SYLVANIA, Ohio (LourdesAthletics.com) – The Lourdes University Athletic Department proudly hosted the 2025 Gubi Awards Show on Monday, May 5, in the Franciscan Center Theater, celebrating a year of remarkable achievements, unforgettable moments, and the outstanding character of its student-athletes.

Coaches, athletes, and the athletics administration gathered for a red-carpet evening that highlighted not only athletic performance, but also academic excellence, leadership, and service. The event was co-emceed by head women's basketball coach Tandy Bradford and head men's soccer coach Matt Johnson.

The program began with a warm welcome from Athletic Director Jo Ann Gordon, followed by remarks from Lourdes University President Dr. William Bisset. Head wrestling coach Dock Kelly III offered a prayer and led a moment of silence honoring the late Larry Drozdowicz, a longtime supporter of Lourdes Athletics.

A video recap of the 2024–25 athletic season kicked off the night, followed by the presentation of individual team awards. Each athletic program recognized student-athletes in three categories: Newcomer of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Most Valuable Player (MVP) — honoring individuals who made significant impacts throughout their seasons. (See Below for the full list of award winners).

Among the standout recognitions:

• Shaunn Monroe (Men's Basketball), the WHAC Player of the Year, was named Male Student-Athlete of the Year.

• Stefana Jelacic (Women's Wrestling), a two-time NAIA national champion, was honored as Female Student-Athlete of the Year.

• Five graduating seniors — Jannik Hofmann, Bhuvan Ramaswamy, Madelynn Dubois, Kambry Edwards, and Karson Edwards — were presented with Senior Scholar-Athlete Awards for maintaining perfect 4.0 GPAs throughout their careers.

• Student-athletes who earned All-American and NAIA All-Academic honors were also recognized on stage.

• Each team's WHAC Champions of Character honorees were celebrated for their integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership.

In a surprise finale, head men's and women's volleyball coach Greg Reitz was recognized for reaching a monumental career milestone — 500 career wins — a testament to his leadership, longevity, and dedication to the Lourdes volleyball programs.

The evening closed with expressions of gratitude to the university's support staff, including strength and conditioning, athletic training, sports information, compliance, and game day operations teams — as well as Lourdes' dedicated student workers.

After the formal program, guests were invited to mingle, take photos at the red carpet and photo areas, and enjoy dinner together in the campus dining hall.

"This night is about celebrating the full student-athlete experience," said Jo Ann Gordon. "From competition to the classroom, from leadership to personal growth — every single person in this room helped make this year special."

Individual Team Awards:

Men's Soccer

• Newcomer of the Year: Breno Queiroz

• Most Improved Player: Joe Slasky

• Most Valuable Player: Eli Bride

Women's Soccer

• Newcomer of the Year: Rachel Nelson

• Most Improved Player: Sophia Larabee

• Most Valuable Player: Karlie Heilman

Women's Volleyball

• Newcomer of the Year: Alex Pak

• Most Improved Player: Madison Smith

• Most Valuable Player: Jolie Sobb

Men's Volleyball

• Newcomer of the Year: Felipe Tramontin

• Most Improved Player: Ben Palma

• Most Valuable Player: Vinicius Lopes

Men's Cross Country

• Newcomer of the Year: Justin Altenbach

• Most Improved Player: Gavin Hamilton

• Most Valuable Player: Liam LeBlanc

Women's Cross Country

• Newcomer of the Year: Rylee Shadowens

• Most Improved Player: Taylor Imus

• Most Valuable Player: Olivia Waterstradt

Men's Basketball

• Newcomer of the Year: Derrell Jones

• Most Improved Player: Ross Thompson

• Most Valuable Player: Shaunn Monroe

Women's Basketball

• Newcomer of the Year: Oliwia Dyja

• Most Improved Player: Tamyah Worthy

• Most Valuable Player: Emma Pedroza

Men's Wrestling

• Newcomer of the Year: Ayden Wilson

• Most Improved Player: Cole McKinley

• Most Valuable Player: William Speight

Women's Wrestling

• Newcomer of the Year: Emma Rinehart

• Most Improved Player: Alysse Phillips

• Most Valuable Player: Stefana Jelacic

Competitive Cheer

• Newcomer of the Year: Makayla Dickinson

• Most Improved Player: Kofi-Ohene Larbi

• Most Valuable Player: Morgan Leal

Competitive Dance

• Newcomer of the Year: Mya Hogerb

• Most Improved Player: Gabriella Santillan

• Most Valuable Player: Kelli Altman

eSports

• Newcomer of the Year: Mekhi Soulier

• Most Improved Player: Jerry Stregenga

• Most Valuable Player: Asa Lonero

Men's Bowling

• Newcomer of the Year: Dallas Allen

• Most Improved Player: Aaron Lenz

• Most Valuable Player: Reece Kramer

Women's Bowling

• Newcomer of the Year: Courtney Carmack

• Most Improved Player: Kaitlyn Comar

• Most Valuable Player: Jaycie Arnet

Baseball

• Newcomer of the Year: Landen Vance

• Most Improved Player: Riley McKinnon

• Most Valuable Player: Joel Suraganan

Softball

• Newcomer of the Year: Liv Hussar

• Most Improved Player: Mallori Bradley

• Most Valuable Player: Alyssa Goretzka

Men's Tennis

• Newcomer of the Year: Alvaro Trillo-Sanchez

• Most Improved Player: Joshua Parish

• Most Valuable Player: Kaden Robertson

Women's Tennis

• Newcomer of the Year: Tatum McQueary

• Most Improved Player: Luciana Merediz

• Most Valuable Player: Mallory Schardt

Men's Golf

• Newcomer of the Year: Jonathan Huston

• Most Improved Player: Charles Robertson

• Most Valuable Player: Alban Bruyas

Women's Golf

• Newcomer of the Year: Sydney Shank

• Most Improved Player: Kenzie Richardson

• Most Valuable Player: Emma Mulder