YEAR END AWARDS

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LAKE MICHIGAN CONFERENCE YEAR END AWARDS ANNOUNCED
MADISON, Wis. -- The Lake Michigan Conference executive committee have announced the All-Sports, Sportsmanship, and Administrator of the Year Awards for the just completed 2005-06 academic year.

All-Sports Awards to Edgewood College Men and Lakeland College Women
For the second consecutive year the Lake Michigan Conference Men's All-Sports Award was won by Edgewood College. The Eagle men claimed the award with a 18.10 index, almost 3.25 better than runner-up Concordia University. Edgewood captured conference titles in baseball and golf, while winning the LMC soccer tournament championship. The Eagle men also finished second in soccer, third in basketball including a runner-up finish in the basketball tournament, and a third place finish in the LMC baseball tournament. This was Edgewood's seventh overall All-Sports award, and the men's second.

The Lakeland women's teams won their fourth award in school history, including the fourth in five years (01-02, 02-03, 03-04, 05-06). The Muskies edged out Concordia by 0.15, with a 19.86 index. Lakeland won LMC titles in basketball and volleyball, and won the LMC tournament in basketball, soccer and volleyball. They also took second in golf, soccer and softball.

The calculations for the All-Sports Awards are base on a combination of the final regular season standings and postseason tournaments (when applicable) for each sport.

Sportsmanship Awards to Alverno College, Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Marian College
In a vote by the athletic directors Alverno College was named the winner of the Women’s Sportsmanship Award. The Inferno won the award for the second consecutive year.

Maranatha Baptist Bible College and Marian College tied for the Men’s Sportsmanship Award. This marks the eighth time the Crusader men have won the award, and the sixth time the Sabre men have done so.

Administrator of the Year Award to Edgewood’s Larson
Also, the Lake Michigan Conference athletic directors have named Dr. G. Steven Larson, Edgewood College athletic director and LMC Executive Director, the recipient of the Jerry Kruse Administrator of the Year Award for the 2005-06 academic year. This is the tenth consecutive year Larson’s peers have honored him with this award. The award is named after Jerry Kruse, former LMC Commissioner who passed away in 1996.

--May 16, 2006-- [All-Sports Awards standings]

Jerry Kruse Administrator of the Year Award

This award, in honor Jerry Kruse - former Secretary-Treasurer / Commissioner, will be given annually based on a ballot of LMC Athletic Directors. Athletic administrators, sports chairs, and committee members from all LMC schools are eligible. In case of ties multiple awards will be given.

2005-06: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
2004-05: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
2003-04: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
2002-03: Steve Larson, Edgewood College & Skip Noon, Wisconsin Lutheran College
2001-02: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
2000-01: Steve Larson, Edgewood College & Jane Bouche, Lakeland College
99-2000: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
1998-99: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
1997-98: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
1996-97: Steve Larson, Edgewood College
 

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