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Augsburg Athletics 2001-02 Year In Review: Athletic Awards/Accomplishments List

Football (4-6 overall, 4-5 MIAC--t6th/10)
All-MIAC First Team: Matt Chappuis, Mark Johnson, Dave Sherry
All-MIAC Second Team: Mitch Theisen, Brent Peroutka, Brandon Ward, Luke Wittrock.
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Scott Archambault, Jesse Naughton, Larry Lyden, Ben Paul.
Mike Stam Award (MIAC's outstanding lineman): Matt Chappuis.
Football Gazette All-West Region: Matt Chappuis (first team)
Verizon Academic All-District: Brent Peroutka (first team), Brad Motl (second team), T.J. Bramwell (third team), Lincoln Langhorst (third team).
Verizon Academic All-America: Brent Peroutka (second team).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Jon Boeck, T.J. Bramwell, Mark Carlson, Nathan Erickson, Jon Fahler, Brandon Fox, Sammy Gross, Lincoln Langhorst, Brad Motl, Brent Peroutka, Mike Pontius, Chad Scheitel, John Tieben, Joe Wessbecker, Luke Wittrock.
Team Awards: Brent Peroutka (Most Valuable Player, Auggie Award, Coaches Award, Outstanding Team Player, Outstanding Academic Achievement), Mitch Theisen (Coaches Award, Linebacker Skull Award), John Goodale (Coaches Award, Outstanding Team Player), Mark Johnson (Outstanding Player on Offense), Dave Sherry (Outstanding Player on Defense), Matt Chappuis (Outstanding Player on Defense, Outstanding Lineman on Defense), Tim Mauseth (Outstanding Special Teams Player), Andy Matzke (Outstanding Special Teams Player, Most Improved Freshman on Defense), Brandon Ward (Outstanding Lineman on Offense), Luke Wittrock (Outstanding Academic Achievement), John Tieben (Outstanding Academic Achievement), Mike Reger (Outstanding Academic Achievement), Chad Thorp (Most Improved Returning Player), Ben Paul (Most Improved Returning Player), Adam Hoffmann (Outstanding Player on Scout Offense, Outstanding Freshman on Offense, Most Improved Freshman on Offense), Tim Stowe (Outstanding Player on Scout Defense), John Golnitz (Outstanding Player on Scout Offense, Most Improved Freshman on Defense), Pat Lofboom (Outstanding JV Player on Offense), Nick Sanchez (Outstanding JV Player on Offense), John Kozitza (Outstanding JV Player on Defense), Kule Voelz (Outstanding JV Player on Defense), Joe Cullen (Outstanding Freshman on Defense, Most Improved Freshman on Defense), Shawn Johnson (Most Improved Freshman on Offense), Eric Olson (Most Improved Freshman on Offense), Ray McCoy (Most Improved Freshman on Defense).

Volleyball (12-18 overall, 4-7 MIAC--t8th/12)
All-MIAC: None.
All-Tournament Teams: Amy Degner (Augsburg Invitational, UW-Oshkosh Invitational), Laura Wagner (UW-River Falls Tournament), Paula Pogatchnik (St. Thomas Classic).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Anna Piermantier.
Team Awards: Lisa Miller (Most Valuable Player, Auggie Award), Laura Wagner (Freshman of the Year).

Men's Soccer (5-11-1 overall, 2-8-0 MIAC--10th/11)
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Scott Lepper.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Justin Wesley, Han Zeller.
Team Awards: Matt Lachner (MVP offense), Scott Lepper (MVP defense), Jason Betsinger (Players Player), Clarke Athman (Most Improved), Joe Huffer (Auggie Award).

Women's Soccer (7-9-1 overall, 4-6-1 MIAC--7th/12)
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Heidi Hilleren, Kristen Lideen, Laura Hoffman.
MIAC Player of the Week: Laura Hoffman (10/9/01).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Kim Glumich, Heidi Hilleren, Kristi Ofstad.
Team Awards: Jenny Martin (MVP offense), Heidi Hilleren (MVP offense), Laura Hoffman (MVP defense), Kristen Lideen (MVP defense, Players Player award), Sarah Sletten (Most Improved), Katy Udvig (Auggie Award).

