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Kansas Wesleyan’s David Toelle awarded NAIA Clarence Ike Pearson Award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Summary

David Toelle, Kansas Wesleyan University's sports information director, has received the 2026 Clarence 'Ike' Pearson Award from the NAIA. This award honors exemplary contribution to athletic communication in the NAIA-Sports Information Directors Association. Toelle has held the position for 25 years and began his career at Kansas Wesleyan as a student-athlete in 1996. He has previously been recognized as the KCAC Sports Information Director of the Year and is involved in advocating for sports information directors within the conference. Toelle credits his success to collaborative efforts with coaches and colleagues.

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  • •David Toelle has served at Kansas Wesleyan for 25 years.
  • •He began compiling basketball statistics in 1998.
  • •Toelle has won the KCAC Sports Information Director of the Year three times.
  • •He has been instrumental in the university's athletic event streaming efforts.
  • •Toelle emphasizes collaboration with coaches and campus support for success.
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  • 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas Wesleyan sports information director selected for NAIA award
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Kansas Wesleyan sports information director David Toelle receives the prestigious NAIA Clarence Ike Pearson Award.

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