2018-19 JOHN G. THOMPSON STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Emily Winicki – Women’s Soccer
Nominees: Julie Brown, Kelly Brown, Blake Ross, Kendra Schuitema, Jake Soules, Emily Winicki
2018-19 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Corey Perkins-Willett – Wrestling
Nominees: Noah Hendricks, Corey Perkins-Willett, Josh Smith
2018-19 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
WINNER – Delaney Bolles – Women’s Basketball
Nominees: Delaney Bolles, Viviana Mireles, Kendra Schuitema, Katie Veihl
Fall 2018-19 Athletics Awards
MEN’S SOCCER
One of 12 teams in the nation to qualify for the NJCAA National Championships
NJCAA Region XII Division I 1st Team
- Tommy TenCate
- Daniel DuBois
- Matt Udell
NJCAA Region XII Division I 2nd Team
- Dometrio Lopez
All MCCAA First Team
- Daniel DuBois
- Dometrio Lopez
- Madd Udell
All MCCAA Honorable Mention
- Tommy TenCate
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Player – Tommy Tencate
- Defensive Player of the Year – Matt Udell
- Offensive Player of the Year – Dan DuBois
- Most Improved Player – Adam Skidmore
Two Year MCC Award Winners
- Daniel DuBois
- Logen DuShane
- Brendan Sherwood
- Matt Udell
- Angel Lopez
- Drake Fox
WOMEN’S SOCCER
NJCAA Region XII Division I 1st Team
- Emily Winicki
- Viviana Mireles
- Haley Ruiter
NJCAA Region XII Division I 2nd Team
- Josie Bos
All-MCCAA 1st Team
- Emily Winicki
All-MCCAA Honorable Mention
- Haley Ruiter
- Viviana Mireles
- Josie Bos
MCCAA All-Freshman Team
- Haley Ruiter
Team Awards
- The Jayhawk Way MVP – Vivian Mireles
- The Golden Boot Award – Emily Winicki
Two Year Awards
- Lauren Jones
- Makayla Nadeau
- Rebecca Bride
- Maddie Olsen
- Allison Wernstrom
- Viviana Mireles
- Emily Winicki
- Jenna Janke
VOLLEYBALL
NJCAA Division II All-American
- Julie Brown (2nd team)
NJCAA Region XII Division II All-Region team
- Julie Brown
- Jaren Smith
- Katie Veihl
All-MCCAA Team
- Julie Brown
- Jaren Smith
- Katie Veihl
1st Team MCCAA All-Western Conference
- Julie Brown
- Jaren Smith
- Katie Veihl
- Coach of the Year Rick Rykse
2nd Team MCCAA All-Western Conference
- Amber Jacobs
- Alexis Issette
- Shelby Rasch
Honorable Mention MCC All-Western Conference
- Madison Heiss
MCCAA Western Conference All-Freshman Team
- Jaren Smith
Team Awards
- MVP – Julie Brown
- Most Improved – Madison Heiss & Camryn Lound
- Best Defensive Players – Shelby Rasch
- Best Offensive Player – Jaren Smith
- Inspirational Award – Alexis Issette & Megan Crowley
- Teammate Award – Julie Brown
Two Year Awards
- Julie Brown
- Shelby Rasch
- Katie Veihl
- Kennedi Bernia
- Alexis Issette
- Haley Gartland
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
NJCAA Region XII Division I All-Region Team
- Mitchell Johnson
- Kyle Benham
- Michael Hyatt
- Cameron Oleen
All-MCCAA Team
- Mitchell Johnson
- Kyle Benham
- Michael Hyatt
MCCAA All-Freshman Team
- Michael Hyatt
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Runner – Mitch Johnson
- Most Improved Runner – Kyle Benham
- Jayhawk Award – Cameron Jones
- SISU Award – Michael Hyatt
Two Year Awards
- Kyle Benham
- Mitch Johnson
- Caleb Sidock
- Jacob Phillips
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
NJCAA Region XII Division I All-Region Team
- Maddy Windberg
- Grace Sweet
- Adele Cory
- Ellie Nausadis
All-MCCAA Team
- Maddy Windberg
- Grace Sweet
MCCAA All-Freshman Team
- Maddy Windberg
- Grace Sweet
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Runner – Maddy Windberg
- Most Improved Runner – Ellie Nausadis
- Jayhawk Award – Kendra Johnson
- SISU Award – Grace Sweet
Two Year Awards
- Kelly Brown
Winter 2018-19 Athletics Awards
MEN’S BASKETBALL
All-Western Conference 2nd Team
- Josh Smith
- Kylan Shipp
All-Western Conference 3rd Team
- Jacarius Scott
MCCAA Western Conference All-Freshman Team
- Kylan Shipp
Two Year Participants Award
- Josh Smith
- Cameron Boatmon
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Division II All-Region XII Team
- Elysia Mattos
- Delaney Bolles
All-Region/All-MCCAA Team
- Elysia Mattos
- Delaney Bolles
All-Western Conference 1st Team
- Elysia Mattos
- Delaney Bolles
Western Conference Co-Coach of the Year
- Jason Cooper
All-Western Conference 3rd Team
- Artrese Williams
All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
- Yasmine Colon
