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Knights at a Glance Women Finish
By Sports Information Director Mike Gibbons
Historic Regular Season The 2011-12 women’s basketball team had the most successful regular season in our program’s history, finishing 18-7 overall and 12-2 in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC), good enough for a share of the conference title. The regular season championship was the first in program history, and the Knights backed it up by winning the UMAC Postseason Tournament for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Erica Babinec (Luther) was named Tournament MVP, averaging 17 points and 12.5 rebounds per game in the two wins, and helping MLC advance to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time in program history. Veterans Erica Babinec (Luther) and Amanda Burk (MVL) provided scoring and rebounding for much of the season, but the Knights were able to beat many teams this season with their depth. Brittney Gossen (Manitowoc LHS) and Emily Boldt (LPS) provided experience and defensive toughness, while newcomers Alex Anthon (Lakeside), Hannah Hackbarth (Lakeside), and Kirsten Michael (Bainbridge HS-WA) brought athleticism and scoring on the perimeter.
Fall All-Conference Volleyball
Coach of the Year: Becky Cox Co-Rookie of the Year: Miranda Maasz (MVL) 1st Team: Rebecca Engelbrecht (Shoreland) Rachel Hein (LPS) Honorable Mention: Emily Boldt (LPS) Miranda Maasz (MVL) Team GPA Award
nd Nicole Dorn (Illinois LHS)
Football
2nd Team: Eric Duve (Heritage HS-MI) Chuquee Fletcher (WISCO) Team GPA Award
Women’s Cross Country
1st Team: Robin Nommensen (FVL) Emilee Koltz (LPS) Sportsmanship Award
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Men’s Cross Country Sportsmanship Award
Men’s Soccer
2nd Team: Nathan Gurgel (KML) Honorable Mention: Caleb Buch (Manitowoc LHS) Ben Nommensen (FVL) Team GPA Award
Women’s Soccer
2nd Team: Hannah Mattek (WISCO) Honorable Mention: Kelsey Mattek (WISCO) Miranda Pomije (LPS) Sportsmanship Award
Men’s Golf
Team GPA Award
GOAL! I played soccer and really enjoyed it. The girls on the team are so much fun to be around, especially when we're all playing a sport we love. Coaching experience: I coached 5th grade girls basketball at St. Paul's Lutheran Elementary School. It was a lot of fun teaching the girls new things and getting to know them. I’m so grateful for this awesome opportunity! She misses her shower. Who wouldn’t? I miss seeing my mom, dad, and siblings every day, as well as my friends, my bed, and my shower. I also miss my home church, Trinity, and the people there. My cure for when I get homesick is talking with my friends or going for a run to get my mind off it! Hardest adjustment: Managing my time. I suddenly had a lot more free time, and it took me a while to realize that during that free time in the day, I had to do homework, because in the evening is when you want to go out and have fun.
First-year, Elementary Ed M a Softball, r t i n Piano L u t h e r C o ll e g e Soccer, Women's Choir,