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Northland International edges Vikings

The Northland International University men’s soccer team scored twice in a span of 1:06 early in the second half and rode that to a 3-1 nonconference victory over Lawrence University on Friday at Whiting Field West.

The Vikings (0-1-0) got on the board when Erich Lohrmann scored his first career goal off assists from Cameron Pieper and David Caprile at the 22:52 mark.

Lawrence held that 1-0 edge until the 48:41 mark when Paul Chatfield scored for the Pioneers (1-0-0). Josh Netz then gave Northland International the lead at the 49:47 mark.

The Pioneers added a goal at 79:01 from Aaron Debutiaco to complete the scoring.

Travis Kirkland made only three saves and got the win. Kevin Aslett, making his debut in net for the Vikings, made 12 saves.

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Inside LU Athletics: Potent passing combination a constant for Vikings

Change has been following the Lawrence University football team lately like a dog chasing a mailman.

In the last nine months, the Vikings have seen Mike Barthelmess assume the mantle of head coach, a restructuring of duties for the assistant coaches and the return of Lawrence Hall of Famer Rich Agness to the coaching staff.

One thing that hasn’t changed, and it’s likely to be a key to success for the Vikings, is the potent combination of Luke Barthelmess to Tyler Mazur. Lawrence’s standout quarterback and wide receiver set a passel of records last season, but that may just be a warm-up for 2012. The Vikings open the season on Saturday at the Banta Bowl against Cornell College.

“We’re expecting them to raise their level of play this year,” Mike Barthelmess said of Mazur and Luke Barthelmess, the son of the head coach. “As much success as they had last year, we expect them to be better this year.”

Mazur was named to the all-Midwest Conference team a season ago after catching 63 passes for 878 yards and 11 touchdowns. The versatile Mazur also ran 22 times for 96 yards and five scores.

Barthelmess completed 202 of 363 passes for 2,721 yards, 22 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also led the team with 356 yards rushing.

“We could be at the top of the conference in offensive statistics,” Mike Barthelmess said. “I think Luke and Tyler have the ability to be all-conference players and all-Americans. It’s going to be interesting to see what happens. I’m excited to watch as a fan to see the additional stuff we’re doing offensively.”

Coach Barthelmess has turned over offensive coordinator duties to assistants Byron Abram and Mark Beller while he handles the special teams. Teams will have an idea of what Barthelmess and Mazur are going to do, but this dynamic duo also will throw some new looks at the opposition.

“I’ve personally seen Luke mature in the offense since last year compared to the end of the season and spring ball,” Mazur said. “The way he’s able to pick up the offense and his confidence reverberates through the receivers and the line. I think we have a higher confidence level than we had last year.”

It is going to be difficult to top last season when Barthelmess set five season and four game records for the Vikings. His biggest day came when he threw for a conference-record 549 yards at Knox and tossed a Lawrence-record six touchdown passes.

One of those plays typified the blossoming relationship between quarterback and receiver. Mazur lined up deep in Lawrence territory and immediately saw he had no one lined up opposite him.

“We looked at each for a split second,” Mazur said. “We made eye contact. He went back, took one step, threw it to me and 94 yards later it was a touchdown.”

Mazur would finish the game with 220 receiving yards and tied the school record with four touchdown catches. He would go on to set Lawrence game records for touchdowns (5) and points (30) that week. Mazur also set season record with 96 points and 16 touchdowns.

“The chemistry is kind of eerie, almost in the sense that we see the same things on the field without having to say anything,” Luke Barthelmess said of Mazur.

Mazur started his career at Lawrence as a quarterback and was the starter in 2010. Luke Barthelmess then won the job in 2011, and Mazur immediately became the go-to guy at receiver. The Vikings also use Mazur at quarterback in the red zone and in short-yardage situations because of his superlative running ability.

“The thing I love most about Tyler is that he’s unselfish,” said Mike Barthelmess, who said Mazur stands out as a mentor to the incoming players. “It’s really cool to see how he’s giving of himself to his teammates.”

Any animosity that could have remained after Mazur and Barthelmess battled for the quarterback job melted in a close friendship. They are the first players on the practice field and the last to leave. They talk about practice, play catch and generally act like the great friends they’ve become.

“That happens pretty much every day,” Mazur said. “We toss it around. Play a little long toss and chat about practice. First on the field, last off the field, just trying to get every little bit out of it. We’ve become friends. We’re not trying to battle against each other. We’re trying to work with each other.”

Luke Barthelmess and Mazur also share an extreme passion for football. That has helped forge their friendship, and it also has taught them that every moment spent with the team is precious.

“You don’t want to feel you’ve wasted a minute,” Luke Barthelmess said. “We’re going into my junior year here, and I know I’m going to blink and it’s going to be this time next year. I’m terrified to think I might waste a minute.”