Men's Cross Country (7th/10 at MIAC meet)
All-MIAC (top 15) or All-MIAC honorable mention (16-25): None.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Ryan Nevin, Chris Ohnstad.
Team Awards: Chris Ohnstad (Most Valuable Player); Ryan Nevin (Most Improved Player).

Women's Cross Country (10th/12 at MIAC meet)
All-MIAC (top 15): Chrissy Baune (sixth)
All-MIAC honorable mention (16-25): None.
All-Region (top 25): Chrissy Baune (19th).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Amy Mackner, Danielle Slack, Marit Thorsgard.
Team Awards: Chrissy Baune (Most Valuable Player); Laura McGehee (Most Improved Player).

Men's Golf (4th/10 at MIAC meet)
All-MIAC (top 10): Ted Vickerman (fifth).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Matt Armstrong, Kevin Sanft, Ted Vickerman.
Team Awards: None.

Women's Golf (9th/9 at MIAC meet)
All-MIAC (top 10): None.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: None.
Minnesota Women's Collegiate Golf Association Most Improved Golfer: Janell Johnson.
Team Awards: None.

Men's Hockey (14-9-3 overall, 10-5-1 MIAC--3rd/9, playoff qualifier)
All-MIAC: Jaro Cesky, Brad Holzinger, Jake Wegscheider.
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Nick Murray, Chad Moore, Peter Samargia.
MIAC Player of the Week: Peter Samargia (1/28/02).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Jan Lasek, Rob Nickel, Jake Wegscheider.
Team Awards: Jake Wegscheider (Most Valuable Player), David May (Rookie of the Year), Brad Bjorgum (Most Improved Player), Neal Cole (JV Most Improved Player), Rob Nickel (JV Leadership Award), Matt Svidron (JV Most Valuable Player).

Women's Hockey (9-14-2 overall, 8-9-1 MIAC--6th/10)
All-MIAC: Lauren Chezick, Annie Mattison.
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Katie Fedoryk, Kristi Brusletto, Melynda Kleewein.
All-MIAC All-Rookie Team: Lauren Chezick.
MIAC Player of the Week: Carrie Velenchenko (1/21/02).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Dottie Gilkerson, April Leger.
Team Awards: Lauren Chezick (Leading Scorer, Most Assists, Ms. Offense); Dottie Gilkerson (Leading Scorer); Annie Mattison (Most Points Defense, Ms. Defense); Katie Fedoryk (Leading Goaltender); Stephanie Evenson (Most Improved); Kristen Opalinski (Most Dedicated); Melynda Kleewein (Ms. Hustle); Laura McGowan (Auggie Award).

Men's Basketball (10-15 overall, 6-14 MIAC--8th/11)
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Jay Howard, Adam Kotewa.
MIAC Player of the Week: Adam Kotewa (11/20/01), Travis Kalis (1/28/02).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Tim Bancroft, Andy Dahl, Jay Howard, Josh Natzel, Josh Peterson, Jeff Willihnganz.
Team Awards: None.

Women's Basketball (8-17 overall, 7-15 MIAC--8th/12)
All-MIAC: Kelly Chapman.
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: None.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Allison Illa, Melissa Lee.
Team Awards: Kelly Chapman (Auggie Hustle Award); Britni Morgan (Super Sub Award); Megan Wetzell (Most Improved Player, Super Sub Award); Betsy Gessell (Auggie Pride Award); Carrie Schwartz (Defensive Player of the Year); Ashley Sasek (Auggie Hustle Award); Shannon Spears (Free Throw Champion).

