WICHITA, Kan. — The Sterling College men's basketball team has been awarded the KCAC Champions of Character Team of the Year honor for their sport in the 2024-25 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 Warriors have participated in a variety of service projects this year, including, but not limited to:
- Volunteering to take out trash for the cafeteria on campus
- Painting homes in the community
- Volunteering to assist with yard work for those who need help around the community
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 2024-25 Men's Basketball Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
| NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
| Josh Kilpatrick |
Avila University |
Sr. |
Grain Valley, Mo. |
| Kendall Collins |
Bethany College |
Sr. |
Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Carter Reid |
Bethel College |
R-Jr. |
Wichita, Kan. |
| Carson Cavalier |
Evangel University |
Sr. |
Waynesville, Mo. |
| Josh Price |
Friends University |
Jr. |
Edmond, Okla. |
| Grant Dye |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Ponca City, Okla. |
| Antonio Watson |
McPherson College |
Sr. |
Midwest CIty, Okla. |
| Amari Woods |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Arlington, Texas |
| Corey "CJ" Brown |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
San Antonio, Texas |
| Jerrod GIllett |
Southwestern College |
Sr. |
Esbon, Kan. |
| Camden Carr |
Sterling College |
So. |
Newton, Kan. |
| Creighton Kukula |
Tabor College |
So. |
Elbing, Kan. |
| Preston Ross |
University of Saint Mary |
So. |
Topeka, Kan. |
| Dylan Holston |
York University |
Sr. |
Omaha, Neb. |
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