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Urwiller Earns KCAC Champion of Character for Sterling

Urwiller Earns KCAC Champion of Character for Sterling

WICHITA, Kan. — The Bethel College men's cross country team has been awarded the KCAC Champions of Character Team of the Year honor for their sport in the 2024 season. Champions of Character award winners from each institution have also been chosen. The KCAC Team of Character and Champions of Character awards are sponsored by IMA Financial Group, and both were based on the NAIA Champions of Character award. A team is recognized in each sport, as voted on by their peer coaches.
 



The Threshers have participated in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including, but not limited to:

  • Taking part in a service day on campus
  • Volunteering at the Bluestem Communities Gala fundraiser, which helps provide funds for residents of Bluesteam Communities facilities that are unable to cover the full cost of care. 

 


 

Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.

 

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA Financial Group, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program. 


Your 2024 Men's Cross Country Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:

NAME

INSTITUTION

CLASS

HOMETOWN

Tristen Dye

Bethany College

So.

Marion, Kan.

Tobin Wise

Bethel College

Sr.

Pleasant Hill, Mo.

Eric Patterson

Evangel University

Sr.

Altoona, Iowa

Jake Cruz

Kansas Wesleyan University

Jr.

Pasadena, Texas

Cody Kuss

McPherson College

Jr.

Bremerton, Wash.

Carlos Lopez

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Sr.

Caracus, Venezuela

Brayden Moore

Ottawa University

So.

Fort Scott, Kan.

Dawson Urwiller

Sterling College

Sr.

Hutchinson, Kan.

Matthew Veloz

Tabor College

Sr.

Kyle, Texas

Kevin Flannigan

University of Saint Mary

Sr.

Leavenworth, Kan.

Drew Lugafet

York University

Jr.

Hutchinson, Kan.

 


 

About IMA Financial Group

IMA Financial Group is the 10th largest independently owned retail insurance broker in the U.S., offering risk management and insurance services. Founded in 1974, IMA has nearly 650 employees in offices throughout the central U.S.

  


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