Vikings hit the road

Most of Lawrence’s fall sports teams open on the road this weekend. The volleyball team is playing four matches in Virginia, and the women’s soccer is headed to the Chicago suburbs for a pair of matches. Cross country is closer to home as it participates in the Tom Barry Invitational in Green Bay. Men’s soccer is at home when it opens its season on Friday against Northland International on Whiting Field West.

Editor’s Note: Inside LU Athletics is a notes package written by Lawrence University Director of Athletic Media Relations Joe Vanden Acker. It will feature teams and individual players, recap weekly awards or highlights and take a look at what’s ahead for the Vikings.

 

Three Vikings sign pro hockey contracts

Three Lawrence University hockey players have signed to play for professional teams in the United States and Sweden.

Defenseman Jameson Raymond, forward Matt Hughes and forward Ben DiMarco, all 2012 Lawrence graduates, have signed pro contracts.

“This is an exciting time for the three young men and our program,” Lawrence coach Mike Szkodzinski said. “The program has grown and is respected at the professional level. Ben, Jameson and Matt have all worked extremely hard for their opportunities and most certainly are the type of young men who represent Lawrence University hockey very, very well. The coaching staff couldn’t be happier for them.”

 

Raymond, a native of Flint, Mich., has signed with the Knoxville Ice Bears of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Raymond was an All-Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association selection in 2011-12 after scoring three goals and adding 16 assists for 29 points. Raymond scored 18 goals and had 55 assists for 73 points in 111 career games.

Hughes, who hails from Goodrich, Mich., is playing with Hedemora SK of the Swedish Division 1. Hughes, also an All-MCHA selection in 2011-12, scored 15 goals and added 12 assists for 27 points. Hughes scored 46 goals and handed out 45 assists for 91 points in his career.

A native of Galveston, Texas, DiMarco signed with Vallentuna BK of the Swedish Division 1. DiMarco had one goal and three assists for four points this past season and finished his career with 21 goals and 28 assists for 49 points.

This trio of players was key over the past four seasons as Lawrence won 53 games, the best four-year stretch in the program’s history.

The trio of Hughes, Raymond and DiMarco join five other Lawrence players that have signed pro contracts during Szkodzinski’s tenure. Josh Peterson (Flint Generals), Nick Jennette (Huntsville Havoc), Corey Garrett (Finland), Josh DeSmit (Finland) and Billy Siers (Elmira Jackals) have all played professionally.

Lawrence opens its season on Oct. 27 at the Appleton Family Ice Center with an exhibition game against the Wisconsin Rampage.

Proctor, four from class of 2002 headed to Hall of Fame

Long-time women’s basketball coach Amy Proctor and four athletes from the class of 2002 will be inducted into the Lawrence University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame on Oct. 5.

Proctor is joined by wrestler Andy Kazik, hockey and soccer star Tom Conti, dominating swimmer Daniel Hurley and soccer standout Megan Tiemann.

Amy Proctor

A native of Green Bay, Wis., Amy Proctor resurrected the Lawrence women’s basketball program and no basketball coach has won more games with the Vikings.

Proctor served as the head women’s basketball coach for 19 seasons from 1988 to 2007 and compiled a record of 247-192 for a .563 winning percentage. Proctor won two Midwest Conference championships, one Lake Michigan Conference championship and her teams made one NCAA Division III Tournament appearance.

Proctor took over a program that had seen its season canceled in 1987-88 and immediately led the squad to the 1989 Lake Michigan Conference title. The Vikings followed that by winning the Midwest Conference title in 1990. Lawrence won the Midwest Conference championship again in 1999 and played in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Proctor was named Midwest Conference Coach of the Year in 1999.

Proctor’s teams won a school-record 19 games in 1992-93 and matched that mark again in 2005-06. The Vikings had 14 winning seasons and 16 seasons of .500 or better in Proctor’s 19 years at the helm. Lawrence also qualified for the four-team Midwest Conference Tournament 12 times under Proctor.

When Proctor first came to Lawrence, she also served as head volleyball coach. She coached the Vikings for five seasons (1988-92) and had a record of 56-82. Proctor had two winning seasons and the team set a school record with 18 victories in 1992, a mark that stood until 2001.

Proctor also served as director of athletics from 1993-99 and oversaw a transformation of the coaching staff. Proctor hired John Tharp to guide the men’s basketball program and Kim Tatro to coach the softball and volleyball squads. Proctor also expanded the coaching staff to allow men’s and women’s soccer and hockey to have full-time coaches.

Proctor retired from college coaching in 2007 and now works as a commercial lines underwriter at Secura Insurance.

Tom Conti ’02

Tom Conti starred on the pitch and the ice for the Vikings.

For the Lawrence hockey team, Conti scored goals. For the Lawrence soccer team, Conti stopped the opposition from scoring.

A forward on the hockey team, Conti was the school’s career scoring leader with 89 points when he graduated. Conti’s 40 goals and 49 assists also made him the career leader when his career was complete.

An All-Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association selection in 2002, Conti set Lawrence records with nine points and seven assists in the same game against Illinois Benedictine College back in 1998. A team captain, Conti set school season records with 29 points and 19 assists in 1998-99.

