Mount Marty University

Kosch was a three-sport start that earned five Academic All-American honors during her career. Melissa graduated in 2005 after being the first Lancer female athlete to earn Great Plains Athletic Conference All-Conference honors twice in cross country. She followed that up by earning All-American honors in track her senior season. She was named Honorable Mention All-Conference in basketball her senior season and was among the conference leaders in three categories. She finished her career earning the two major awards issued by the Mount Marty athletic department – the Female Athlete of the Year and the Champions of Character award.