2020 Spring Salute: Crown College
Following the cancellation of remaining spring sport seasons and tournaments and championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) launched the "2020 Spring Salute" as a means to honor all conference programs, coaches and student-athletes during the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.
The UMAC would like to recognize Crown College administrators, coaches, staff and student-athletes for their commitment to the mission, vision and core values of the conference. During this incredibly difficult time, we appreciate all that Crown leadership has done for athletics and especially spring sport student-athletes who saw their seasons end abruptly.
Crown and the UMAC would like to thank the following senior and graduating student-athletes for their dedication to their respective sports during their collegiate careers. Being a student-athlete is no easy task, but it will prepare them to go out to lead and make an incredible difference in the world. Thank you, seniors!
| Sport |
First |
Hometown |
Major |
| Baseball |
Levi Knott |
Duvall, Wash. |
Pastoral Leadership |
| Baseball |
Eric Newman |
Buffalo, Minn. |
Sport Management |
| Baseball |
Bailey Sarto |
Monroe, Wash. |
Sport Management |
| Softball |
Olivia Christopherson |
New London, Minn. |
Nursing |
| Softball |
Samantha Collins |
Columbia Falls, Mont. |
Elementary Education |
| Softball |
Olivia Dols |
Sartell, Minn. |
Business Administration |
| Softball |
Zoe Roberts |
Bremerton, Wash. |
Psychology |
| Men's Tennis |
Joe Duffy |
Mound, Minn. |
Sport Management |
| Women's Tennis |
Lauren Sporleder |
Delano, Minn. |
Global Leadership (Master's) |
| Women's Outdoor Track and Field |
Marina Schwanke |
Spring Valley, Minn. |
Exercise Science |
Below are messages from some Crown spring sport coaches to their teams and seniors:
From Baseball Head Coach Ryan Doheny: "
I could not be more proud of you seniors and our baseball team. The legacy that you built will live on and has impacted our Crown baseball family in such incredible ways. My heart hurts for you guys, but I am so thankful for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence on and off the field."
From Softball Head Coach Jamie Ross: "
I can't imagine having my senior season cut short this way but you all handled it with grace. You all worked so hard and I am so thankful and proud of the people that you have become."
From Men's and Women's Tennis Head Coach Eric Shourds: "It is such an honor to be the Head Coach of the Crown Tennis teams. And as each year goes by, I’m grateful for the commitment our players show to our school and our team. Like each year, they offer a unique team that I will never forget. I’m proud of this group, and even more excited to see what they will do going forward."
From Men's and Women's Track and Field Head Coach Bill Braunger: "I continue to be proud of my teams for how they represent Crown in competition, in the classroom and in life."
Keep up on social media all day as the UMAC says, "Thank you, Storm!" Share stories, memories and messages of thanks and gratitude for Crown student-athletes, coaches and staff using #UMACsalute and #ThanksStorm.
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