A defender for the soccer team, Conti spearheaded the Lawrence defense for four seasons. A three-time All-Midwest Conference selection (1999, 2000, 2001), Conti was at the forefront of the renaissance of the men’s soccer program under head coach Blake Johnson. Conti also earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Central Region honors in 2001.

Conti won Lawrence’s Outstanding Freshman Athletic Award for Men and also earned the Iden Charles Champion Cup. In addition, Conti was one of four finalists for the Hockey Humanitarian Award.

A stellar student, Conti was a CoSIDA four-time Academic All-Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association selection. He earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections and was a two-time Academic All-District 5 selection.

A native of Atlanta, Ga., Conti is a software developer at Epic Systems and lives in Monona, Wis.

Daniel Hurley ’02

I guess you could say Daniel Hurley is a perfectionist.

The native of St. Phillip’s, Newfoundland, went 12-for-12 in individual races at the Midwest Conference Championships and was named the league’s Swimmer of the Year three times. Hurley never lost an individual race at the Midwest Conference Championships and led Lawrence to the 2000 team title. Hurley finished his career with 17 conference titles, earning five relay crowns to go with the 12 individual titles.

Hurley won the 1,650-yard freestyle, 500 freestyle and 400 individual medley to go along with being on the winning 800 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay teams at the 1999 Midwest Conference Championships. Lawrence won the team title in 2000, and Hurley won his first of three consecutive Midwest Conference Swimmer of the Year awards. He again won 1,650 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 400 IM and also swam on the winning 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay teams.

Hurley took home individual titles in the 500 freestyle and 400 IM but added his first crown in the 200 butterfly at the 2001 Midwest Conference Championships. He also was part of the winning 400 freestyle relay team on his way to winning Swimmer of the Year honors. Hurley swept the same three races (200 butterfly, 400 IM, 500 freestyle) at the 2002 Midwest Conference Championships on his way to his third consecutive Swimmer of the Year award.

Hurley set Midwest Conference records in 500 freestyle (4:41.01), 1,000 freestyle (9:51.40) and 1,650 freestyle (16:29.69). He also set Midwest Conference Championships records in 500 freestyle (4:41.01), 1,000 freestyle (9:51.40), 1,650 freestyle (16:29.69) and 400 IM (4:10.44). Hurley also continues to hold Lawrence records in the 500 freestyle, 1,000 freestyle, 1,650 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay.

Hurley also is a 12-time Wisconsin Private College Championship champion (four titles in 2002, three in 2001, three in 2000, two in 1999) and helped the Vikings win the team title in 1999, 2000 and 2002.

An outstanding student as well, Hurley earned the maximum of three Academic All-Midwest Conference selections. He also was named a NCAA Postgraduate Scholar.

Hurley is a postdoctoral psychology resident at the Washington State University Psychology Clinic and lives in Moscow, Idaho.

Andy Kazik ’02

Andy Kazik stands alone atop the podium of Lawrence wrestling because behind his name are the words “national champion.”

The native of De Pere, Wis., became the only Lawrence wrestler to win a NCAA Division III title when he won the crown at 184 pounds in 2002.

A two-time All-American, Kazik compiled a career record of 129-18, and that is good for second on the Lawrence career wins list. His career .878 winning percentage ranks fourth all-time, but it is first among wrestlers with at least 50 victories.

A three-time qualifier for the NCAA Division III Championships, Kazik completed a 40-0 season in 2002 by winning the national title. He defeated Augsburg College’s Ricky Crone 4-2 in the national title match. Kazik’s 40-0 record ranks first in season winning percentage and is the third-most wins in a season.

Kazik finished 41-4 in 2000-01 and earned All-America honors for the first time when he finished third at 184 pounds at the NCAA Championships. Kazik and teammate Ross Mueller both finished third at the NCAA Championships in 2001, and the Vikings finished 10th in the team standings, the highest finish ever by a Lawrence team at the national meet. Kazik’s 41 wins in 2000-01 is the second-highest season total in Lawrence history.

As a sophomore in 1999-2000, Kazik went 32-6 and qualified for the NCAA Championships for the first time. Kazik, who ranks eighth on the Lawrence list with 22 pins, began his career with a 16-8 mark as a freshman in 1998-99.

Kazik also played football in the 2002 season, started at linebacker and led the team with 89 tackles.

Kazik lives in De Pere and is an outside sales representative at McJunkin Red Man Corp., in Appleton.

Megan Tiemann ’02

Megan Tiemann was the offensive force that powered Lawrence women’s soccer to the top of the Midwest Conference.

A forward for the Vikings, Tiemann was a two-time Midwest Conference Player of the Year and four-time all-conference selection. Tiemann led the Vikings to two Midwest Conference Tournament titles and the 2000 Midwest Conference championship.

A native of Kent, Wash., Tiemann graduated as Lawrence’s career leader with 55 goals, 25 assists and 135 points.

