Athletics News

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

WLC Athletics continues its Take 10 series by featuring senior student-athletes. Read more at WLCSports.com.

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PYE '22

Zion, Illinois Women’s Volleyball Sport and Exercise Science

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to attend graduate school to earn a master’s degree in athletic training to become an athletic trainer.

Which WLC faculty member impacted you the most?

Prof. Rachel Kuehl has helped me out so much and has always been there for me no matter how many questions I have...and I have a lot! She has confidence in me and has always believed in me, and that is the greatest feeling to have from a professor.

What would you like us to know about you?

I am very hard working. If I have a goal in mind, I try very hard to achieve it and to give more than 100% to get there.

What is your most memorable moment as a

Warrior? The most memorable thing is not a game, but rather the teammates I have had over the years. Every year on the volleyball team has been amazing because of my teammates. Everyone is so nice and they accept everyone, and that is just truly amazing to me.

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CASTILLO '22

Palmetto, Florida Football

Business Management

What advice would you give to your freshman self?

I would tell my freshman self to stop stressing so much and be patient; everything will soon fall into place.

Which WLC staff member impacted you the most?

Mrs. Suz Otto has made the greatest impact because of how caring she has been since I have been here. She has been the mom in Wisconsin who is here for me, helping me adjust to a new life far away from home.

Which WLC class would you like to take again?

I would retake College 101, because within that class I created a lot of friendships that I still hold today.

What is your most memorable moment as a Warrior?

It was playing against Eureka College my sophomore year. I played well despite an overtime loss, and I had a career-high 20 tackles with one forced fumble as well as a pass breakup.

HOMECOMING FIREWORKS

The Warriors football team smashed several school records, including points scored and total yards, in a 68-41 Homecoming rout of Eureka on October 23 at Raabe Stadium. The postgame fireworks show was sponsored by Gateway Associates of Thrivent Financial.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Juniors Jenna Charron and Ally Goba received postseason recognition from the NACC. Charron, an outside hitter, was named to the 12-member First Team All-NACC for the second straight season. Goba, a defensive specialist, earned her third straight NACC postseason honor after she was selected Honorable Mention. Goba and junior Emily Sarles reached career milestones in October: 1,000 digs for Goba and 1,000 assists for Sarles.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Senior defender Gabi Tomlin was named a NACC Honorable Mention for the second straight year after anchoring the Warriors’ backline. She started all 17 games played and averaged over 88 minutes played per match.

MEN’S SOCCER

Senior forward Jason Cano was named First Team All-NACC for the second time in his career. He was one of three players on the team who started all 18 games, while leading the league in points (32) and goals (13).

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Ali Schmidt was named the NACC Freshman of the Year. She is the first Warriors women’s tennis player to earn this honor. Schmidt was 14-1 in singles play this fall, posting the best mark of any NACC player appearing in more than one match. Sophomore Jena Smith was named to both the All-NACC Singles and AllNACC Doubles Teams. Sophomore Kaytlyn Hartfield was named to the All-NACC Doubles Team for the second straight year.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Senior Chris Krahn collected All-NACC honors for the fourth straight year and sophomore Peyton Hartman added his second straight all-conference finish, as the men’s cross country team placed third out of 13 teams represented at the 2021 NACC Championships.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

Junior Mikaela Sullivan finished 14th overall to receive All-NACC honors for the second time, as the women’s cross country team placed sixth out of 13 teams represented at the 2021 NACC Championships.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Wisconsin Lutheran College enshrined eight new members into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame on October 2, 2021, at the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West. Members of the 2021 induction class included (pictured left to right) Chris Glasel ’08 (baseball), Jamie Hennen ’96 (baseball), Amanda (Markham) Frier ’16 (track & field), Michael Reeves ’15 (football and track & field), Kristen Schulz ’15 (women’s basketball), Wayne A. Smith (coach, women’s basketball), Lee Johnson ’15 (men’s tennis), and Sean Esenberg ’16 (men’s golf). Learn more about each inductee at wlc.edu/HallofFame. Nominations for the Class of 2023 may be submitted online at WLCSports.com beginning in January.