Scots Earn Record Number of Midwest Conference All-Academic Selections

Monmouth, IL (07/20/2020) — Nearly 190 Monmouth College student-athletes representing 29 majors and 17 of the 18 sports sponsored by the Midwest Conference earned a school-record 247 selections on the recently announced MWC All-Academic team for the 2019-20 academic year.

The Midwest Conference awarded Academic All-Conference status to student-athletes who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.33 during the just concluded academic year. All student-athletes who earned varsity letters, regardless of class year, are eligible for the award.

Exercise science and business were again the two most popular majors among Fighting Scots student-athletes. Exercise science led with 39 student-athletes, just six ahead of business majors. The two most popular majors traded places from one year ago. Biochemistry (17), economics (14) and kinesiology (12) rounded out the five most popular majors. Of the 183 student-athletes honored, 21 were double majors and 46 were multi-sport student-athletes. Among the double major combinations were neuroscience/biochemistry, sociology and anthropology/human services, neuroscience/biology and math/data science.

The following student-athletes are Monmouth's 2019-20 representatives:

Fall Sports
Football (26) - Seniors: Joey Biel (Spokane, Wash.) business, Jared Dace (Roseville, IL) kinesiology, Clark Gaden (Chatham, IL) business and accounting, Mason Harper (Pekin, IL) exercise science, McCauley Johnston (Wyoming, IL) business, Caleb Santana (Buda, TX) business, Brennan White (Virden, IL) exercise science; Juniors: Tucker Anderson (Morton, IL) math, Seth Foster (Palmer, IL) exercise science, Gavin Gard (Danville, IL) exercise science, Nate Graham (Monticello, IL) kinesiology, Blake Haas (Port Byron, IL) exercise science, Carter Lewis (Mount Sterling, IL) business and economics, Francisco Pabon (Orlando, FL) exercise science; Sophomores: Drake Dietrich (Chillicothe, IL) business and economics, Brandon Gaherty (Melbourne, FL) exercise science, Lucas Jones (Evergreen, CO) biology, Matthew McMillan (Loves Park, IL) business and economics, Kaleb Plattenberger (Mount Carroll, IL) kinesiology, Matt Thoele (Springfield, IL) math, Jake Uryasz (Farmington, IL) exercise science, Seby Wolf (Highland, IL) computer science; Freshman: Alex Boswell (Dixon, IL) biochemistry, Derek Brown (Pekin, IL) kinesiology, Addison Fletcher (Monmouth, IL) psychology, Devin Graham (Monticello, IL) kinesiology.

Women's Soccer (19) - Senior: Makayla Shaw (Edwardsburg, MI) biology; Juniors: Kensey Arlt (Wichita, KS) business, Aspen Chadderdon (Marshalltown, Iowa) physics and biochemistry, Taylor Coffman (Carpentersville, IL) biochemistry, Devin Cross (Wentzville, MO) political science, Hadyn DeLeeuw (Kirksville, MO) neuroscience, Karina Ramos (Mesa, AZ) exercise science; Sophomores: Ezzie Baltierra-Chavez (Denver, CO) communication and public relations, Erica Bossard (Otley, Iowa) education, Quinn Cutler (Breese, IL) accounting and business, Jordyn Gosell (Antioch, IL) exercise science, Camie Graham (Plainfield, IL) psychology, Sarah Poirier (Lombard, IL) biochemistry and neuroscience, Shelby Sims (Peoria, IL) psychology, Ashlyn Welch (Grain Valley, MO) English; Freshmen: Kaylee Doebert (Mount Horeb, WI) biology, Nina Guitron (Joliet, IL) exercise science, Sam Koppers (Tinley Park, IL) education, Madison Meldrum (Colona, IL) exercise science.