Tiemann scored 17 goals and had five assists for 39 points on her way to being named Midwest Conference Player of the Year in 1998. The Vikings finished 11-6-1 and went 7-1-1 in the conference that season. Tiemann was a first-team all-conference selection in 1999 as she scored 17 goals and had 10 assists for 44 points in 1999. The Vikings advanced to the Midwest Conference Tournament championship game in both 1998 and 1999.

Tiemann scored both goals, including the game-winner in the third overtime, in the 2000 Midwest Conference Tournament championship game. In leading Lawrence to its first Midwest Conference championship, Tiemann scored eight goals and had five assists for 21 points and was a first-team all-conference pick for the 2000 season. The Vikings also played in the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time in 2000.

Tiemann was named the 2001 Midwest Conference Player of the Year when she scored 13 goals and had five assists for 31 points. Lawrence won a school-record 13 games, and Tiemann scored the only goal in the Vikings’ 1-0 win over St. Norbert College in the title game at the Midwest Conference Tournament.

Lawrence became the first Midwest Conference team to host, and win, a NCAA Division III Tournament game when the Vikings beat Aurora University 2-1 in 2001. Tiemann scored both goals in Lawrence’s victory.

Tiemann lives in Washington, D.C., and is a sergeant with the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.

 

Track teams capture academic honor for third consecutive year

The Lawrence University track and field squads have been chosen as All-Academic Teams by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the third consecutive year.

The Vikings earned the All-Academic Team designation by having at least a 3.10 cumulative grade point average. Lawrence has earned the award in each of head coach Jason Fast’s three seasons with the Vikings.

“I’m very proud of our men and women for earning this great distinction for three consecutive years,” Fast said. “This award is a testament to the dedication of this group of student-athletes both on and off the track.”

The Lawrence women were among 137 Division III teams to earn the award. Lawrence had a grade point average of 3.51, which was the 14th-best grade point average in the nation. The Vikings were one of four women’s teams from the Midwest Conference to earn the award, and Lawrence had the highest grade point average among those schools.

The Lawrence men were among 74 Division III teams to earn the All-Academic Team award. The Vikings had a grade point average of 3.38, and that was the highest among the three Midwest Conference teams that earned the award. Lawrence had the 16th-best grade point average in the country.

Lawrence also saw its fortunes improve on the track during this past season. The Lawrence men posted their best finish at the Midwest Conference Championships since 2005, and the women had their best finish at the league championships since 2006.

Lawrence volleyball team earns AVCA academic honor

The Lawrence University volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the 2011-12 season.

The award is given to teams that display excellence in the classroom by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average. Lawrence was one of 90 NCAA Division III teams to receive the award. The Vikings posted an impressive 3.398 team grade point average.

“We are proud of our team’s academic accomplishments,” Lawrence coach Matt Schoultz said. “Our players are motivated to be great in the classroom. They truly represent the balance that NCAA Division III student-athletes are meant to have.”

Members of the Lawrence volleyball team were recently honored by the Midwest Conference for their academic achievement as well. The Vikings had 11 players earn Academic All-Midwest Conference honors. To be eligible for that award, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.33 grade point average during the academic season.

Lawrence opens its 2012 season when it travels to compete in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va., on Aug. 31.

Vikings add talent, depth to volleyball squad with seven newcomers

The Lawrence University volleyball team adds seven faces when it takes to the court this fall, Vikings coach Matt Schoultz announced Tuesday (July 17).

The newcomers are: Megan Conley of Elroy, Wis., Molly Hopkins of Shorewood, Wis., Savanah McCarthy of Bryant, Wis., Kelsey Stalker of Milton, Wis., Terese Swords of Evanston, Ill., Anna Wawiorka of Oconto Falls, Wis., and Andrea Wilkinson of Racine, Wis.

“The 2012 class has talent and numbers,” Schoultz said. “This class will help us with all phases of the game. I am extremely excited about this group and how they will fit into our team for the 2012 season.”

Megan Conley, Elroy, Wis./Royall, 6-0, Middle Hitter/Outside Hitter

Conley was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Royall High School.  A team captain as a senior, Conley led her team in blocks, kills and aces in her final prep season. A three time all-conference selection, Conley was unanimous first-team pick as a senior, first team as a junior and a second-team pick her sophomore year. Conley helped her volleyball teams earn two conference championships and three regional titles. Conley also competed in three years of varsity track, two years of varsity basketball and one year of varsity softball. Conley has been named to the National Honor Society and received High Honors. She also was a four-year member of concert choir and FFA. Conley has played club volleyball for Wisconsin Power Volleyball Club and is the daughter of Annette Bender. She plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).

Molly Hopkins, Shorewood, Wis./Shorewood, 5-9, Rightside Hitter

Hopkins was a four-year varsity player and four-year letter winner for Shorewood High School. Hopkins also participated in varsity track for one year at Shorewood. Hopkins was named to the National Honor Society and was involved with student council, the school newspaper (editor) and served as a peer mentor. Hopkins has played club volleyball for Riptide, Ozaukee Wave, Lakeside and, most recently, G-Force. The daughter of Michael and Mary Hopkins, she plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).

