[Tennis] Gladson and Ryan Named KCAC Tennis Champions of Character

WICHITA, Kan. - Ten men's tennis student athletes and nine women's tennis student athletes have been recognized as KCAC Champions of Character, the conference office announced Thursday. The KCAC Champions of Character award is sponsored by  and , and is based on the NAIA Champions of Character award.

Committed to advancing character-driven athletics, the NAIA Champions of Character program aims to inspire student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans to hold high standards and embody what character truly means in a competitive arena. By keeping the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership at the heart of the athletics experience, the Champions of Character program empowers participants to change the culture of sport.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Champions of Character awards are presented by IMA, Inc. and Dissinger Reed, and are awarded to the student-athletes and team who best represent the mission of the Champions of Character Program. 

Blake Gladson (SR/Odessa, Texas) and Janae Ryan (JR/Claflin, Kan.) represent Sterling College on the lists.