ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Catherine University athletic department selected the Fleur-De-Lis award recipients for the weeks of April 18-May 1 recognizing four individuals for athletic performance.

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.

Bryana Leverentz | | Sr., Track & Field | Athletics
Senior Bryana Leverentz appeared in the prestigious Drake Relays finishing the javelin throw in 10th place with a mark of 39.78m was a season-best and the top finish from a Division III competitor. The mark ranks her 24th in Division III and led her to beat out Division I and II athletes, as well as the No. 5 and 7 ranked athletes in Division III. 

Kelsey Dorr | Jr., Tennis | Athletics
Junior tennis standout Kelsey Dorr went 7-1 over the two-week period claiming singles wins against Bethel, Saint Ben's, Gustavus, and St. Scholastica at the No. 1 position. She also picked up doubles wins at No. 1 over Saint Ben's, Gustuavs, and St. Scholastica to help the Wildcats secure the team's third-place standing headed into the MIAC playoffs. Dorr ranks 2nd in singles in the region VII and is 3rd in doubles with fellow partner Sofia Walker.

Taylor Brunn | Jr., Softball | Athletics
Junior center fielder, Taylor Brunn hit .475 in ten games collecting nine runs and five RBI helping the Wildcats to a 5-5 record in two weeks with five MIAC wins. Defensively, Brunn was flawless in ten games making numerous diving catches to end innings while the opponents were in scoring position. 

Kate Taylor | Sr., Golf | Athletics 
Senior Kate Taylor won the Bethel University Rumble at the Ridge tournament last weekend which is her first career title. Taylor birdied the last hole in the first round to shoot even par with a career-low to lead the team to a first-place finish with a score of 304.