Athletic Director’s List Announced
by Wade Steinlage
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletic Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018-2019 Athletic Director’s List.
Individuals who earned this honor achieved a 3.5 Grade Point Average for the 2018-2019 school year, while also being honored as either all-conference or All-America in their respective sport. A total of 23 student-athletes were honored, highlighted by six from the women’s golf team.
“Our number one priority in intercollegiate athletics is to develop student-athletes into being outstanding citizens, students, and contributors to society,” Rule said. “The members of this group are special because they have shown that commitment, while also excelling in competition. We are very proud of these high-achievers and I am honored to have them as recipients of this prestigious award.”
2018-2019 WPU Athletic Director’s List
Jarrett Hunt–Baseball
Aleksander Kostric–Men’s Bowling
Rok Kostric–Men’s Bowling
Hunter Dailey–Football
Clive Manuao–Football
Haydn Stender–Football
Zachary Chegwidden–Men’s Golf
Nicole Craft–Women’s Bowling
Kayla Gifford–Women’s Bowling
Amber Ovel–Women’s Bowling
Bailey Palmer–Women’s Bowling
Bailee Frayne–Women’s Golf
Alexis Guimaraes–Women’s Golf
Helene Larsen–Women’s Golf
Deanna Peiffer–Women’s Golf
Megan Rhoads–Women’s Golf
Elise Warne–Women’s Golf
Sonia Reddy–Softball
Abby Young–Softball
Corrin Lepper–Women’s Volleyball
Ashley Miller–Women’s Volleyball
Sage Ehresman–Men’s Track and Field
Kayla Music–Women’s Track and Field
Statesmen Receiving Votes to Start 2019 Pitch Season
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team will be in a strong position at the starting line as the NAIA’s preseason top-25 poll was released Wednesday.
WPU, which was 14-5 (8-3 Heart) last year, begins this fall at #33 with 16 points. It is the first time in program history that the navy and gold have been ranked in the preseason rating.
The Heart of America Athletic Conference will seek to ride a huge wave of momentum from last year after having two teams face off for the national title. Reigning national champion Central Methodist is the preseason #1, while defending runner-up Missouri Valley is second. Baker is at #9, while Benedictine (#26) and MidAmerica Nazarene (#36) join William Penn in the receiving votes section.
William Carey (Miss.), Madonna (Mich.), and Rio Grande (Ohio) round out the national top five.
WPU opens its campaign next Saturday, August 24 by hosting Avila in non-conference play at 4:30 p.m.