Wrestling (16-0 overall, 5-0 MIAC, MIAC champions, NCAA Division III national champions)
All-MIAC (all weight-class MIAC champions): Darin Bertram, John Marchette, Brad Fisher, Jamell Tidwell, Jeremy Jirele, Tony Abbott, Nick Slack, Ricky Crone, Kevin Rasmussen, Mike Flanagan.
All-Americans (top eight at NCAA meet): Tony Abbott (national champion), Nick Slack (second), Ricky Crone (second), Brad Fisher (fourth), Kevin Rasmussen (fifth), Mike Flanagan (eighth).
Most Outstanding Wrestler awards: Nick Slack (Luther Paul Solberg Invitational, MIAC Team Duals, MIAC Tournament), Darin Bertram (Wisconsin-Eau Claire Invitational, MIAC Tournament).
NWCA Scholar All-America: Tony Abbott, Brian Goodnature, Jeremy Jirele, Kevin Rasmussen, Eric Roth.
NWCA Academic National Team: Tony Abbott, Clarke Athman, Darin Bertram, Jeremy Jirele, Matt Jones, Mark Matzek, Kevin Rasmussen, Eric Roth, Nick Slack, Jamell Tidwell.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Kevin Rasmussen, Eric Roth.
Team Awards: Tony Abbott (Most Valuable Wrestler, Most Improved Wrestler); Darin Bertram (Most Valuable Wrestler, Auggie Award); Nick Slack (Most Valuable Wrestler, Auggie Award, Most Team Points, Most Falls); Jeremy Jirele (Coaches Award, Most Near Falls); Kevin Rasmussen (Coaches Award); Brian Goodnature (Auggie Award); Eric Roth (Auggie Award); Shane Spensley (Auggie Award); Jamell Tidwell (Outstanding Freshman); Rich Miller (Most Improved Freshman); Brad Fisher (Most Takedowns).

Men's Track and Field (9th/11 at MIAC indoor meet, 8th/11 at MIAC outdoor meet)
All-MIAC indoor (top 3): None.
All-MIAC indoor Honorable Mention (4-6): Andy Lindekugel (shot put, fifth), Chris Ohnstad (600 yards, sixth).
NCAA indoor meet qualifiers: None.
All-MIAC outdoor (top 3): Mathew Shannon twice (400 meters, first; 200 meters, third).
All-MIAC outdoor Honorable Mention (4-6): Andy Lindekugel twice (hammer throw, fifth; shot put, sixth).
NCAA outdoor meet qualifiers: Mathew Shannon twice (400 meters, 200 meters, both provisional, did not make field for national meet).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Jon Boeck, Ryan Nevin, Chris Ohnstad.
Team Awards: Outstanding Performers -- Mathew Shannon, Chris Ohnstad, Alan Wilson, Andy Lindekugel.

Women's Track and Field (11th/12 at MIAC indoor meet, 12th/12 at MIAC outdoor meet)
All-MIAC indoor (top 3): Chrissy Baune twice (1,000 meters, second; 1,500 meters, third).
All-MIAC indoor Honorable Mention (4-6): None.
NCAA indoor meet qualifiers: None.
All-MIAC outdoor (top 3): Chrissy Baune (3,000-meter steeplechase, first).
All-MIAC outdoor Honorable Mention (4-6): Kirsten Gulbro (hammer throw, fourth).
NCAA outdoor meet qualifiers: Chrissy Baune (provisional, 3,000-meter steeplechase).
NCAA outdoor meet participants: Chrissy Baune (3,000-meter steeplechase, ninth).
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Kirsten Gulbro, Amy Mackner, Sarah Schultz, Danielle Slack, Petra Velander.
Team Awards: Outstanding Performers -- Chrissy Baune, Kirsten Gulbro.

Baseball (9-29 overall, 3-17 MIAC--t10th/11)
All-MIAC: None.
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Sammy Gross, Pat Knafla.
Team Awards: Ryan Krautkremer (Most Valuable Player), Collin Nash (Rookie of the Year), Jeremy Nelson (Most Valuable Pitcher).

Softball (10-22-1 overall, 6-16 MIAC--10th/12)
All-MIAC: Rachael Ekholm, Kristen Lideen.
All-MIAC Honorable Mention: Melissa Lee.
MIAC Player of the Week: Rachael Ekholm (4/30/02).
NFCA Division III All-Midwest Region: Rachael Ekholm (first-team at-large), Kristen Lideen (first-team shortstop), Melissa Lee (second-team third baseman)
MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll: Melissa Lee, Lindsay Ruliffson, Laura Simones.
Team Awards: None.