Savanah McCarthy, Bryant, Wis./Antigo, 5-6, Setter

McCarthy was a three-year varsity player and two-year letter winner for Antigo High School, where she served as team captain as a senior.  McCarthy earned honorable mention on the all-conference team as a senior. Academically, McCarthy was named to Who’s Who Among Honor Students and received High Honors. McCarthy has played club volleyball for Northern Pride and Northern Trailblazers. The daughter of Trent and Valerie McCarthy, she plans on majoring in biology (marine).

Kelsey Stalker, Milton, Wis./Milton, 5-9, Outside Hitter

Stalker was a four-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Milton High School, where she served as team captain her senior year.  Stalker earned honorable mention on the all-conference team as a junior and senior. Stalker also helped her volleyball team earn conference and regional championships in her senior season. Stalker also participated in varsity track for three seasons and plans to run track at Lawrence. Academically, Stalker has received High Honors. Stalker was a section leader in band and a member of wind ensemble, jazz band and orchestra and has received many state awards for her playing of the clarinet. Stalker also received first place in digital photography onsite at the Visual Arts Classic Regionals and at the State VAC for Digital photography. Stalker has played club volleyball for Wisconsin Performance. The daughter of Keith and Bonnie Stalker, she plans on majoring in environmental studies and art.

Terese Swords, Evanston, Ill./Evanston Township, 5-9, Outside Hitter

Swords was a two-year varsity player and two-year letter winner for Evanston High School. Swords helped her team earn two regional championship crowns. Swords also competed in two years of badminton. Swords was awarded the Michael O. Houlahan Memorial Scholarship and received High Honors. Swords played club volleyball for Wildcat Juniors and Energy Volleyball Club. The daughter of Mark and Valerie Swords, she plans on majoring in English and psychology (pre-medicine).

Anna Wawiorka, Oconto Falls, Wis./Oconto Falls, 5-5, Libero/DS

Wawiorka was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Oconto Falls High School, where she served as team captain her senior year. Wawiorka helped her team earn two conference championships, two regional championships and one sectional championship in her last two seasons. Wawiorka also is a standout softball player and won four letters on the diamond. Wawiorka has received all-conference honors in softball and helped her team to two conference championships, two regional titles and one sectional crown. Wawiorka also plans to play softball for the Vikings. In the classroom, Wawiorka was a WIAA Scholar Athlete, a member of National Honor Society and received High Honors. The daughter of Robert and Jackie Wawiorka, she plans on majoring in chemistry.

Andrea Wilkinson, Racine, Wis./Lutheran, 5-10, Outside Hitter

Wilkinson was a three-year varsity player and three-year letter winner for Racine Lutheran High School, where she served as team captain her senior year. A two-time all-conference selection, Wilkinson was a second-team pick as a senior and earned honorable mention as a junior. She also received honorable mention on the All-Racine County team and was selected as the team’s offensive MVP. Wilkinson also played three years of varsity basketball, three years of varsity softball and one year of varsity trap shooting and plans to compete on the Lawrence women’s basketball team. Academically, Wilkinson was the class valedictorian, U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete and a WIAA Scholar Athlete. Wilkinson has received the State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award, Racine Lutheran High School Scholastic/Athletic Excellence Award, Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, U.S. President’s Acadmic Excellence Award and the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. Wilkinson has played club volleyball for Foxfire Volleyball Club and Razor Sharp Volleyball Club. The daughter of Mike and Cheryl Lynn Wilkinson, she plans on majoring in biology (pre-medicine).

Lawrence opens its season Aug. 31 when the Vikings travel to compete in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament in Virginia Beach, Va.

Student-athletes receive awards at Honors Celebration

Fourteen Lawrence University student-athletes were recently honored at the 2012 Honors Celebration.

The awards and winners are as follows.

The Ruth Bateman Award is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability and leadership by a female athlete. Senior Mallory Koula (Appleton, Wis./Kimberly) completed a record-setting career as a forward on the women’s soccer team. Koula set Lawrence career records for goals and points and set the NCAA Division III record for fastest three consecutive goals in a game. Koula was named the Midwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

The Iden Charles Champion Cup is given for excellence in scholarship, athletic ability, college spirit and loyalty. Junior Sam Stevens (Suamico, Wis./Bay Port) was the Midwest Conference cross country champion and led Lawrence to the team championship. Stevens is a nine-time All-Midwest Conference honoree and won a pair of conference titles this past season. He took the 5,000 indoors and won the 1,500 outdoors.

The Outstanding Freshman Athletic Award for Men is given the freshman man who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Peter Emery (Goleta, Calif./Virtual) won the award after posting a 12-9-3 record for the Vikings with a 2.37 goals against average and .924 save percentage.

