KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its major postseason awards and All-MIAA teams from the 2025 women's soccer season, selected by head coaches from all 13 MIAA women's soccer institutions. MoWest Soccer had a total of 10 student-athletes on the All-MIAA list, including two First Team selections, one Second Team, one Third Team, and six Honorable Mentions.

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM
Defender – Nicoletta Froehlich, Sr.
In conference play, Froehlich started all 12 MIAA matches and logged 1,033 total minutes, playing the full 90 in eight contests. She tallied two assists and two points while anchoring a Griffon defense that recorded eight shutouts in league action. Froehlich was honored as one of the MIAA Soccer Athletes of the Week, earning the league's Week 7 Defender of the Week award.

Midfielder – Kendall Knisley, Jr.
In conference play, Knisley appeared in all 12 MIAA matches, scoring six goals and totaling 12 points on 40 shots with 18 on goal. She averaged 3.33 shots per game and 0.50 goals per game across 855 minutes, serving as a key offensive presence for the Griffons.

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM
Midfielder – Aidyn Woodall, Sr.
In conference play, Woodall started all 12 MIAA matches, logging 811 total minutes. She recorded six assists and six points, averaging 0.50 assists per game to pace the Griffon midfield. Her vision and precision passing made her a key playmaker in MoWest's attack.

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM
Defender – Brookelyn Buttolph, Sr.
In conference play, Buttolph appeared in 11 MIAA matches with 11 starts, logging 909 total minutes. She played the full 90 minutes in seven of those contests while co-anchoring a Griffon defense that recorded eight shutouts in league action.

ALL-MIAA HONORABLE MENTION
Forward – Rachyl Benavides, Sr.
In MIAA play, senior forward Benavides started nine of 12 matches, recording two goals and one assist. She took 11 shots with five on target, and scoring one game-winner while logging 468 minutes for the Griffons.

Midfielder – Kaari Little, Jr.
In MIAA play, junior midfielder Little appeared in all 12 conference matches, starting eight and logging 643 minutes. She registered 12 shots with five on goal for a .417 shots-on-goal percentage, contributing consistently in the midfield throughout league action.

Midfielder – Alyssa French, So.
In MIAA play, sophomore midfielder French appeared in all 12 conference matches, starting seven while totaling 594 minutes. She recorded one goal and one assist for three points, adding 10 shots with four on target for a .400 shots-on-goal percentage.

Defender – Ava Smith, Jr.
In MIAA play, junior defender Smith appeared in all 12 conference matches and started 10, totaling 670 minutes. She helped anchored a Griffon defense that recorded eight shutouts in league action.

Defender – Maddy Harmon, Sr.
In MIAA play, senior defender Harmon started 11 of 12 matches, logging 600 minutes and one assist while anchoring a Griffon defense that recorded eight shutouts in league action. Harmon was honored as one of the MIAA Soccer Athletes of the Week, claiming the league's first Defender of the Week award of the season.

Goalkeeper – Morgan Byrd, So.
In MIAA play, sophomore goalkeeper Byrd started nine conference matches, totaling 720 minutes in goal. She posted a 0.63 goals-against average with 26 saves and an .839 save percentage, recording six shutouts and helping the Griffons to a 4-2-3 mark in her starts. Byrd was recognized among the MIAA Soccer Athletes of the Week, earning the league's opening-week Goalkeeper of the Week honor.

The Griffons finished MIAA play with a 6-2-4 record, earning the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. MoWest will host No. 5 Northwest Missouri State in the MIAA Quarterfinals on Sunday at 1 p.m. inside Spratt Stadium.

2025 ALL-MIAA TEAMS & POSTSEASON AWARDS
Offensive Player of the Year – Carrie Cunningham – Pittsburg State, So.
Defensive Player of the Year – Belle Kennedy – Washburn, Sr.
Goalkeeper of the Year – Calais Butts – Rogers State, Jr.
Freshman of the Year – Leah Henke – Washburn
Coach of the Year – Wes Branstetter – Pittsburg State

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM
Goalkeeper – Jocelyn Kramar – Pittsburg State, So.
Defender – Nicoletta Froehlich – MoWest, Sr.
Defender – Sailor Jensen – Pittsburg State, Sr.
Defender – Lindsey Maul – Washburn, Jr.
Defender – Mackenzie Smith – Central Missouri, So.
Midfielder – Rebekah George – Central Oklahoma, Sr.
Midfielder – Abby Hoffman – Pittsburg State, Jr.
Midfielder – Belle Kennedy – Washburn, Sr.
Midfielder – Kendall Knisley – MoWest, Jr.
Forward – Carrie Cunningham – Pittsburg State, So.
Forward – Mikayla Ernst – Central Missouri, Jr.
Forward – Leah Henke – Washburn, Fr.

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM
Goalkeeper – Lily Ellis – Northwest Missouri, Sr.
Defender – Abby Bachman – Emporia State, Sr.
Defender – Livi Jones – Pittsburg State, Fr.
Defender – Rilyn Snyder – Washburn, Jr.
Midfielder – Ximena Arnau – Northwest Missouri, Jr.
Midfielder – Ella Favot – Emporia State, Fr.
Midfielder – Aspen Patterson – Central Missouri, Jr.
Forward – Ella Cazzavillan – Pittsburg State, Fr.
Forward – Megan Kephart – Emporia State, So.
Forward – Sydney Taylor – Northeastern State, Sr.
Forward – Makenna West – Northwest Missouri, Jr.
Forward – Aidyn Woodall – MoWest, Sr.

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM
Goalkeeper – Calais Butts – Rogers State, Jr.
Defender – Brookelyn Buttolph – MoWest, Sr.
Defender – Emma Cook – Northwest Missouri, So.
Defender – Shaye Taylor – Washburn, Sr.
Defender – Megan Wilson – Central Oklahoma, Sr.
Midfielder – Mia Hunt – Pittsburg State, So.
Midfielder – Grace Peterson – Washburn, Jr.
Midfielder – Kate Ricker – Central Missouri, So.
Midfielder – Mackinly Rohn – Washburn, Jr.
Forward – Caleah Carter – Central Oklahoma, So.
Forward – Sam Searcey – Washburn, So.
Forward – Delphine Sosu – Newman, Sr.
 
ALL-MIAA HONORABLE MENTION
Central Missouri: Hazel Douglas-Trotman – Defender; Kristen Wright – Goalkeeper
 
Central Oklahoma: Rebecca Tweedy – Forward; Sophia Gaskins – Defender; Avery Bass – Goalkeeper
 
Emporia State: Maddie Bracy – Midfielder; Sammy Quiroz – Midfielder; Peyton Pipes – Defender; Ruby Ryan – Defender; Mackenzi Goen – Goalkeeper

Fort Hays State: Sydney Cotter – Forward

MoWest: Rachyl Benavides – Forward; Kaari Little – Midfielder; Alyssa French – Midfielder; Ava Smith – Defender; Maddy Harmon – Defender; Morgan Byrd – Goalkeeper

Nebraska Kearney: Mia Lang – Midfielder; Maddy Province – Defender; Keila Gillispie – Defender; Susie Bovaird – Goalkeeper

Newman: Lexi Bauer – Defender

Northeastern State: Jaclyn Barritt – Midfielder

Pittsburg State: Avi Gonzalez – Midfielder; Adelynn Phipps – Defender

Rogers State: Delana King – Forward; Hannah Schultze – Midfielder

Washburn: Kate Hinck – Forward; Lili Everley – Goalkeeper