Fayette, Mo. - The Central Methodist University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the 2023 Nestys Student-Athlete Awards ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 2 in Puckett Field House.
The awards will honor the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes for the 2022-23 year, both academically and athletically. The athletic awards are nominated and voted on by the coaches.
The list of superlative award nominees for each award are listed below.
Female Newcomer of the Year Nominees:
- Kjirsten Guildford – Women's Cross Country
- Judit Gonzalez Oliveras – Women's Soccer
- Joana Milho – Volleyball
- Jaycee Foeller – Women's Wrestling
- Zutorya Cook – Women's Basketball
- Gizel Clayton – Women's Track & Field
- VC Alexander – STUNT
- Cyndilyn Trinidad – Dance
- Mechelle Vermillion – Women's Golf
Male Newcomer of the Year Nominees:
- Doriye Jackson – Men's Cross Country
- James Jordan – Men's Basketball
- Guilherme Pereira – Men's Soccer
- Elijah Hynes – Men's Wrestling
- Jaxon Hiser – Men's Track & Field
- Alan West – Baseball
- Isaiah Studer – Cheer
- Colton Carier – Men's Bowling
- Chad Coburn – Men's Golf
Female Performance of the Year Nominees:
- Krystal Brauner – Volleyball
- 38 Digs at Grand View in Heart Tournament Quarterfinals
- Caitlyn Thorne - Women's Wrestling
- National Champion at 116 pounds at inaugural championships, outscored opponents 48-8 to claim first national title in program history
- Leah Johnson - Women's Basketball
- 24 points and 21 rebounds performance against Benedictine
- Dayana Montenegro – Women's Track & Field
- NAIA National Runner Up in the Indoor 600m run
- Jordyn Ball - Softball
- 17 strikeouts in a 10 inning shut out against Evangel
- Leah Starnes - Cheer
- NCA Nationals Cheer performance in Daytona Beach
- Danielle Johnson - STUNT
- NDA Nationals Dance performance in Daytona Beach
- Everett Stubblefield – Men's Basketball
- Scored career-high 34 points at Baker
- Jesse Bank – Men's Soccer
- Defensive performance against the University of Tulsa. Anchored Central's defense to a shut out. Defense gave up only five total shots and five shots on goal
- Donald Griffin - Men's Wrestling
- Fourth place finish at NAIA National Championships, first NAIA All-American in program history
- Alan West - Baseball
- Pitched the second No-Hitter in program history vs. Benedictine College, recorded 10 strikeouts
- Cole Johnson - Bowling
- Second place finish at the singles event at the Clash of the Spartans Tournament
- Matt Barker - Dance
- NDA Nationals Dance performance in Daytona Beach
- Chad Coburn - Men's Golf
- Shot 12 under at the Missouri Valley College Spring Invitational, a new 54-hole program record
Female Most Outstanding Athlete Nominees:
- Katherine Bangert - Women's Cross Country
- Sandra Jakobsen - Women's Soccer
- Callie Henson - Volleyball
- Caitlyn Thorne - Women's Wrestling
- Leianya Massenat - Women's Basketball
- Dayana Montenegro - Women's Track & Field
- Hayley Engelman - Cheer
- Emma Pettigrew - Dance
- Mechelle Vermillion - Women's Golf
Male Most Outstanding Athlete Nominees:
- Meshack Kiptanui – Men's Cross Country
- James Jordan – Men's Basketball
- Jesse Bank – Men's Soccer
- Donald Griffin - Men's Wrestling
- Ethan Smith – Men's Track & Field
- Alan West – Baseball
- Matias Baccola – Men's Golf
Coach Moz Champions of Character Nominees:
- Kenny Anderson and Track & Field
- Dan Schmidlin and Women's Soccer
- Kennedy Wingbermuehle and Cheer
Pannier Female Athlete of the Year Nominees:
- Madeline Wieseman - Women's Cross Country
- Sandra Jakobsen – Women's Soccer
- Shea Luby – Volleyball
- Caitlyn Thorne – Women's Wrestling
- Leianya Massenat – Women's Basketball
- Leah Starnes - Cheer
- Kate Mersman - Dance
Estes Male Athlete of the Year Nominees:
- James Jordan – Men's Basketball
- Davion Stockard – Football
- Jaydon Uptegrove – Men's Wrestling
- Robbie Merced – Baseball
- Isaiah Studer – Cheer
- Matt Barker – Dance
- Matias Baccola - Men's Golf
Emerging Sport of the Year Nominees:
- STUNT
- ESports
- Bowling
Eddie & Ellie Spirit Award Winners:
- Rachel Haskell - Cheer
- Cody Johnston - Cheer
- Matt Barker - Dance
- Cheyenne Witherich - Dance
Mark Robb Award Winners:
- Baileigh Morris – Women's Cross Country
- Elliot Reed – Men's Cross Country
- Clare Bayles – Women's Soccer
- Rudy Flieg – Men's Basketball
- Karli Wolfe – Volleyball and Track
- Guilherme Pereira – Men's Soccer
- Jaydon Uptegrove – Men's Wrestling
- Abigail Jastal – Women's Wrestling
- Kailey Franklin – Women's Basketball
- Seth Beard – Men's Track & Field
- Baileigh Morris – Women's Track & Field
- Teagan Lovin – Cheer
- Rachel Haskell – STUNT
- Takudzwa Mukonzamariro – Bowling
- Kate Mersman – Dance
- Gaite Brauns – Men's Golf
- Kali Brown – Women's Golf
- Baileigh Morris - Women's Cross Country
- Taylor Bottomley – Track & Field and Cross Country
- Sam Trzecki – Women's Soccer
- Jackson Rotert – Men's Basketball
- Evan Howard – Athletic Training
- Kayla Karpe and Miah Contreras – Men's Wrestling
- Jose Barboza – Women's Wrestling
- Kody Walters – Track & Field
- Jose Barboza – Athletic Training
- Abigail Rosa – Cheer
- Isaiah Studer and Kayce Messner – STUNT
- Jon Boan – Strength and Conditioning
Central will announce the academic and community award nominees at a later date, but prior to the Nestys, which include; Luetjen Endowed Scholar Athlete Award, President's Award for Academic Success, and the Heart of Central AD Recognition Award.
All student-athletes, managers, coaches and graduate assistants are invited to attend the event. Those that RSVP to the event should arrive at approximately 5:30 p.m. Dinner will follow at 5:45 p.m. and the awards presentation at 6:15 p.m. Student-athletes, managers, coaches and graduate assistants should have received an email with a link to RSVP to the event. If you have questions or concerns on RSVPing, please email Elaine Green at egreen@centralmethodist.edu. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m.
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