- Mariah Pringle
Western Conference All Defensive Team
- Elysia Mattos
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Player – Elysia Mattos
- Most Improved Player – Mariah Pringle
- Best Attitude – Kristina Ekkel
Two Year Participants Award
- Delaney Bolles
- Elysia Mattos
- Artrese Williams
WRESTLING
The team finished 31st at Nationals
NJCAA All-Americans
- Corey Perkins-Willett at 184 lbs (8th place finish)
National Qualifiers
- 125 lb Dylan Wilkins
- 133 lbs Michael Carrasco
- 141 lbs Matt Lipka
- 149 lbs Jaycob Bechtol
- 157 lbs Zach Young
- 165 lbs Blake Ross
- 174 lbs Tyler Blagg
- 184 lbs Corey Perkins-Willet
North Central District Champions
- Corey Perkins-Willett
- Tyler Blagg
All-MCCAA
- Dakota Greer
- Mike Carrasco
- Zach Young
- Blake Ross
- Corey Perkins-Willett
- Rodolfo Mendez
MCCAA Wrestler of the Year
- Dakota Greer
MCCAA Coach of the Year
- James Tietema
MCCAA All-Freshman Team
- Dakota Greer
- Mike Carrasco
- Zach Young
Team Awards
- Most Valuable Wrestler – Corey Perkins-Willett
- Coaches Award – Tyler Blagg
- Coaches Award – Blake Ross
- Outstanding Freshman Wrestler – Michael Carrasco
Two Year Participants Award
- Blake Ross
- Jaycob Bechtol (2016-17 & 2018-19)
- Rodolfo Mendez (2016-17 & 2018-19)
- Tyler Blagg (2015-16 & 2018-19)
- Corey Perkins-Willett (2015-16 & 2018-19)
MEN’S BOWLING
NJCAA National Tournament Qualifier
- Vincent Birch – 7th in Nation in Doubles
- Tony Long – 7th in Nation in Doubles
All-Region XII Team
- Vincent Birch
All-MCCAA
- Vincent Birch
Team Awards
- King Pin Award – Vincent Birch
- Most Improved Bowler – Brad Brewer
Two Year Participants Award
- Vincent Birch
- Brad Brewer
- Tony Long
- Lucas Plough
WOMEN’S BOWLING
The women’s team finished second in the nation
NJCAA All-American
- Meagan Batka finished 2nd in All Events and was named All American
NJCAA Medalists
- Meagan Batka medaled in Singles (3rd place)
- The team of Rachel Pierce & Jamie Perry medaled in Doubles (3rd place)
All-Region XII Team
- Kendra Schuitema
- Rachel Pierce
- Meagan Batka
- Jamie Perry
- Ashlyn Cross
Region XII Singles Champion
- Kendra Schuitema
All-MCCAA
- Kendra Schuitema
- Rachel Pierce
- Meagan Batka
- Jamie Perry
- Ashlyn Cross
MCCAA Bowler of the Year
- Kendra Schuitema
MCCAA All-Freshman Team
- Meagan Batka
Freshman of the Year
- Meagan Batka
Team Awards
- King Pin Award – Meagan Batka
- Most Improved Bowler– Kendra Schuitema
Two Year Participation Awards
- Ashlyn Cross
- Jamie Perry
- Kendra Schuitema
- Breanna Stroven
MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
NJCAA Region XII Champions
- Armund Gordon – High Jump
- Anthony Gualitieri – Long Jump
Spring 2018-19 Athletics Awards
BASEBALL
MCCAA All-Western Conference 3rd Team
- Jake Soules
MCCAA All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
- Jon Henry
- Jake Conklin
- Tommy McCullough
- Jeremy Karthan
Team Awards
- Freshman of the Year – Zach Northcott
- Offense – Jake Conklin
- Defense – Gage Andrews
- Role Player – Jarrett Prins
- Pitcher of the Year – Sean Casey
- MVP – Jake Soules
Two Year Participants Award
- Collin Houseman
- Ben Garcia
- Sean Casey
- Jon Henry
- Gage Andrews
- Jake Conklin
- Ben VanSumeren
- Andrew Tokarz
- Tyson Seymour
- Jeremy Karthan
- Jake Soules
- Tyus Beach
SOFTBALL
MCCAA All-Western Conference Honorable Mention
- Hannah Smith
- Mickayla Greiner
- Rachel Ramont
- Brianna Breen
Two Year Participants Award
- Alyssa Slade
- Hannah Smith
- Allison Frantz
- Kirsten Sweet
- Mickayla Greiner
- Mason Lysiak
MEN’S GOLF
NJCAA Div. II All-American
- Keaton Inglis – Tied for 18th in the Nation
ALL-MCCAA
- Keaton Inglis
MCCAA All-Western Conference
- Keaton Inglis
Western Conference All-Freshman Team
- Reid Sayles
Team Awards
- Low Man Award – Keaton Inglis
- Most Improved Golfer – Reid Sayles
- Coaches Award – Cole Posthumus
MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
NJCAA Region XII Champion
- Derek Monje – Javelin, Hammer Throw, Javelin
- Logan Wells – 100 Meters, 400 Meters
- Noah Hendricks – 800 Meters
- Nic Ruvalacabo – Pole Vault
- Ryan Bytwek – Long Jump
Two Year Participants Award
- Noah Hendricks
- Josh Kyalangalilwa
- Jake Phillips
- Derek Monje
WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
NJCAA Region XII Champion
- Grace Sweet – 800 Meters
Two Year Participants Award
- Hannah Heintzelman