SCAC Announces Spring All-Sportsmanship Teams

Eight LeTourneau student-athletes earned spots on the SCAC Spring All-Sportsmanship teams, according to a recent conference announcement. These selections, voted on by head coaches, recognize athletes who demonstrated honorable conduct throughout the season across baseball, golf, softball, tennis, and track and field.

Who were the LeTourneau All-Sportsmanship honorees?

The conference named Zach Baker (baseball), Kaiden Schneider (men’s golf), and Emerson Swanner (women’s golf) as honorees. Other recipients include Jenna Carter (softball), Timothy Black (men’s tennis), Anaiah Smith (women’s tennis), Seth Barker (men’s track & field), and Alayna Galloway (women’s track & field).

These athletes were selected by their respective head coaches. Each coach elected one team member who displayed good sportsmanship during the season.

Did You Know? The SCAC began honoring inaugural All-Sportsmanship teams in the fall of 2008 to recognize the value of honorable conduct.

How did the athletes perform on the field?

Several honorees paired their sportsmanship with high-level competition. Senior Zach Baker led the baseball team with 20 stolen bases, 37 runs, and 23 RBIs, helping the team reach the SCAC Tournament championship round.

In golf, senior Kaiden Schneider maintained a 73.46 scoring average over 31.5 rounds. His performance contributed to a SCAC championship and the program’s fourth consecutive NCAA Division III Championship appearance.

Sophomore Emerson Swanner tied for second at the SCAC Tournament and recorded an 80.65 scoring average. She helped the women’s team secure the SCAC title and its first-ever NCAA Division III Championship appearance.

Softball senior Jenna Carter batted .403 with 50 hits and 35 RBIs. She also hit three home runs and ranked sixth in the conference for RBIs.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the SCAC’s selection process, which requires head coaches to nominate a single athlete, elevates the prestige of the award by linking athletic discipline with character. This creates a standard where behavioral excellence is weighed alongside competitive success.

What were the results in tennis and track?

Junior Timothy Black went 13-4 in doubles with teammate Zach Farris and earned All-SCAC doubles second team honors. Freshman Anaiah Smith posted a 10-5 singles record in dual matches and recorded 13 total singles wins.

In track and field, senior Seth Barker ran a personal best of 23.83 in the 200-meter at the SCAC Championships. Senior Alayna Galloway, who also earned honors for women’s cross country, competed in 12 meets and earned USTFCCCA Indoor All-West Region honors as part of the DMR team.

What happens next for these programs?

LeTourneau athletics may build on this momentum in upcoming seasons. The men’s golf program could look to extend its streak of NCAA Division III Championship appearances beyond the last four years.

The women’s golf program may use its first NCAA Division III appearance as a benchmark for future seasons. Fans can follow updates via letuathletics.com or on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who selects the SCAC All-Sportsmanship teams?
Each conference head coach elects one member from their own team who displayed good sportsmanship throughout the season.

Which LeTourneau golfers were recognized?
Kaiden Schneider (men’s golf) and Emerson Swanner (women’s golf) were both named to the teams.

What was Jenna Carter’s batting average?
Jenna Carter batted .403 during the season.

Which aspect of student-athlete recognition do you value most: athletic performance or sportsmanship?