WICHITA, Kan. — The Evangel University football 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 Evangel football team has participated in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including, but not limited to:
- Valor Volunteer Day (in conjunction with Convoy of Hope) - helped bag up groceries for those in need.
- Volunteered at the following events in the community:
- Convoy of Hope Women's Conference
- A Daddy-Daughter Dance that the local YMCA put on.
- Tour de Crawdad - a bike race that benefits Champions Committed to Kids.
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 Football Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
| NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
| Malik Ashford |
Avila University |
Sr. |
Detroit, Mich. |
| Jacob Barnes |
Bethany College |
Sr. |
Kensington, Kan. |
| Frank Driscoll |
Bethel College |
Jr. |
Bartonville, Ill. |
| Nate Swofford |
Evangel University |
Sr. |
Ava, Mo. |
| Wade Bright |
Friends University |
Sr. |
Oologah, Okla. |
| Aiden Kendall |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Newton, Kan. |
| Harley Blaske |
McPherson College |
Sr. |
Sylvia, Kan. |
| TJ Osa |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
Junction City, Kan. |
| DreShaun Flowers |
Southwestern College |
Sr. |
McAlester, Okla. |
| Kendrick Bell |
Sterling College |
Sr. |
Perkins, Okla. |
| Ian Quiring |
Tabor College |
Sr. |
Saratoga Springs, Utah |
| Albert Allen |
University of Saint Mary |
R-Jr. |
Sulphur, La. |
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