Men's and Women's Cross Country (15) - Seniors: Mike Bersell (Galva, IL) business and accounting, Tanner Heiple (Pekin, IL) wellness administration; Juniors: Teagan McKenna (Sterling, IL) chemistry, Kirsten Menke (Peoria, IL) exercise science, Julia Sterr (Clinton, IL) biochemistry; Sophomores: Ezzie Baltierra-Chavez (Denver, CO) communication and public relations, Riley Dulin (Monmouth, IL) accounting, Kara Fisher (Monmouth, IL) exercise science, Arika Hofmann (Monmouth, IL) chemistry, Mik Moore (Washington, IL) communication and classics; and Freshmen: Shay Hafner (Sterling, IL) physics, Nyasaina Kwamboka (Nairobi, Kenya) business, Lexi Shields (Viola, IL) exercise science, Natalia Sliwinksa (Chicago, IL) math and computer science, and Emma Wohlstadter (Macomb, IL) international business and theatre.

Men's Soccer (14) - Seniors: Cadan Glattback (Coffs Harbour, Australia) international business, Zach Morgan (Longmont, CO) physics, Lukas Nilsson (East Malvern, Victoria, Australia) computer science, Jack Ressler (Chillicothe, IL) economics, Mario Sanchez (Chicago, IL) psychology, Lucas Sondgeroth (Mapleton, IL) economics and math; Juniors: Alvaro Alvarez (Madrid, Spain) business, Kieren Marshall (Melbourne, Australia) history; Sophomores: Brendan Guenther (Pekin, IL) biochemistry, Jack Millar (Chillicothe, IL) economics; Freshmen: James Azzi (Sydney, Australia) business, Marcos Garibay (Waukegan, IL) business and exercise science, Kai Jones (Melbourne, Australia) economics, Reid Sondgeroth (Mapleton, IL) accounting.

Volleyball (13) - Seniors: Laura Dulee (Bloomington, IL) business and public relations, Ashley Farris (Flanagan, IL) education, Lauren Sperry (Alexis, IL) psychology; Juniors: Riley Cook (Dunlap, IL) exercise science, Sydney McVay (Illinois City, IL) exercise science, Renee Rude (Washington, IL) business and public relations, Abby Teske (Peoria, IL) biopsychology, Abby Tucker (Metamora, IL) biopsychology; Sophomores: Loryn Beal (Pontiac, IL) exercise science, Karlie Drish (Milan, IL) kinesiology, Madi Fellhauer (Jacksonville, IL) biochemistry, Hannah Jones (Davenport, Iowa) biopsychology; Freshman: Amanda Dybal (Apex, NC) biochemistry.

Women's Tennis (6) - Senior: Rachael Leifheit (DeKalb, IL) kinesiology; Juniors: Alison Bowman (Galesburg, IL) biopsychology, Emma Johanns (Burlington, Iowa) neuroscience and biology; Freshmen: Emily Henson (Geneseo, IL) business, Emily Laughlin (Milan, IL) educational studies, Ditza Montesinos (Villa Park, IL) business.

Winter Sports
Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field (39) - Seniors: Vanessa Caldwell (Crete, IL) psychology, Jacob Durdan (Flanagan, IL) business, Aleeka Gentzler (Paxton, IL) education, Josh Gross (LaMoille, IL) kinesiology, Tanner Heiple (Pekin, IL) wellness administration, Jamiya Johnson (Pekin, IL) communication, Lucas Sondgeroth (Mapleton, IL) economics and math; Juniors: Kensey Arlt (Wichita, KS) business, Kenzie Baker (Aledo, IL) exercise science, Katie Hayes (Romeoville, IL) economics, Cindy Ladner (Galesburg, IL) exercise science, Teagan McKenna (Sterling, IL) chemistry, Kirsten Menke (Peoria, IL) exercise science, Mik Moore (Washington, IL) communication and classics, Austin Pfau (Leland, IL) business and economics, Julia Sterr (Clinton, IL) a biochemistry, Zach Vancil (Little York, IL) political science, Josie Welker (Lewistown, IL) chemistry; Sophomores: Ezzie Baltierra-Chavez (Denver, CO) communication and public relations, Andy Bird (Hamilton, IL) kinesiology, Riley Dulin (Monmouth, IL) accounting, Kara Fisher (Monmouth, IL) exercise science, Arika Hofmann (Monmouth, IL) chemistry, Lucas Jones (Evergreen, CO) biology, Jonathan Oradiegwu (Richmond, Texas) biochemistry, Kady Patelski (Clinton, IL) exercise science, Jordan Peckham (Farmington, IL) biochemistry, Seby Wolf (Highland, IL) computer science; Freshmen: Reed Bona (Dyersburg, TN) business, Ally Clay (Jacksonville, IL) public relations, Addi Cox (Morton, IL) English, Luke Ditsworth (Oquawka, IL) physics, Amanda Dybal (Apex, NC) biochemistry, Nyasaina Kwamboka (Nairobi, Kenya) business, Anna Larson (Knoxville, IL) biopsychology, Muhammad Ali Sabtain (LaHore, Pakistan) computer science, Lexi Shields (Viola, IL) exercise science, Reed Wilson (Normal, IL) physics, Emma Wohlstadter (Macomb, IL) international business and theatre.

