MADISON - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's David Litsheim and UW-Whitewater's Aron Kehoe have been named chosen co-recipients of the 2011 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Max Sparger Men's Indoor Track and Field Scholar-Athlete Award.
A senior from Monroe, Kehoe owns a 3.45 grade point average and is majoring in special education. He was a United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic selection in 2009 and is a member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and UW-Whitewater's Dean's List.
Kehoe claimed the national title in the 800-meter run a year ago after finishing sixth in 2009. In 2008, he secured the conference crown in the 800-meter run. A team captain this season, Kehoe holds numerous school records and received his team's 100-percent Award in 2008.
He has worked with juveniles and students with special needs.
Litsheim, a senior from Appleton (East), is majoring in history with a minor in political science/psychology and sustains a 3.30 grade point average. He is a three-time member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and received Honors at UW-Stevens Point.
A team captain, Litsheim is a two-time All-American after registering third-place finishes in the 800-meter run and 4x400-meter relay at the national meet in 2010. He also is a two-time WIAC champion in the 800-meter run. He holds school records and was chosen the 2010 UW-Stevens Point Male Athlete of the Year.
Litsheim served his country in Iraq during 2008, and currently is a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He has volunteered for a Toys-for-Tots fundraising and distribution campaign.
UW-O's Wyss named WIAC Softball Athlete of the Week
OSHKOSH - Monroe High School graduate Sydnee Wyss hit .625 (10-16) with five runs batted in and six runs scored to help UW-Oshkosh win three of its four games at the Finlandia University (Mich.) Invitational held Feb. 26-27 in Marquette, Mich.
Wyss, a senior shortstop, had three extra-base hits, including a home run. She had an on-base percentage of .647 and stole one base.
In UW-Oshkosh's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the University of Dubuque (Iowa), Wyss went 2-for-4 at the plate with one run batted in.
During the Titans' 14-0 win over Edgewood College, Wyss went 4-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run, four runs scored and two runs batted in.
In UW-Oshkosh's 7-6 extra-inning victory over Simpson College (Iowa), Wyss went 3-for-4 at the plate with a triple and two runs scored.
During the Titans' 7-2 win over Concordia University (Wis.), Wyss went 1-for-4 at the plate.
A senior from Monroe, Kehoe owns a 3.45 grade point average and is majoring in special education. He was a United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic selection in 2009 and is a member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and UW-Whitewater's Dean's List.
Kehoe claimed the national title in the 800-meter run a year ago after finishing sixth in 2009. In 2008, he secured the conference crown in the 800-meter run. A team captain this season, Kehoe holds numerous school records and received his team's 100-percent Award in 2008.
He has worked with juveniles and students with special needs.
Litsheim, a senior from Appleton (East), is majoring in history with a minor in political science/psychology and sustains a 3.30 grade point average. He is a three-time member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll and received Honors at UW-Stevens Point.
A team captain, Litsheim is a two-time All-American after registering third-place finishes in the 800-meter run and 4x400-meter relay at the national meet in 2010. He also is a two-time WIAC champion in the 800-meter run. He holds school records and was chosen the 2010 UW-Stevens Point Male Athlete of the Year.
Litsheim served his country in Iraq during 2008, and currently is a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He has volunteered for a Toys-for-Tots fundraising and distribution campaign.
UW-O's Wyss named WIAC Softball Athlete of the Week
OSHKOSH - Monroe High School graduate Sydnee Wyss hit .625 (10-16) with five runs batted in and six runs scored to help UW-Oshkosh win three of its four games at the Finlandia University (Mich.) Invitational held Feb. 26-27 in Marquette, Mich.
Wyss, a senior shortstop, had three extra-base hits, including a home run. She had an on-base percentage of .647 and stole one base.
In UW-Oshkosh's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the University of Dubuque (Iowa), Wyss went 2-for-4 at the plate with one run batted in.
During the Titans' 14-0 win over Edgewood College, Wyss went 4-for-4 at the plate with a double, home run, four runs scored and two runs batted in.
In UW-Oshkosh's 7-6 extra-inning victory over Simpson College (Iowa), Wyss went 3-for-4 at the plate with a triple and two runs scored.
During the Titans' 7-2 win over Concordia University (Wis.), Wyss went 1-for-4 at the plate.
