CANTON, Ga. – The Division III Commissioners Association (DIIICA) is proud to announce the 20 outstanding student-athletes selected as the 2025-26 Regional Student-Athlete of the Year winners. These prestigious awards, now in their fourth year, recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, and service throughout their collegiate careers.

Each regional winner now advances to the national ballot for the DIIICA Men's Sport Student-Athlete of the Year and D3CA Women's Sport Student-Athlete of the Year awards, which will be announced next month.

Award Selection & Criteria
Graduating seniors were the only student-athletes eligible for nomination. Each conference was permitted to submit up to two nominees for each gendered award, provided at least one was an international student or from an ethnic minority background. Selection was based on four key areas:

• Academic Achievement
• Athletic Excellence
• Service and Leadership
• Personal Statement

Voting took place among commissioners within each of the 10 Division III regions. The top male and female honoree in each region will be considered for the two national awards.
2025-26 Regional Student-Athlete of the Year Honorees

Region I

• Men's Sport: Scott Gyimesi, Tufts University (Basketball) | New England Small College Athletic Conference
• Women's Sport: Caroline Adams, Middlebury College (Lacrosse) | New England Small College Athletic Conference

Region II

• Men's Sport: Levi BenAvram, Brandeis University (Fencing) | University Athletic Association
• Women's Sport: Annika Naveen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Swimming and Diving) | New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference

Region III

• Men's Sport: Isaiah Brunache, SUNY Cortland (Track and Field) | SUNYAC
• Women's Sport: Maddie Lowney, St. John Fisher University (Lacrosse) | Empire 8

Region IV

• Men's Sport: Ethan Hagen, Stevens Institute (Soccer) | MAC Freedom
• Women's Sport: Lauren Sullivan, Stevens Institute (Lacrosse) | MAC Freedom

Region V

• Men's Sport: Logan Campbell, University of Scranton (Soccer) | Landmark Conference
• Women's Sport: Molly White, University of Scranton (Track and Field) | Landmark Conference

Region VI

• Men's Sport: Matt Conroy, Shenandoah University (Football) Old Dominion Athletic Conference
• Women's Sport: Elyse Warren (Basketball) | Southern Athletic Association

Region VII

• Men's Sport: Ethan Manske, Kenyon College (Swimming and Diving) | North Coast Athletic Conference
• Women's Sport: Sophie Bull, Calvin University (Track and Field) | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Region VIII

• Men's Sport: Adrian Manchado Cano, Milwaukee School of Engineering (Soccer) | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
• Women's Sport: Jessa Alderman, Milwaukee School of Engineering (Track and Field) | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Region IX

• Men's Sport: Eric Kinkaid, Loras College (Wrestling) | American Rivers Conference
• Women's Sport: Jess Palmer-Sammons, Macalester College (Water Polo) | Collegiate Water Polo Association & Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Region X

• Men's Sport: Rabbit Barnes, Colorado College (Cross Country and Track and Field) | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
• Women's Sport: Alison Mueller-Hickler, Colorado College (Cross Country and Track and Field) | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

About the DIII Commissioners Association (DIIICA)
The DIIICA was established in 1992 to provide a collaborative network for Division III commissioners to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. Working alongside key organizations such as the NCAA and NACDA, the association is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience through innovation and collective leadership.