Emporia State's Indoor Track and Field team boasts 44 student-athletes honored by the MIAA for their academic achievements. Braden Lipgens and Alden Mollerus were named MIAA Scholar Athletes after contributing to the team's second place finish in the 4x400m relay at the championships. John Henry, Isabella Davie, and Mia Manley were awarded the MIAA Academic Excellence Award with perfect 4.00 GPAs. To qualify, students had to maintain a GPA of at least 3.00 and complete at least two terms of attendance. The MIAA will announce Newcomer Academic Awards for the 2025-26 academic year in June.

By the Numbers
  • 44 student-athletes recognized for academic honors.
  • 26 men and 18 women named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.
  • 3 athletes received the Academic Excellence Award with 4.00 GPAs.
State of Play
  • Braden Lipgens and Alden Mollerus earned accolades as scholar-athletes.
  • The MIAA Academic Honor Roll consists of athletes achieving at least a 3.00 GPA.
  • No first-year freshmen or transfers were included in this recognition.
What's Next

The MIAA will provide updates on Newcomer Academic Awards for the current academic year in June, reflecting ongoing performance excellence among new athletes.

Bottom Line

Emporia State's track and field program highlights the importance of balancing academic achievement and athletic success, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in both areas.