LA GRANDE, Ore. – On Tuesday evening, Eastern Oregon Athletics officially closed out the 2025–26 athletic year with the 19th Annual Mountie Awards in McKenzie Theater. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements, memorable moments, and accomplishments of Mountie student-athletes and teams throughout the year.
The evening was hosted by Mylie Mills (Volleyball), Kaiea Waiwaiole (Women's Basketball), and Diego Vergara-Zuber (Men's Soccer), with assistance from student-athletes across multiple programs who helped present the awards.
Award Winners
- Men's Cross Country Runner of the Year - Thomas Ogden
- Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year - Riley Morris
- Football Player of the Year - Jason Grant
- Women's Soccer Player of the Year - Peyton Jacaway
- Men's Soccer Player of the Year - Jacob Russell
- Volleyball Player of the Year - Kiauna Mack
- Women's Basketball Player of the Year - Kelsie Siegner
- Men's Basketball Player of the Year - Eamon Monahan
- Women's Wrestler of the Year - Veil Foreman
- Men's Wrestler of the Year - Nico Rodriguez
- Cheer & Dance Performer of the Year - Gracie Birkinbine
- Baseball Player of the Year - Jace Nagler
- Softball Player of the Year - Hope Burke
- Lacrosse Player of the Year - Jade McCoy
- Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Year - Elizabeth Grandle
- Men's Track & Field Athlete of the Year - Mark Church
- Female Breakout Athlete of the Year - Hope Burke
- Male Breakout Athlete of the Year - Grady Greenwood
- Female Newcomer of the Year - Kate Stidham
- Male Newcomer of the Year - Eamon Monahan
- Game of the Year - Men's Track & Field CCC Championships
- Moment of the Year - Women's Soccer Clinches National Berth
- Coaching Staff of the Year - Volleyball
- Male Academic Team of the Year - Men's Basketball
- Female Academic Team of the Year - Women's Basketball
- Team of the Year - Volleyball
- Female Athlete of the Year - Elizabeth Grandle
- Male Athlete of the Year - Jace Nagler
- Golden Mountie - Baseball
The evening concluded with a highlight video showcasing moments from the 2025–26 season, providing one final look back at another successful year for Mountie Athletics.
