May 12, 2025

Asbury Celebrates Final Day of 2025 Eagle Awards Winners

WILMORE, Ky.---  Asbury Athletics recently hosted the 2025 Asbury Eagle Awards, celebrating a year of serving, training, and competing for the glory of God. AU student-athletes, coaches, staff, faculty, and families gathered in the Shaw CLC Luce Auditorium on Tuesday night, April 29, to highlight and honor excellence achieved. 

The Asbury Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), led by President Hagen Webb, produced the event as their highlighted project for the 2024-25 year. SAAC is comprised of two leading student-athletes from each of the 16 TeamAU programs and is committed to serving Asbury student-athletes. 

The event was broadcast live and is archived on the Asbury Athletics YouTube account. 

Special thanks to Fresh Ideas Food Service and Los Altos Authentic Mexican Restaurant for providing amazing food service during the event. 

Awards will also be released on asburyeagles.com and @asburyeagles social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook).

Congratulations to all 2025 Eagle Awards Winners! Asbury Athletics is proud of your commitment in the classroom, on the field of competition, and your love for others that has led to this honor.

View photos below from the 2025 Eagle Awards

2025 Eagle Awards Final Day Winners

Female Gamble/Walker Outstanding Senior

Emma Grace Gray / Volleyball / Sr. / Elementary Education

Stats/Details - Emma Grace was CCS first team all-conference member and represented the AU volleyball team on the CCS All Sportsmanship Team. She finished her career with a total of 833 Kills and 684 digs. She also served as a team captain this season and led the Eagles to a CCS Regular Season Championship.

Nominees

Carley Hinshaw | Women's Basketball

Kaylee Strunk | Softball

Male Gamble/Walker Outstanding Senior

Dalton Fleshood / Men's Soccer / Sr. / Business Admin.

Stats/Details -  In the 2024 season, Dalton was an NCCAA First-Team All-American and a member of the CCS All-Conference First Team. He is an RA in Trustees, a WHAM Coordinator and serves with the Chicago Eagles and Orlando Eagles Ministry. Dalton was a standout athlete whose dedication, skill, and sportsmanship set him apart of the field. He helps create a welcoming Christ-centered space where others can grow in their faith.

Nominees

Garrett Sturges | Golf

Ben McNew | Men's Basketball

Wes Preston | Men's Cross Country & Track and Field

Cam Weaver | Baseball

Molly Harlin Servant Leadership Award - A leadership award given in memory of Molly Harlin that exemplifies servant leadership.

David Schnake / Men's Basketball Chaplain 

Details - “The impact Dave has made with the men's basketball team is amazing,” said Asbury men’s basketball head coach, Will Shouse. ”His relationships with them are trusting and has allowed him to make the impact that is much needed with the team. Dave gives his time and effort to be intentionally there in a way that honors Christ.”

Nominees

Abby Moffat | Softball

Grace Hanlon | Women's Basketball

Kennadie Pritchett | Women's Soccer Team Manager

Tanner Hinshaw | Baseball

John Greer | Men's Soccer Associate Head Coach

Male Stuart Smith Award

Ben Moore / Men's Tennis / So. / Accounting

Stats/Details - Ben led the CCS Champion men’s tennis team in wins this year being 11-2 singles and 12-1 in doubles, and was named CCS First Team All-Conference. Asbury tennis Head Coach Jarred Miller said, “Ben is committed to being respectful to his opponents and the crowd around him watching his matches. His faith remains the priority in all things, and he wants to make sure people are aware of his faith through his actions both on and off the court.”

Nominees

Avery Annas | Men's Swimming

Bryce Snellen | Men's Basketball

Brenden Krebs | Men's Soccer

Female Stuart Smith Award 

Ava Miller / Women's Cross Country and Track & Field / Jr. / Elementary Education

Stats/Details -  Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach Randy Crist said, “The love of Christ shines brightly in Ava's life. She is a Cross Country and Track & Field team captain, an outstanding runner, but that barely touches what she contributes to her team, the AU community, and the Kingdom of God.”

