GOLDEN HORSESHOES PRESENTED BY THE MOUNT MERCY COUNCIL FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

May 8, 2023 | Hennessey Recreation Center

Social Hour 4:30 pm | Awards Ceremony 5:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Gina Schulte '83 (Mount Mercy Hall of Fame Class of 1990)

Watch on The Heart Conference Network

Award Finalists

Don McCormick Athlete of the Year - Male

Finalists: Yu Sasaki (men's soccer), Brandon Bohn (men's bowling)

Don McCormick Athlete of the Year - Female

Finalists: Jayna Witzany (softball), Megan Kolberg (women's bowling)

Dale Harrison Scholar-Athlete - Male

Finalists: Andrei Tacorda (men's bowling), Caleb Rutherford (men's track & field)

Dale Harrison Scholar-Athlete - Female

Finalists: Ali Robu (women's golf), Breanna Felderman (women's golf), Mackenzie Ullian (women's bowling) , Bre Nail (women's track & field), Sammy Mia (women's basketball)

Newcomer of the Year

Recognizing a freshman or transfer student-athlete who has excelled above their peers in their first year at Mount Mercy.

Men's finalists: Sergio Lizarraga (men's cross country), Brandon Bohn (men's bowling), Keegan Thompson (men's track & field)

Women's finalists: Kirsten Miller (women's golf), Brooklyn Johnson (women's track & field), Aoi Ito (women's golf)

Athlete Appreciation Award

Given by CSA to a behind-the-scenes staff member who has greatly impacted the lives of our student-athletes.

Coaching Staff of the Year

Recognizing the coaching staff with the most success during their season.

Finalists: bowling, track & field, men's volleyball

Most Outstanding Team

Recognizing the teams with the most outstanding season.

Men's finalists: men's volleyball, men's track & field, men's bowling

Women's finalists: women's golf, women's bowling, softball

Outstanding Postseason Performance

Recognizing the best individual performances during postseason competition.

Men's finalists: Brett Lloyd (men's bowling), Grant Case (men's golf), Keegan Thompson (men's track & field)

Women's finalists: Bre Nail (women's track & field), Megan Kolberg (women's bowling)

Best Play

Recognizing the best individual plays during competition.

Men's finalists: Mitch Miller (men's track & field), Akeel Oxley (men's volleyball)

Women's finalists: Breanna Felderman (women's golf), Makenna Moenk (softball), Annika Headington (women's basketball)

Champions of Character Award

Recognizing the team that best exemplifies the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative.

Finalists: women's volleyball, women's golf, spirit squad

The Danny Award

Recognizing student-athletes that display the utmost dedication to their team and are positive role models in athletics.

Men's finalists: Casey Suchor (men's bowling), Caleb Rutherford (men's track & field), Kyle Moeder (baseball)

Women's finalists: Ali Robu (women's golf), Becky Lenton (women's soccer), Jayna Witzany (softball)

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