The Outstanding Freshman Athletic Award for Women is given to the freshman woman who has made the most outstanding contribution to Lawrence athletics. Swimmer Taylor Winter (Bayside, Wis./Nicolet) won the first Midwest Conference title of her career by taking the 500-yard freestyle at the league championships. Winter, who was named a Midwest Conference Swimmer of the Week, also swam to victory in the 1,650 freestyle at the Wisconsin Private College Championships.

The Ralph V. Landis Award was established by the Lettermen of Lawrence in honor of Dr. Landis, physician to Lawrence students from 1926-78, and is awarded for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics by a senior male athlete. Senior hockey players Matt Hughes (Goodrich, Mich./Goodrich) and Jameson Raymond (Flint, Mich./Kearsley) shared the award. Hughes and Raymond were the the key players in leading Lawrence to its best four-year stretch in the program’s history. Both players were All-Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association selections.

The Charles E. Pond Award for Men is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior man in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit and scholarship. Cam Blegen (Whitefish Bay, Wis./Whitefish Bay) has lettered in both track and field and soccer during his time at Lawrence. In addition to his performance on the track, Blegen also served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was an Academic All-Midwest Conference selection.

The Charles E. Pond Award for Women is given for all-around athletic ability by a senior woman in two or more sports and for sportsmanship, school spirit, and scholarship. Sam Nimmer (Appleton, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) won four letters in volleyball and when an injury prevented her from completing her basketball career, she served as a student assistant coach this past season. Nimmer also is a member of the Academic All-Midwest Conference team.

The Marion Read Award is given for outstanding contributions to Lawrence athletics. Shannon Murray (Lawrenceville, Ga./Dacula) earned All-Midwest Conference honors in softball and was chosen for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Great Lakes Region team. Murray also serves as a student athletic trainer for both women’s tennis and basketball.

The Letterwinner Award is presented by the L Club to those outstanding seniors who have earned eight or more letters. The winners are:

Cam Blegen (Whitefish Bay, Wis./Whitefish Bay), soccer and track and field;

Tom Coben (St. Paul, Minn./Central), cross country and track and field;

Sam Estrem (Newberg, Ore./Catlin Gabel), cross country and track and field;

Nick Kerkman (Mequon, Wis./Homestead), football and track and field;

Emily Muhs (Janesville, Wis./Craig), cross country and track and field;

Rachel Young (Minneapolis, Minn./Cretin-Derham Hall), cross country and track and field.

Lawrence places 168 on Academic All-Midwest Conference team

Lawrence University had 168 student-athletes earn Academic All-Midwest Conference honors for the 2011-12 academic year.

The women’s indoor track team led the way with 17 selections, and women’s outdoor track had 14 selections. Nearly 75 percent of the women on the indoor track team earned academic all-conference honors. Leading the way among the men’s teams was football, which had 13 players selected.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.33 grade point average during the awarded academic season.

Teams and selections are as follows.

Football

Sam Ausloos, Jr., Baileys Harbor, Wis., history;

Luke Barthelmess, So., Appleton, Wis., economics and mathematics;

Alex Brewer, Jr., Rio, Wis., economics;

Dan Dubnicka, So., Slinger, Wis., undecided;

Eric Follett, Sr., West Bend, Wis., economics;

Ben Hartman, Sr., Portage, Wis., history;

Mats Jonsson, Sr., Barcelona, Spain, economics;

Tyler Mazur, Jr., Reedsburg, Wis., biology;

Alex Schmitt, Jr., Reedsburg, Wis., biology;

Nick Schubert, So., Beaver Dam, Wis., economics;

Nick Thackston, Sr., Lake Villa, Ill., government;

Brandon Van Zeeland, Jr., Kimberly, Wis., economics;

Sam Wagner, So., Salem, Wis., undecided.

Men’s Soccer

Hashim Allah-Morad, Jr., Fresh Meadows, N.Y., government;

Vince Butitta, Sr., Delavan, Wis., biology;

David Caprile, Jr., Evanston, Ill., economics;

Joe Cullen, So., White Bear Lake, Minn., physics;

Stephen Exarhos, Sr., Richland, Wash., physics;

Erich Lohrmann, So., Mooresville, N.C., physics and mathematics;

Karl Mayer, Jr., Northbrook, Ill., physics and mathematics;

Simon Newsom, Jr., Shorewood, Wis., biology;

Cameron Pieper, So., Fond du Lac, Wis., mathematics and music performance;

Colin Potts, Jr., Berkeley Lake, Ga., mathematics and computer science;

Cooper Sinai-Yunker, So., Seattle, Wash., undecided;

Kelson Warner, So., Fish Creek, Wis., undecided.

Women’s Soccer

Jennifer Angeli, Fr., Glendale, Wis., undecided;

Anita Babbitt, So., Evanston, Ill., history;

Cassie Burke, Jr., Golden Valley, Minn., biochemistry;

Elyse Daly, Jr., Rockford, Ill., psychology;

Shea Davis, So., Manhattan Beach, Calif., biology;

Ellie Galvin, Jr., Elmhurst, Ill., environmental studies;

Dani Glass, Fr., Deerfield, Ill., English;

Natalie Jin, Sr., Plymouth, Minn., chemistry;

Mallory Koula, Sr., Kimberly, Wis., biochemistry;

Aubrey Lawlor, Fr., Chisago, Minn., undecided;

Cadence Peckham, Sr., Walnut Creek, Calif., music performance.

