Here are the 2026 St. Paul Area Athena award winners
The 32nd annual St. Paul Area Athena Awards ceremony is set for Wednesday at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Wild in-arena host Kirsten Krull will serve as the event’s emcee, while sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer is the keynote speaker.
The event will also feature a special tribute to the late Jessi Pierce and her family. The Athena Awards “honor female athletes for their dedication and ...
The 32nd annual St. Paul Area Athena Awards ceremony is set for Wednesday at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Wild in-arena host Kirsten Krull will serve as the event’s emcee, while sports reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer is the keynote speaker.
The event will also feature a special tribute to the late Jessi Pierce and her family. The Athena Awards “honor female athletes for their dedication and excellence in sports. ” Here are the honorees, with highlights of their athletic achievements.
Cassandra Gonzales School: Apple Valley Sport: Wrestling Accolades: Four-time state champion, 98-0 career high school record, U17 world team member Elena Hoecke School: Centennial Sport: Volleyball Accolades: Miss Baden winner, All-State, All-State tournament team. College: Minnesota Vita Hochuli School: Central Sports: Soccer, track and field, gymnastics, basketball Accolades: Soccer – two-time conference player of the year. Track and field – All-conference.
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