2015 Lorian Sports AwardsMen WomenBy Ryan Graham | sports editor Drew Brashaw | asst. sports editor

Winners voted on by Loras students, faculty and staff

Athlete of the yeArAdam Schwoebel

year: SeniorSport: BaseballPosition: PitcherStatistics: 3.37 era, 10 starts, 7-3 record, 66.2 ip, 25 er, 68 h, 29 so, 7 bb, .274 b/avg.Accomplishments: In his senior year, Schwoebel has been the Duhawks ace, posting a team best era and a 7-3 record through ten starts. Its been a breakout year for the senior, who has improved his era from the 5.23 mark he posted a year ago.Percent of vote: 30% runner-up: Nate Even, Football/Baseball (28%)

Athlete of the yeAr

Katie Truesdale

year: JuniorSport: SoccerPosition: ForwardStatistics: 19 games, 15 goals, 4 assists, 78 shots, 3 game-winnersAccomplishments: Truesdale was named Iowa Conference Offensive MVP after leading the conference in both goals (15) and points (34). She was named first-team all-conference.Percent of vote: 49% runner-up: Kaitlin Phillips, basketball (28%)

rookie of the yeAr

Maurice Young

year: First-yearSport: FootballPosition: Corner backStatistics: 5 interceptions, 1 INT touchdown, 7 passes defensed, 43 tacklesAccomplishments: Young tied a single-game school record with 3 interceptions against Elmhurst in his very first contest as a Duhawk. He was a 2-time IIAC Defensive Player of the Week and 2-time IIAC Male Athlete of the

Week, in addition to earning an All-IIAC Honorable Mention, and twice being named to the D3football.com Team of the Week.Percent of vote: 32% runner-up: Adam Roloff (24%)

rookie of the yeArMiranda Chapman

year: First-yearSport: Softball/BasketballPosition: Third base/GuardStatistics (Softball): 23 games, .365 avg., 23 hits, 13 rbi, 3 hr, .587 slg%, .437 ob%Statistics (Basketball): 26 games, 4.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.0 apgAccomplishments: On the diamond, Chapmans production in her first year as a Duhawk was a nothing short of spectacular. She led the team in batting average and slugging percentage and improved defensively throughout the season at third base. In basketball, Chapman was one of several underclassmen who provided a spark for the womens team. She played in all 26 games and averaged 4.0 points in a little over 16 minutes per game.Percent of vote: 62% runner-up: Maura Walsh, Soccer (18%)

MoSt-iMProved Athlete

Tony Heiseryear: SophomoreSport: BaseballPosition: Center fieldStatistics: 38 games, .303 avg., 40 hits, 22 rbi, 2 hr, .379 slg%, .373 ob%last years statistics: 23 games, .233 avg., 14 hits, 7 rbiAccomplishments: Heiser was one of three new starters in the outfield this season. He took advantage of his opportunity, posting the second best batting average on the team and driving in the second most runs.Percent of vote: 36% runner-up: Nick Steger, wrestling (25%)

MoSt-iMProved Athlete

Lori Obendorfyear: SophomoreSport: BasketballPosition: CenterStatistics: 26 games, 9.4 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.46 bpg, .579 FG%last years statistics: 28 games, 3.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.86 bpgAccomplishments: After showing true signs of potential in her first year with the Duhawks, Obendorf has blossomed into one

of the premier players in the Iowa Conference. The 62 Obendorf is arguably the best center in the conference. She led all players in rebounds, blocked shots and finished second in field goal percentage behind teammate Victoria May. At seasons end, she was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Iowa Conference.Percent of vote: 28%

teAM of the yeAr

Mens soccer

record: 17-3-2, 7-0 IIAC

Accomplishments: The Duhawks topped the Iowa Conference for the third consecutive year, scoring the most goals in the conference and allowing the second fewest.

Seven Duhawks received all-conference awards, including Mike Pizzello, who won the conference defensive MVP award. After falling to Trinity in the Sweet-16, the Duhawks finished the season ranked 11th in the nation.Percent of vote: 32% runner-up: Mens cross country/womens basketball/Wrestling (16%)

CoACh of the yeArSteve Helminiak

Sport: Footballrecord: 3-7, 2-5 IIAC

Accomplishments: In Helminiaks first full season as head coach, his young team improved by more than 100 spots in the NCAA DIII ranking for total offense, and showed significant improvement in virtually every offensive statistical category. Following

a dark age of Duhawk football, Heliminiak is leading the program back to respectability.Percent of vote: 29% runner-up: Carl Tebon, baseball (25%)

Photos and statistics via Duhawks.com

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