez |
So. |
Medford, Ore. / South Medford |
Wellness / exercise science |
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Brandon Wiley |
Sr. |
Mannheim, Germany / Mannheim |
Accounting |
Volleyball
All-Iowa Conference
First Team | Klaudia Basierak - Outside Hitter
All-Tournament Team
Klaudia Basierak - Millikin University’s Linda Slagell Dig for the Cure Classic - Oct. 24-25, 2014
Klaudia Basierak - Ripon College Red Hawk Invitational - Sept. 19-20, 2014
Amy Tranel - Aurora University's Jim Coleman Memorial - Sept. 12-13, 2014
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Klaudia Basierak |
Jr. |
Grayslake, Ill. / Grayslake |
Elementary education |
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Jenny Greenwood |
So. |
Oswego, Ill. / Oswego |
Flight operations / aviation management |
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Olivia Larson |
So. |
Moline, Ill / Moline |
Pre-nursing |
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Samantha Nielsen |
So. |
Central City, Iowa / Central City |
Accounting / business |
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Anna Runge |
So. |
Bettendorf, Iowa / Davenport North |
Biology |
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Kristin Wright |
So. |
Stockton, Ill. / Stockton |
Biology |
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Hannah Zieser |
So. |
Edgewood, Iowa / Edgewood-Colesburg |
Wellness / exercise science |
Men's Cross Country
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Jonathan Berland |
So. |
Lime Springs, Iowa / Crestwood |
Accounting |
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Remington Meggers |
So. |
Grand Mound, Iowa / Central Clinton |
Criminal justice |
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Tyler Peugh |
Jr. |
Sterling, Ill. / Sterling |
Biology |
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David Ploenzke |
Jr. |
Prophetstown, Ill. / Prophetstown |
Religion |
Women's Cross Country
All-Iowa Conference
Fabiola Ortiz - 6th place (IIAC Championships) - First Team
Iowa Conference Runner of the Week
Fabiola Ortiz - Sept. 7, 2014
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Samantha Holen |
Sr. |
Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Lutheran |
Elementary education |
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Nickolette McKenzie |
Sr. |
Hoffman Estates, Ill. / William Fremd |
Wellness / exercise science |
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Kiersten Wenthold |
So. |
Fort Atkinson, Iowa / South Winneshiek |
Psychology |
Women's Tennis
Iowa Conference Flight "C" Singles Champion - Oct. 4, 2014
Stephanie LoCasto
Iowa Conference Flight "B" Doubles Champion - Oct. 4, 2014
Arantxa Martinez and Ashley Schlueter
Iowa Conference Flight "A" runner-up - Oct. 4, 2014
Arantxa Martinez
Iowa Conference Player of the Week
Arantxa Martinez - Sept. 7, 2014
All-Iowa Conference
Arantxa Martinez - Singles - First Team
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Stephanie LoCasto |
Sr. |
Lake Zurich, Ill. / Lake Zurich |
Environmental science |
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Ashley Schlueter |
Sr. |
Hiawatha, Iowa / Cedar Rapids Kennedy |
Sociology / human resource management |
Women's Golf
Academic All-Iowa Conference
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Carlee Grunder |
Sr. |
Wilton, Iowa / Wilton |
Wellness / exercise science |
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Amanda Harrop |
So. |
Clinton, Iowa / Clinton |
Biology |
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Lauren Smith |
Sr. |
Spring Grove, Ill. / Richmond-Burton |
Biology |
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Tori Woltz |
Jr. |
Wykoff, Minn. / Chatfield |
Wellness / exercise science |
Men's Golf
Josh Schuberg- T2nd at Clarke Fall Classic
