Valley Lutheran is proud of our student athletes – who not only excel in the classroom, but who perform to the best of their God given ability in their sport. The following athletes received high honors during the 2025-26 fall season for their efforts in academics and athletics. Congratulations to these student athletes!
Note: This page will be updated as more recognitions are announced.
CROSS COUNTRY
Men’s
Dane Burk – TVC Academic All-Conference
Jayden Fox – TVC-Blue Division Individual Champion, TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference State Qualifier
Joseph Knea – TVC Academic All-Conference
Colton Moore – TVC-Blue Division Cross Country All-Conference Sportsmanship Team, TVC Academic All-Conference
Women’s Team: – TVC-Blue Division Conference Champions, Team State Qualifier
Individual:
Emily Beethe – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Bethany Cmeyla – TVC-Blue Division 2nd Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Lindsey Cmeyla – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Kailey Eschmann – TVC Academic All-Conference
Natalie Habitz – TVC Academic All-Conference
Rachel Heikkinen – TVC Academic All-Conference
Maryn Hyatt – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC-Blue Division Cross Country All-Conference Sportsmanship Team, TVC Academic All-Conference
Leah Keup – TVC Academic All-Conference
Ava LaMont – TVC Academic All-Conference
Isabella Reinbold – TVC Academic All-Conference
Sophia Samborn – TVC Academic All-Conference
Lilianna Villarreal – TVC Academic All-Conference
FOOTBALL
Team: TVC-Blue Division Conference Champions, Undefeated Regular Season, Playoff Berth
Individual:
Coach Reid – Became the winningest Head Varsity Coach in program history, named the 2025 Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week for week 8
Blake Burk – TVC Academic All-Conference
Colton Burk – TVC Academic All-Conference
Jack Holzhei – TVC-Blue Division Football All-Conference Sportsmanship Team
Colt Jolin – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Running Back, TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention Defensive Back
Trevor Kall – TVC Academic All-Conference
Max Katenhus – TVC Academic All-Conference
Andrew Kunisch – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Defensive Back, TVC Academic All-Conference
Brandon Larson – TVC Academic All-Conference
Caleb Mulder – TVC Academic All-Conference
Garrett Rechsteiner – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Defensive Lineman
Hayden Rozewski – TVC Academic All-Conference
Axel Schuette – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Offensive Lineman, TVC Academic All-Conference
Zac Sharon – TVC Academic All-Conference
Michael Smith – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Defensive Lineman
Cole Strieter – TVC-Blue Division Football Player of the Year, TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Running Back, TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention Linebacker, TVC Academic All-Conference
Jack Strieter – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Athlete, TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention Defensive Back, TVC Academic All-Conference
Ryan Pittman – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Kicker, TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention Linebacker
Dominic Pugh – TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman
Dylan Pugh – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference Tight End
WOMEN’S GOLF
Lilli Bourdow – TVC Academic All-Conference
Ava Kelsey – TVC Academic All-Conference
Kendelle Klemish – TVC Academic All-Conference
Addyson Licavoli – TVC Academic All-Conference
Claire Rosecrans – TVC Academic All-Conference
Blythe Schisler – TVC All-Conference Honorable Mention, TVC Academic All-Conference
Hannah VanTol – TVC Golf All-Conference Sportsmanship Team, TVC Academic All-Conference
Cambria Weiss – TVC Academic All-Conference
MEN’S SOCCER
Team: TVC-Blue Division Conference Champions, District Champions
Individual:
Evan Auernhammer – TVC Academic All-Conference
Clark Briggs – TVC Academic All-Conference
Nathaniel Eden – TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention
Brady Klemish – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference
Landon Munger – TVC Academic All-Conference
Sam Plamondon – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Isaac Rupprecht – TVC-Blue Division Defensive Player of the Year, TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Robbie Samborn – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference
Trent Schiavone – TVC-Blue Division Player of the Year, TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference
Landon Sherry – TVC Academic All-Conference
Tyler Sowatsky – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Jared Wuerfel – TVC-Blue Division Soccer All-Conference Sportsmanship Team
VOLLEYBALL
Team: TVC-Blue Division Conference Champions, District Champions, Regional Champions, School Record for Wins in a Season (50)
Individual:
Kate Belt – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Hannah Hemme – TVC Academic All-Conference
Elsie Hultberg – TVC Academic All-Conference
Grace Parker – TVC Academic All-Conference
Linden Pomaville – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference
Braelin Rodammer – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC Academic All-Conference
Charlotte Rosecrans – TVC Academic All-Conference
Hayden Sherman – TVC-Blue Division 1st Team All-Conference, TVC-Blue Division Volleyball All-Conference Sportsmanship Team, TVC Academic All-Conference
Reagan Webb – TVC-Blue Division All-Conference Honorable Mention