Mount Marty University Honors 2025 Daktronics NAIA Spring Scholar-Athletes

Yankton, S.D. – 

Mount Marty University proudly recognizes a distinguished group of student-athletes who have been named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. This national honor highlights individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom while actively competing in their respective athletic programs. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, appear on their sport's eligibility certificate, and have completed at least one full academic year at their institution.

This year's honorees represent the Lancers across eight spring sports: baseball, softball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's outdoor track and field, and men's and women's tennis.

Baseball

• Colby B. Anderson

• Ryan J. Bachman

• Kannon T. Dumont

• Keegan A. Johnston

• Liam K. Bates

• Zachary M. Clark

• Kael S. Blauwet

• Chase C. King

• Aidan T. Kamperman-Chang

• Joseph M. Gokie

• Cooper R. Mlnarik

• Jay A. Neugebauer

• Hunter Marso

• Slayder A. Watterson

• Zachary J. Hegge

• Conor T. Michaud

• Aspen J. Dahl

• Jackson L. Noem

• William A. Rauch

• Drew M. Ryken

• Cade H. Sudbeck

Softball

• Emma D. Blomme

• Lilinoe Nihi

• Olivia G. Valdez

• Ella K. Ray

• Makayla A. Graunke

• Brooklyn A. Townsend

• Ella G. McNew

• McKenzie D. Gray

• Abigail M. Johnson

Men's Golf

• Trey A. Vande Kop

• Ted R. Bengston

• Wout Kerkhofs

• Hunter L. Bailey

Women's Golf

• Abigail G. Greenhoff

• Jaden N. Kortan

• Tatum L. Jensen

• Kelsey R. Heath

• Trinity F. Palmquist

• Kalee E. Gilsdorf

Men's Outdoor Track and Field

• Zavio E. Prato

• Tague C. Tvedt

• Michael L. Beyer
• Owen Koontz

Women's Outdoor Track and Field

• Mya R. Zohner

• Lexa M. Burtzlaff

• Alexis M. Gosch

• Zelie K. Sorensen

• Andrea B. Sucha

• Taylor A. Hinojosa

• Hilaria E. Rodriguez

• Alexis A. Even

• Ariel M. Waller

• Josey E. Wahlstrom

• Lauren M. Mitchell

Men's Tennis

• Joel S. Barba

• Ignacio Gómez Vázquez

• Marcos Moreno Navarro

• Pablo Rivest

• Luis Lainer

• Oleksandr Makarov

Women's Tennis

• Maria Luisa de Lama

• Alexandra R. Salazar

• Maria A. Medina Lobos

• Camila Lopez

These 77 scholar-athletes exemplify Mount Marty University's strong tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement. The university applauds their dedication and congratulates them on receiving this prestigious honor. They continue to represent the Lancer spirit with pride, both in the classroom and in competition.