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving (14) - Senior: Rik Doornenbal (Doorn, Netherlands) international business; Juniors: Matthew Franciscovich (Kewanee, IL) physics, Riley Mann (Metamora, IL) educational studies, Miranda Pasky (Paso Robles, Calif.) art and business; Sophomores: Kyle Jones (Parkland, FL) economics, Daniel Kadlec (Justice, IL) exercise science, Andrew Lee (Pontiac, IL) economics and accounting, Marissa Logan (Elmhurst, IL) kinesiology, Lindsey Turnquist (Ventura, CA) political science; Freshmen: Joseph Addison (Eads, TN) accounting, Kaitlyn Fox (Villa Park, IL) biopsychology, Bella Peetz (Lake Geneva, IL) biopsychology, Jaidlyn Sellers (Tremont, IL) biology.

Women's Basketball (12) - Seniors: Becca Gallis (Kernville, CA) exercise science, Yvonne Ornelas (Santa Ana, CA) business, Carley Turnbull (Mesa, AZ) exercise science; Juniors: Shayne Smith (Hume, IL) exercise science, Stephanie Williams (Tremont, IL) biopsychology; Sophomores: Jordyn Gosell (Antioch, IL) exercise science, Jordan Kintigh (Goshen, Ind.) biochemistry, Josie Morgan (Washington, IL) business, Kaitlyn Osmulski (Peoria, IL) exercise science; Freshmen: Dani Hagens (Aledo, IL) math, Lily Harlan (Washington, IL) chemistry, Zoie Wall (Peoria, IL) biology.

Men's Basketball (7) - Seniors: Will Carius (Bettendorf, Iowa) business, Trey Swearingen (Hanna City, IL) exercise science; Junior: Nathan Schroeder (Watseka, IL) math; Sophomores: Breck Biedscheid (Washington, IL) exercise science, Elijah Campbell (Howe, Texas) exercise science, Briar Greenman (Alpha, IL) business, Jonathan Oradiegwu (Richmond, Texas) biochemistry.

