WICHITA, Kan. — The Bethany College men's indoor track & field 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 Swedes have participated in a variety of service activities in their community/on campus, including, but not limited to:
- Volunteering at Kids in Christ Kingdom - a local ministry for families and children from kindergarten to sixth grade.
- Starting up Christian Challenge, a ministry, on campus, as well as starting a high school version at a local churgch.
- Assisting in facility management on campus
- Helping community members when they are moving to a new home.
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 Indoor Track & Field Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
| NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
| David Sawyer |
Bethany College |
Sr. |
Goessel, Kan. |
| Tobin Wise |
Bethel College |
Sr. |
Pleasant Hill, Mo. |
| Dakota Spencer |
Evangel University |
Sr. |
Mattoon, Ill. |
| Braeden Harris |
Friends University |
So. |
La Junta, Colo |
| Austin Hess |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Grad. |
Garden City, Kan. |
| Kobe Brown |
McPherson College |
Sr. |
Balch Springs, Texas |
| Jasper Stansell |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
Fr. |
Longview, Texas |
| Brendon Fuller |
Ottawa University |
So. |
Gladewater, TExas |
| Lyrix Howard |
Southwestern College |
Jr. |
Stillwell, Okla. |
| Daryen Jefferson |
Sterling College |
Fr. |
Oklahoma City, Okla. |
| Matthew Veloz |
Tabor College |
Sr. |
Kyle, Texas |
| Robert Hennig |
University of Saint Mary |
So. |
Naples, Fla. |
| Jaden Beske |
York University |
Jr. |
Rhinelander, Wis. |
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