ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the Fleur-De-Lis award recipients for the weeks of January 17-Febraruy 5 recognizing two student-athletes for athletic performance and service.

Introduced in the fall of 2017, the Fleur-de-lis award is an honor given to student-athletes who embody the three components of the Wildcat athletic department; sport, scholarship, and service. The fleur-de-lis is a visual representation of the athletic department's mission. The three petals of the fleur-de-lis represent the tenants of our mission:  Scholarship, Athleticism, and Service.  The band holding the three pedals together represents leadership and perseverance.  Excellence in any of these areas is recognized by the department through this award. 

The Fleur-de-lis award honors Wildcat student-athletes who have exemplified the department's mission on the field, the classroom, and through community service. The fleur-de-lis, or "flower of the lily" in English, is a symbol used by the University and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and is proudly incorporated into the St. Catherine shield as a representation of the Sister's French heritage and the seed from which their good works grow.

Laura Denchfield | Jr., Hockey | Athletics
Junior forward Laura Denchfield tallied four points in seven games leading the Wildcats to a 3-1 win over Saint Mary's on Feb. 5. Denchfield's first goal against the Cardinals was her fourth game-winner of her career and second of the season. 

Madi Genz | Fy., Indoor Track & Field | Athletics
First-year Madi Genz earns her first career Fleur-de-lis Award for her outstanding performance at the Vanessa Seljeskog Classic at Macalester. Genz claimed first in the 60m dash with a debut time of 8.17, which ranks 6th in the MIAC currently. She also finished third in the 200 m run with a time of 27.89. On top of her performance at Macalester, Genz was third in the 60 m dash at Bethel.