Sutton Arend and Julia Weber earn top Lancer athlete honors

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

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At Mount Marty University, Sutton Arend was awarded the male athlete of the year and Julia Weber earned the female athlete of the year honor. Arend, a basketball player, averaged 17.7 points and 5 rebounds per game, becoming a first-team all-GPAC selection. Weber, recognized for her volleyball performance, finished her career as the school record holder for kills in a match and ranks sixth in all-time career kills. Both athletes culminated their successful seasons with prominent awards, highlighting their contributions to the university's athletic program during the 2025-26 academic year.

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  • Sutton Arend led Mount Marty basketball with 17.7 points per game.
  • Julia Weber posted 193 kills in her final volleyball season.
  • Arend is the Lancers' third all-time GPAC first-team selection.
  • Weber holds the record for kills in a match with 27.
  • Both athletes were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the university.
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Jun. 25—YANKTON, S.D. — A pair of athletes from Emery led the Mount Marty University athlete awards at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Basketball standout Sutton Arend was named the Lancers' male athlete of the year, and volleyball leader Julia Weber was named the school's female athlete of the year. A 6-foot-4 guard/forward who is a rising senior, Arend was the Lancers' leading scorer ...

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