Spring Sports
Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field (39) - Seniors: Vanessa Caldwell (Crete, IL) psychology, Jacob Durdan (Flanagan, IL) business, Aleeka Gentzler (Paxton, IL) education, Josh Gross (LaMoille, IL) kinesiology, Tanner Heiple (Pekin, IL) wellness administration, Jamiya Johnson (Pekin, IL) communication, Lucas Sondgeroth (Mapleton, IL) economics and math; Juniors: Kensey Arlt (Wichita, KS) business, Kenzie Baker (Aledo, IL) exercise science, Katie Hayes (Romeoville, IL) economics, Cindy Ladner (Galesburg, IL) exercise science, Teagan McKenna (Sterling, IL) chemistry, Kirsten Menke (Peoria, IL) exercise science, Mik Moore (Washington, IL) communication and classics, Austin Pfau (Leland, IL) business and economics, Julia Sterr (Clinton, IL) a biochemistry, Zach Vancil (Little York, IL) political science, Josie Welker (Lewistown, IL) chemistry; Sophomores: Ezzie Baltierra-Chavez (Denver, CO) communication and public relations, Andy Bird (Hamilton, IL) kinesiology, Riley Dulin (Monmouth, IL) accounting, Kara Fisher (Monmouth, IL) exercise science, Arika Hofmann (Monmouth, IL) chemistry, Lucas Jones (Evergreen, CO) biology, Jonathan Oradiegwu (Richmond, Texas) biochemistry, Kady Patelski (Clinton, IL) exercise science, Jordan Peckham (Farmington, IL) biochemistry, Seby Wolf (Highland, IL) computer science; Freshmen: Reed Bona (Dyersburg, TN) business, Ally Clay (Jacksonville, IL) public relations, Addi Cox (Morton, IL) English, Luke Ditsworth (Oquawka, IL) physics, Amanda Dybal (Apex, NC) biochemistry, Nyasaina Kwamboka (Nairobi, Kenya) business, Anna Larson (Knoxville, IL) biopsychology, Muhammad Ali Sabtain (LaHore, Pakistan) computer science, Lexi Shields (Viola, IL) exercise science, Reed Wilson (Normal, IL) physics, Emma Wohlstadter (Macomb, IL) international business and theatre.

Baseball (22) - Seniors: Brett Fordyce (Abingdon, IL) exercise science, Arturo Monroy (Chicago, IL) math and data science, Campbell Quirk (Canberra, Australia) exercise science and business, Conner Sharp (Aledo, IL) kinesiology; Juniors: Jordan Ball (Moscow Mills, MO) history, Jake Brewer (Gibson City, IL) exercise science, Grant Powers (Keller, Texas) exercise science, Nathan Willig (Oswego, IL) wellness administration, Thomas Witty (Northbrook, IL) communication; Sophomores: Matt Datlof (Las Vegas, NV) business, Hunter De La Rosa (Moline, IL) kinesiology, A.J. Hatlestad (New Windsor, IL) business, Daniel McClung (Springfield, IL) exercise science, Anthony Ruggles (Aledo, IL) accounting, Jackson Van Iwaarden (Ballwin, MO) accounting, Billy Williams (St. Louis, MO) biology; Freshmen: Nicholas Corman (Monmouth, IL) chemistry, Riley Fetterer (Milan, IL) biochemistry, Addison Fletcher (Monmouth, IL) psychology, Jeff Garrett (Aledo, IL) exercise science, Logan Komater (Ottawa, IL) business, Kale VenHuizen (Port Byron, IL) business.

Softball (18) - Seniors Laura Dulee (Bloomington, IL) business and public relations, Becca Gallis (Kernville, CA) exercise science, Lauren Sperry (Alexis, IL) psychology, Zelinda Taylor (Springfield, IL) biochemistry; Juniors: Savannah Ball (East Peoria, IL) economics and math, Katie Droste (Biggsville, IL) psychology, Brittney Enos (Fisher, IL) sociology/anthropology and human services, Alexis Opel (Morton, IL) biopsychology, Morgan Pizur-Kranc (Joliet, IL) exercise science, Alison Trettin (Manito, IL) biochemistry, Abby Tucker (Metamora, IL) biopsychology; Sophomores: Jenna Pauley (Moline, IL) neuroscience, Jessica Pauley (Moline, IL) biology, Allie Ramlo (Tremont, IL) business; Freshmen: Tori Adolphson (Avon, IL) business, Macey Bland (Galesburg, IL) psychology, Alex Chamberlin (Canton, IL) political science, Kassidy Johnson (Petersburg, IL) education.

Men's Tennis (3) - Junior Joseph Shie (Davenport, Iowa) biology; Sophomores: Brendan Guenther (Pekin, IL) biochemistry, Andrew Shie (Davenport, Iowa) business.