WICHITA, Kan. — The University of Jamestown women's wrestling 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 Jamestown women's wrestling program has participated in a variety of service activities throughout the year, including, but not limited to:
- Volunteering at the University of Jamestown Dine and Bid, an event with a benefit auction to raise funds for the university.
- Volunteering at the local pumpkin patch, where the proceeds go to a Shriners children's hospital.
- Parterning with Orphan Grain Train, an organization that serves those in need around the world.
- Vounteering with the local youth wrestling club twice a week.
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 Wrestling Champions of Character Student-Athletes are:
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
Chloe Taylor |
Avila University |
So. |
Platte City, Mo. |
Gianna Moreno |
Friends University |
Sr. |
San Marcos, Texas |
Grace Todhunter |
University of Jamestown |
Sr. |
Newman Lake, Wash. |
Kaydence Bonewell |
Ottawa University |
So. |
Colorado Springs, Colo. |
Amelia Frounfelter |
University of Saint Mary |
So. |
Mountain Home, Ark. |
Jill High |
York University |
Fr. |
Douglass, Kan. |
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