NAIA Releases Winter Scholar-Athletes for 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced its 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for winter sports. Midland University saw 41 student-athletes recognized for their efforts in the classroom while competing in basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, competitive dance, swimming & diving, and wrestling.
To qualify as an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, appear on their sport's eligibility certificate, and have completed at least one full year at their institution.
Midland University Winter 2026 NAIA Scholar-Athletes
Men's Basketball
- Nick Dolezal
- Alec Noonan
- Jake Orr
- Butch Lordeus
- Isaiah Smith
Women's Basketball
- Ellie Bovaird
- Danielle Bruce
- Jenna Grell
- Mya Lempp
- Leah Redding
- Jenna Weber
Men's Bowling
- Cole Macaluso
- Casey Upton
Women's Bowling
- Hannah Bowling
- Kayleigh McKenzie
- Kaylee Taylor
Competitive Cheer
- Haley Jesse
Competitive Dance
- Jesse Cortney
- Meredith Ehlenfield
- Mica Loucks
- Mya Vest
Men's Swimming & Diving
- Gael Conde
- Noah Doane
- Reece Gray
- Ethyn Harris
- Oliver Kock
- Tichatonga Makaya
- Jasper Mpofu
- Gonzalo Rojas
- Caleb Rubitschung
- Radek Ruzicka
- Martin Sener
- Jonathan Tammam
Women's Swimming & Diving
- Aria Feit
- Blake Patton
- Emma Rosenstrom
- Quinty Rouschop
Women's Wrestling
- Maci Avila
- Eny Bravo
- Andrea Frisque
- Makena Schramm