Volleyball

Clare Bohrer, Sr., Eau Claire, Wis., music performance;

Alissa Geipel, So., Hartland, Wis., undecided;

Lily Heun, So., Port Washington, Wis., biology;

Emma Kane, Jr., Racine, Wis., anthropology;

Bethany Larsen, Jr., Pleasant Prairie, Wis., anthropology;

Shannon McLain, Jr., Mukwonago, Wis., psychology;

Diane McLeod, So., Hartland, Wis., undecided;

Presley Neuman, Fr., Appleton, Wis., undecided;

Sam Nimmer, Sr., Appleton, Wis., economics;

Kate Rosenbalm, So., Waterford, Wis., biochemistry and biology;

Kathleen Rowland, So., Champaign, Ill., undecided.

Men’s Cross Country

Jamie Brisbois, So., Falcon Heights, Minn., biochemistry, chemistry and French;

Tom Coben, Sr., St. Paul, Minn., environmental studies;

Sam Estrem, Sr., Newberg, Ore., mathematics and computer science;

Kevin Fitzgerald, So., Naperville, Ill., undecided;

Sam Stevens, Jr., Suamico, Wis., biology;

Dan Thoresen, So., Verona, Wis., biochemistry.

Women’s Cross Country

Marty Allen, Jr., Weston, Mass., art history and history;

Amanda Dwyer, So., Ralston, Neb., biology, environmental studies;

Rosie Graber, Sr., St. Paul, Minn., German and music;

Maggie Mahaffa, Fr., Iowa City, Iowa, undecided;

Emily Muhs, Sr., Janesville, Wis., government;

Anna Ratliff, So., Elmhurst, Ill., biochemistry;

Kristina Riemer, Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, biology;

Kassidy Rinehart, Fr., Hortonville, Wis., undecided;

Amelia Sancilio, Sr., Roseville, Minn., anthropology and biology;

Kelsey Steffens, Fr., Wildwood, Ill., biology, environmental studies and psychology;

Savannah Vogel, Fr., Deerfield, Wis., undecided;

Rachel Young, Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Chinese language and literature and Spanish.

Women’s Tennis

Polly Dalton, Fr., Hartford, Wis., undecided;

Brenna Decker, So., Johnsburg, Ill., biology;

Melissa Heeren, Fr., Wausau, Wis., undecided;

Allison Juda, Fr., Maple Grove, Minn., English;

Beth Larson, Sr., Maplewood, Minn., French;

Gayatri Malhotra, So., Litchfield Park, Ariz., undecided;

Martha McConnell, So., Wayne, Ill., music performance;

Jennifer Roesch, Jr., Cedarburg, Wis., German and history;

Tess Vogel, Fr., Southbury, Conn., music performance;

Elena Watson, Fr., Sunbury, Ohio, anthropology and biology.

Men’s Basketball

Tom Antosz, Sro., Norridge, Ill., history;

Andrew Borresen, Fr., West Bend, Wis., undecided;

Adam Breseman, So., Baileys Harbor, Wis., undecided;

Conor Klusendorf, Jr., Chicago, Ill., psychology;

Tyler Mazur, Jr., Reedsburg, Wis., biology;

Chase Nelson, So., Custer, Wis., undecided.

Women’s Basketball

Aubrey Lawlor, Fr., Chisago, Minn., undecided;

Amber Lisowe, So., Chilton, Wis., biology;

Presley Neuman, Fr., Appleton, Wis., undecided;

Kassidy Rinehart, Fr., Hortonville, Wis., undecided.

Men’s Swimming

Peter Brengel, Sr., Milwaukee, Wis., government;

Walker Brengel, So., Milwaukee, Wis., studio art;

David Dulak, Sr., Red Wing, Minn., biochemistry and Spanish;

Cameron Gmehlin, So., Montgomery, Ala., biology and Russian studies;

Charlie Malchow, So., Minneapolis, Minn., undecided;

Peter Mohr, Sr., Sheboygan, Wis., history;

Caleb Stellmach, Sr., St. Cloud, Minn., philosophy;

Karl Vogel, Sr., Oak Park, Ill., classics.

Women’s Swimming

Hannah Gabriel, So., Elmhurst, Ill., French and physics;

Julia Heller, Jr., Daly City, Calif., English;

Molly Ingram, Sr., Topeka, Kan., economics and anthropology;

Diana Jurand, Sr., Shenandoah Junction, W.V., theatre arts;

Jennifer Loepfe, So., LaCrescent, Minn., undecided;

Helen Noble, So., St. Louis Park, Minn., biology and environmental studies;

Katie Obermiller, So., Wayzata, Minn., French and government;

Lina Rosenberg, Fr., Washington, D.C., undecided;

Sam Schilsky, Jr., Pleasantville, N.Y., biology;

Shannon Strombom, So., Peachtree City, Ga., psychology;

Taylor Winter, Fr., Bayside, Wis., undecided.