Nominees

Emma Popplewell | Softball

Morgan Stephenson | Women's Swimming

Morgan Flanagan | Women's Basketball

Maliya Crump | Women's Soccer

Abigail Bruner | Volleyball

Female Frank B. and Lucille Fryman Award - This is an award for student-athletes that honors former staff members Frank and Lucille Fryman. Both gave loving service to Asbury University for several years. Mr. Fryman worked in the physical plant and Mrs. Fryman worked in the college bookstore. Their son, Bill, is a graduate of Asbury University and the father of Travis Fryman who played professionally for the Cleveland Indians. This award is for demonstrated excellence as a varsity student-athlete, for strong Christian witness and demonstrated attitude of service, and demonstrated potential for leadership.

Riley McChord / Volleyball / Jr. / Communications / Business Minor

Stats/Details - Riley McChord showed great leadership on and off the court in her junior season. As a team captain, she helped lead her team in becoming regular season CCS champions, while also earning CCS Defensive Player of the Year and NCCAA All-Region. She is a representative for the women’s volleyball team for SAAC, is involved with FCA, and served in missions with the LYNC8 Project in Puerto Rico last summer.

Nominees

Sidney Hansen | Softball

Brooke O'Carroll | Women's Cross Country & Track and Field

Ruthie Ward | Women's Swimming

Male Frank B. and Lucille Fryman Award - This is an award for student-athletes that honors former staff members Frank and Lucille Fryman. Both gave loving service to Asbury University for several years. Mr. Fryman worked in the physical plant and Mrs. Fryman worked in the college bookstore. Their son, Bill, is a graduate of Asbury University and the father of Travis Fryman who played professionally for the Cleveland Indians. This award is for demonstrated excellence as a varsity student-athlete, for strong Christian witness and demonstrated attitude of service, and demonstrated potential for leadership.

Tyler Hall / Men's Basketball / So. / Communications

Stats/Details - ““Tyler is an example of the kind of student- athlete we all want in our program”, said head coach Will Shouse. ”He honors Christ in his competition, in the classroom, and off the court. He helps lead and guide younger players on campus and in the community. His confidence in his faith is key on the men’s basketball team.”

Nominees

Ethan Bonow | Men's Swimming

Crosby Short | Men's Soccer

Eric Liddell Award - The Eric Liddel Award is given to an individual who actively embodies TeamAU’s mission of “Serve, Train, and Compete for the Glory of God”. This award is presented to a staff member who honors the pursuit of excellence and Christian Leadership of Eric Liddell, an Olympic gold medalist and a committed follower of Jesus.

Sammy Fluck / Head Athletic Trainer

Stats/Details - “We are blessed to have Sammy serving as our Head Athletic Trainer at Asbury,” said Asbury VP for Athletics, Mark Whitworth. “She serves our student-athletes with great competence, compassion, professionalism and commitment. We are grateful for Sammy’s leadership and willingness to help TeamAU stay healthy and thriving."

Nominees

Sarah Goul | Asbury Athletics Graduate Assistant

Grace Raison | Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Graham Duncan | Head Swimming Coach

Colton Back | Director of Athletic Communications and Events

The Eagle Award - In 1992, the “Eagle Award” was introduced as a way of annually recognizing the individual, organization, company or group who has shown continuing and visible support for the athletic department. It is given with careful consideration to those who are dedicated to the development of character and excellence in young men and women through athletics. 

Glenn Sutherland / TeamAU Community

Details - “Nearly everyone associated with TeamAU knows and loves Glenn", said Asbury VP for Athletics, Mark Whitworth. "He has the wonderful gift of encouragement and willingly shares that every day. From student-athletes to coaches and staff, all of us have been blessed by Glenn’s warm and caring spirit. He is a gift to the TeamAU family!”

Rita Pritchett Award - Highest overall GPA for Asbury male student-athlete. 

Ethan Kriesch / Men's Soccer / Jr. / Adventure Leadership

Rita Pritchett Award - Highest overall GPA for Asbury female student-athlete. 

Sarah Yost / Women's Cross Country and Track & Field / Sr. / Equine Assisted Science