WICHITA, Kan. — The York University women'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 York women's basketball program has been a part of a variety of service projects throuhgout the year, including, but not limited to:
- Spending an hour each week with first and second grade classes at a local elementary school.
- Volunteering at a community-wide Christmas event.
- Serving as the clean-up crew at a function for the Business Club on campus.
- Participating in several different activities that promote mental health awareness.
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 Women's Basketball Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
| NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
| Kathleen Stanley |
Avila University |
Sr. |
Leawood, Kan. |
| Emily Green |
Bethany College |
Sr. |
Stafford, Kan. |
| Celeste Lemus |
Bethel College |
Sr. |
Deer Park, Texas |
| Jazzy Kirby |
Evangel University |
Sr. |
Republic, Mo. |
| Abigail Barr |
Friends University |
Jr. |
Freeport, Ill. |
| Jada Renner |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
Oakley, Kan. |
| Lauren Young |
McPherson College |
So. |
Mulvane, Kan. |
| Jaelin Glass |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
Greenwood, Ark. |
| Tiyani Rollins |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
Lee's Summit, Mo. |
| Callie Scott |
Southwestern College |
Sr. |
Tulsa, Okla. |
| Evie Gill |
Sterling College |
Sr. |
St. George, Kan. |
| Miyah McGee |
Tabor College |
Fifth Year |
Ardmore, Okla. |
| Katelynn Ostronic |
University of Saint Mary |
Sr. |
Osage Beach, Mo. |
| Pasiko Hvichiani |
York University |
Sr. |
Dnipro, Ukraine |
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