Spring NAIA Scholar Athletes Recognized, New Department Record Set
Marshall, Mo., (May 23, 2024)- Missouri Valley College spring athletic teams have produced 40 Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athletes for the 2024 spring sports season spread across 11 separate programs. Softball produced the most scholar athletes of the spring season, with 11 student-athletes recognized. A combined 115 student-athletes were recognized with the award for the 2023-24 academic year, setting a new record department record.
2024 Spring Athletic Season NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athletes:
Cole Deardoff-Baseball
Kenneth Hartline- Baseball
Lucas Stoner- Baseball
Mason Fenwick- Baseball
Nick Jeffries- Baseball
Ruben Fernandez- Baseball
Ryan Knipfer- Baseball
Sam Benz- Baseball
Tyler Grzela- Baseball
Jules Garret-Men's Golf
Leonardo Borzaga- Men's Golf
Nelius De Jager- Men's Golf
Sebasthian Contreras- Men's Golf
Madison Mills-Women's Golf
Allexis Lark-Women's Lacrosse
Khobi Kellerman-Men's Track & Field
Kylie Linson-Women's Track & Field
Paula Romero-Women's Track & Field
Alexis Duenas-Softball
Brianna Vela- Softball
Giulliana Termini- Softball
Joelle Natividad- Softball
Kim Horsten- Softball
Makayla Casjens- Softball
McKenna Christensen- Softball
Miriam Gubo- Softball
Olivia Bettencourt- Softball
Sophie De Rouin- Softball
Stella Cashin- Softball
Alexis Diaz-Men's Tennis
Valentin Laser-Men's Tennis
Anais Gerard-Women's Tennis
Claudia Casas-Women's Tennis
Milene Marciniuk-Women's Tennis
Ruben Baquero- Men's Volleyball
Luca Hasse- Men's Volleyball
Arthur Martineli- Men's Volleyball
Vasil Stoimenov- Men's Volleyball
Georgi Vlahov- Men's Volleyball
Jayden Simpliciano-Men's Lacrosse
Student-athletes must have achieved at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, appear on the eligibility certificate, and be at least a sophomore in the classroom. Combined with the fall and sports seasons, Missouri Valley athletic teams produced 115 scholar athletes for the 2023-24 academic year, which set a new department record.
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