Bearcat Student-Athletes Named to 2024-25 NWC All-Sportsmanship Team

SALEM, Ore. — Willamette University Athletics is proud to announce that several Bearcat student-athletes have been recognized for their exemplary conduct and dedication to fair play, earning spots on the 2024-25 Northwest Conference (NWC) All-Sportsmanship Team. These individuals were selected by their teammates and/or coaches for consistently demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout their respective seasons.

The Northwest Conference All-Sportsmanship Team is an annual recognition that highlights individuals who consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and respect for opponents, officials, and the game.

"We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for how they represent Willamette University," said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Rob Passage. "Their commitment to sportsmanship truly embodies the spirit of college athletics and our university's values. They are excellent role models for our athletic program and beyond."

The NWC All-Sportsmanship Team honors student-athletes who embody the core values of competition, respect, and integrity. Willamette University extends congratulations to these outstanding Bearcats:

Baseball
Charlie Ferbet (SR) - St. Louis, Mo./De Smet Jesuit

Men's Basketball
Dylan Green (SR) - Lakewood, Colo. / Green Mountain

Women's Basketball
Elyse Waldal (SR) - Snohomish, Wash. / Glacier Peak

Men's Cross Country
Josh Evans (SR) - Lafayette, Calif. / Acalanes

Women's Cross Country
Zoe Heino (JR) - Portland, Ore. / Mountainside

Football
Hogan Smith (SR) - Prineville, Ore. / Crook County

Men's Golf
Lucas Paul (JR) - Salem, Ore. / South Salem

Women's Golf
Saida Seelig (JR) - Portland, Ore. / Wilson

Women's Lacrosse
Olivia Austin (SO) - San Diego, Calif. / La Jolla

Men's Soccer
Krisna LaFrance (SR) - Seattle, Wash. / Ballard

Women's Soccer
Claire Warthen (SO) - Bremerton, Wash. / Bremerton

Softball
Abigail Loomis (JR) - Canby, Ore. / Canby

Men's Swimming
Cole Lindberg (SR) - Moses Lake, Wash. / Moses Lake Christian

Women's Swimming
Sarah Jenner (SR) - Normandy Park, Wash. / Stanford Online

Men's Tennis
Baily Livengood (FR) - Fort Collins, Colo. / Rocky Mountain

Women's Tennis
Richelle Suzuki (SR) - Mililani, Hawaii / Mililani

Men's Track & Field
Jonas Cherry (JR) - Browns Valley, Calif. / Marysville

Women's Track & Field
Katherine Thornton (5th) - Reno, Nev. / Reno

Women's Volleyball
Caroline Jameson (SR) - Everett, Wash. / Everett