ST. PAUL, Minn. - The St. Catherine University athletic department selected five as Fleur-de-lis award recipients including four individuals for athletic performance and one for scholarship.
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 tenets 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.
Briana Henaman | Sr., Soccer | Athletics
Forest Lake, Minn. / Lakes International Language Academy
Senior soccer student-athlete
Briana Henaman earned her first individual Fleur-de-lis Award after her knockdown performance in the Wildcats 4-0 week. In four games, Henaman anchored the back line as the Wildcats recorded three shutouts and only allowed one goal. Henaman also contributed two goals, both game winners, plus added an assist for a total of five points.
Ryanna Steinhaus | Jr., Tennis | Athletics
Litchfield, Minn. / Litchfield
Junior tennis player,
Ryanna Steinhaus earned her first Fleur-de-lis Award in her time at St. Kate's for her undefeated performance at the Wisconsin River Falls Triangular. At No. 2 doubles Steinhaus and her partner rolled to a 6–1 win against River Falls, then battled back from a set down at No. 5 singles to take it 1–6, 6–3, 6–3 — clinching the team victory in the process. She carried that momentum into the matchup with UW–Superior, earning a 6–4 win in doubles and a gritty 7–6 (3), 6–0 victory in singles.
Anna Friendshuh | Sr., Hockey | Scholarship
Cary, N.C. / Portsmouth Abbey
Senior
Anna Friendshuh was awarded her first Fleur-de-lis Award of the academic year for her research presentation on the Long COVID and Psychological well-being for adults in the United States. Friendshuh presented at the 2025 Southern Demographic Association in Lexington, Kentucky about the importance of addressing the challenges faced by those living with Long COVID. Her results presented the significant associations and emphasized the lasting mental and emotional effects of the condition.
Liz Rosen | Sr., Volleyball | Athletics
Clear Lake, Wis. / Clear Lake
Senior outside hitter
Liz Rosen earned her first Fleur-de-lis Award after powering the Wildcats to key conference wins along with a battle against the conference leading Bennies. Over three matches, she totaled 27 kills, 39 digs for a total of 32.5 points. Against Macalester, she hit .286 followed by an attack percentage of .208 in the win against St. Scholastica. Her consistency in serve receive and defense anchored the Wildcats' back row recording a .974 overall reception percentage and .979 in serve receive across the three matches.
Emily Bredman | Sr., Volleyball | Athletics
Barnesville, Minn. / Barnsville
Senior middle hitter,
Emily Bredman was awarded her first Fleur-de-lis Award at St. Kate's after delivering a strong all-around performance in the Wildcats 2-1 showing. Over eleven sets, she totaled 18 kills, nine blocks and 27.5 points averaging 1.64 kills and one block per set. Against St. Scholastica, Bredman posted a dominant .615 hitting percentage adding eight kills and three blocks while going .267 in the win against Macalester.
