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Putzier Named NAIA Scholar-Athlete

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–William Penn men’s lacrosse player Breck Putzier (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Exercise Science) was recognized for his academic achievements by being named a 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Putzier owned a 3.95 Grade Point Average entering the spring semester. It is Putzier’s second time receiving the award. To be eligible for the award, athletes must maintain a […]

Assaud Earns NAIA Scholar-Athlete Accolade

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Statesmen men’s golfer Francois Assaud (Sr., Montelimar, France, Sports Management) was recognized for his academic achievements by being named a 2024-2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete. Assaud entered the spring semester with a 3.52 Grade Point Average. It is his first career laurel. To be eligible for the award, athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average […]

Five Receive NAIA Scholar-Athlete Awards

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Five members of the William Penn women’s golf team were recognized for their academic achievements by being named 2024-2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Riley Burns (Sr., Edwardsville, Ill., Elementary Education) led the team with a 3.89 Grade Point Average, while Bliss Martin (Jr., Hamilton, Ill., Biology) followed at 3.88 as the spring semester began. Behind them […]

Quintet Pick Up NAIA Scholar-Athlete Recognition

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Five members of the William Penn men’s volleyball team were honored for their outstanding academic achievements by being named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Leading the way was Luke Luckfield (Sr., Honolulu, Hawaii, Software Engineering), who posted an impressive 3.95 Grade Point Average entering the spring semester. Following him was Andrija Miranovic (So., Podgorica, Montenegro, Business […]

JOENS LANDS FOURTH ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HONOR

Indian Hills Athletics

May 13, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Tate Joens (Cedar Rapids, IA/Cedar Rapids Prairie) has been named the 2025 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year, announced by the conference office Tuesday afternoon. Joens lands an unprecedented fourth consecutive conference Athlete of the Year honor for the Indian Hills […]

ARELLANO LAMAS, POUCHOULON EARN PING HONORS

Indian Hills Athletics

May 13, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – Sophomore Emilio Arellano Lamas (Aguascalientes, Mexico/Instituto Universitario Mexico) of the No. 5 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Golf squad has been named a 2025 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING Honorable Mention All-American, announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Tuesday. Along with […]

Central softball team is dancing for the third straight season

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- For a record 33rd time, the Central College softball team heard its name called on the NCAA Division III selection show. The Dutch (26-11) will travel to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and play in a four-team, double-elimination regional which starts Thursday and runs through Saturday. It is one of 16 regional sites that constructed the 64-team […]

Beallis Earns First NAIA All-America Honor

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Britten Beallis (Jr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) garnered yet another postseason award as the 2025 NAIA Men’s Volleyball All-America teams were released Thursday. Beallis was one of nine individuals named Second Team, while nine players were selected to the First Team and eight earned Third-Team status. Beallis’ All-America accolade is his first from the NAIA. […]

Ogunsanya, Kolawole Roll to African Championship Titles

William Penn University Athletics

Casablanca, Morocco–Christianah Ogunsanya (Fr., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) and Esther Kolawole (Fr., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) returned home and continued their domination as they recently claimed crowns at the 2025 African Wrestling Championships. The freshmen, who both won NAIA national titles in March, had no equals as they cruised to a combined 8-0 record at the Championships. […]

West, Lange Secure Player of the Month Honors

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced its April Players of the Month. Men’s track and field athlete Xzavion West (Jr., Guthrie, Ky., Undecided) was named the male recipient, while women’s golfer Olivia Lange (Sr., Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) earned the female honor. West garnered his first career award, while Lange received the […]

             

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