Men’s Indoor Track

Cam Blegen, Sr., Whitefish Bay, Wis., biology;

Jamie Brisbois, So., Falcon Heights, Minn., biochemistry, chemistry and French;

Tom Coben, Sr., St. Paul, Minn., environmental studies;

Sam Estrem, Sr., Newberg, Ore., mathematics and computer science;

Kevin Fitzgerald, So., Naperville, Ill., undecided;

Stan Jablonski, Sr., River Hills, Wis., biology;

Graham Jones, Fr., Indianapolis, Ind., undecided;

Sam Stevens, Jr., Suamico, Wis., biology;

Dan Thoresen, So., Verona, Wis., biochemistry.

Women’s Indoor Track

Marty Allen, Jr., Weston, Mass., art history and history;

Anna Bolgrien, Fr., Duluth, Minn., undecided;

Shea Davis, So., Manhattan Beach, Calif., biology;

Amanda Dwyer, So., Ralston, Neb., biology, environmental studies;

Rosie Graber, Sr., St. Paul, Minn., German and music;

Mallory Koula, Sr., Kimberly, Wis., biochemistry;

Sam Luebke, So., Greendale, Wis., undecided;

Maggie Mahaffa, Fr., Iowa City, Iowa, undecided;

Emily Muhs, Sr., Janesville, Wis., government;

Anna Ratliff, So., Elmhurst, Ill., biochemistry;

Kristina Riemer, Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, biology;

Amelia Sancilio, Sr., Roseville, Minn., anthropology and biology;

Kelsey Steffens, Fr., Wildwood, Ill., biology, environmental studies and psychology;

Rose Tepper, Jr., Mount Vernon, Iowa, psychology and Spanish;

Savannah Vogel, Fr., Deerfield, Wis., undecided;

Rachel Young, Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Chinese language and literature and Spanish;

Lin Zhao, Jr., Tianjin, China, biology and philosophy.

Golf

Aubrey Lawlor, Fr., Chisago, Minn., undecided;

Tyler Mazur, Jr., Reedsburg, Wis., biology;

Evan Link, Jr., Wilmette, Ill., biology.

Men’s Tennis

Shota Nakada, Fr., Kanagawa, Japan;

Caleb Ray, Sr., Austin, Texas, anthropology.

Baseball

Sam Ausloos, Jr., Baileys Harbor, Wis., history;

Alex Brewer, Jr., Rio, Wis., economics;

Drew Doares, Fr., Holly Springs, N.C., undecided;

Josh Graber, So., Oregon, Wis., undecided;

Tim Kinsella, Fr., Winnetka, Ill., undecided;

Chad Skaer, So., Fond du Lac, Wis., undecided;

Phil Wisniewski, Jr., Chicago, Ill., English.

Softball

Mary Diduch, So., Park Ridge, Ill., English and Spanish;

Alissa Geipel, So., Hartland, Wis., undecided;

Cory Paquette, So., Manitowoc, Wis., government;

Emily Perish, Sr., Frankfort, Ill., government and religious studies.

Men’s Outdoor Track

Cam Blegen, Sr., Whitefish Bay, Wis., biology;

Tom Coben, Sr., St. Paul, Minn., environmental studies;

Sam Estrem, Sr., Newberg, Ore., mathematics and computer science;

Kevin Fitzgerald, So., Naperville, Ill., undecided;

Stan Jablonski, Sr., River Hills, Wis., biology;

Graham Jones, Fr., Indianapolis, Ind., undecided;

Sam Stevens, Jr., Suamico, Wis., biology;

Dan Thoresen, So., Verona, Wis., biochemistry.

Women’s Outdoor Track

Marty Allen, Jr., Weston, Mass., art history and history;

Anna Bolgrien, Fr., Duluth, Minn., undecided;

Amanda Dwyer, So., Ralston, Neb., biology, environmental studies;

Sam Luebke, So., Greendale, Wis., undecided;

Emily Muhs, Sr., Janesville, Wis., government;

Anna Ratliff, So., Elmhurst, Ill., biochemistry;

Kristina Riemer, Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, biology;

Kassidy Rinehart, Fr., Hortonville, Wis., undecided.

Amelia Sancilio, Sr., Roseville, Minn., anthropology and biology;

Kelsey Steffens, Fr., Wildwood, Ill., biology, environmental studies and psychology;

Rose Tepper, Jr., Mount Vernon, Iowa, psychology and Spanish;

Savannah Vogel, Fr., Deerfield, Wis., undecided;

Rachel Young, Sr., Minneapolis, Minn., Chinese language and literature and Spanish;

Lin Zhao, Jr., Tianjin, China, biology and philosophy.