Valpo SAAC

The @ValpoBaseball team celebrated a 16-member senior class prior to Sunday's home finale at Emory G. Bauer Field. 📝⬇️ valpoathletics.com/news/2026/5/10…

🤓 TEAM ACADEMIC AWARDS 🤓 Congrats to @ValpoWT for a job well done in the classroom! 3.777 Team GPA! #GoValpo

💡 FEMALE BEACON OF LIGHT LEADERSHIP AWARD 💡 Moira Silva of @ValpoWT leads with purpose and positivity both on and off the tennis court. A member of FCA and SAAC and a team captain, Silva is a true light within Valpo Athletics! #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

📚 LAUREL AWARD 📚 Congrats to the graduating senior student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade point average - Kailyn Benoit and Sean Toolis of @valposwim! #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🦸 FEMALE PERSEVERANCE AWARD 🦸 Alina Worzella of @ValpoXCTF showed incredible perseverance in her return from a double labrum tear in both of her hips. She came back to set a school record in the 1000m indoors. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🦸 MALE PERSEVERANCE AWARD 🦸 Sean Toolis of @valposwim was diagnosed with kidney failure one year ago. He found out that he would need a kidney transplant and was unable to do physical activity for most of the year. He never gave up, and was eventually able to compete in a meet in January. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🌟 MALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 🌟 @jt_pettigrew7 of @ValpoBasketball was the runner-up for the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year honor. He was a member of the MVC All-Freshman Team and a four-time MVC Freshman of the Week. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🌟 FEMALE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 🌟 @kiaradesiderio of @ValpoWSO was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. She scored seven goals, the third most among MVC players and tied for the seventh most among Division-I freshmen. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🙌 ANDERSON-HOFFMAN MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD 🙌 Grace Schaekel of @ValpoSwim is the President of SAAC. She volunteered for Cafe Manna, Dressed for School, Chefs Around the Table, Whitley County Rapids YMCA and is an Athlete to Athlete mentor. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🤝 REBECCA D. CARTER MEMORIAL AWARD 🤝 @Molly_orear's impact on @ValpoWSO can’t be measured by statistics alone, but is defined by the standard she sets every day. She competes with a fierce, unyielding edge that elevates everyone around her. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🤝 BILL STEINBRECHER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 🤝 @amartswims of @ValpoSwim is a great ambassador for Valpo Athletics. He is a positive role model for the swim team through his work ethic and integrity. He was elected as a captain by his teammates for three seasons. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🏅 FEMALE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR 🏅 Lacey Tanner of @ValpoWT rallied from down one set and 0-5 in the second set to earn a three-set win in singles action against Drake. The victory was the decisive point in Valpo’s first-ever win over the Bulldogs. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🏅 TEAM PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR 🏅 The @ValpoSoftball team picked up a 3-2 win over Notre Dame on April 8, the program’s first victory over the Fighting Irish since 1989! That snapped a 37-game Notre Dame winning streak in the series. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🎵 FEMALE UNSUNG HERO 🎵 Natalie Eaton has been very reliable throughout the season in the breaststroke events and relays. She also ran the @valposwim social media accounts and is a standout in the classroom. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🎵 MALE UNSUNG HERO 🎵 @DevinYeats is a strong contributor to the @valpoufootball culture. He is an upperclassman who is a solid example for others. He is a leader with FCA and bible study groups on campus. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🏆 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 🏆 Jackson Oostman of @ValpoSwim qualified for the National Invitational Championship postseason meet by virtue of his school record 100 individual medley relay time. He set program records in the 200 back and 200 individual medley as well as his 100 IM record. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26

🏆 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 🏆 @ehickey114 of @VU_VB was named the MVC Libero of the Year and a first team all-MVC selection. She earned AVCA Honorable Mention All-Region status. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

💡 MALE BEACON OF LIGHT LEADERSHIP AWARD 💡 Adam Guazzo (@guazzo44) of @ValpoBaseball leads by example through his work ethic, preparation and consistent effort, setting the standard for his teammates every day. #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

🏅 MALE PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR 🏅 @connor_lockwood threw Valpo’s first nine-inning complete-game shutout since 2017 to beat Alabama State. During that game, he achieved one of baseball’s rarest feats, an immaculate inning (nine pitches, nine strikes, three strikeouts). #GoValpo #ARCAwards26 @ValpoSAAC

Valpo Students - Head to Emory G. Bauer Field this Saturday (tomorrow) and support the @ValpoBaseball for their final home series! Student Tailgate 🗓️ Valpo vs. Evansville ⏰ 1 p.m. 🍕 Free Papa John's Pizza 🎟️ Giftcard Raffle 👕 Free Shirts