Alexis Janiak (7/15/2026) - Athlete Awards - Aurora University Athletics

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Alexis Janiak

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Athletes of the Week
Week Of

7/15/2026
Sport

Women's Wrestling
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The 2025-2026 athletic seasons culminated with one of the most successful years in the history of Aurora University Athletics. Behind the department achievements are the accomplishments and recognition of the athletes that made the success possible, starting with the Aurora University Female Athlete of the Year.

The award will be presented to senior women's wrestling student-athlete Alexis Janiak, as voted on by staff members of the AU Athletic Department.

A repeat winner of the top athletic award bestowed yearly on a Spartan student-athlete, Janiak earned the 2025-2026 honor with a strong season season.

Her senior season saw her finish as the national runner-up at 131 in NCAA National Championship Tournament, earning her third All-American recognition in her career. She was the CCIW Champion at 131 pounds while also earning the CCIW Most Outstanding Wrestler award. Additionally, Janiak represented the United States and earned a silver medal representing Team USA in World Ranking Tournament.

Athlete Awards
Date	Athlete	Sport
10/9/2019	Brandon Estrada	Men's Cross Country
10/9/2019	Connor Olson	Football
10/1/2019	Hannah Schulz	Women's Golf
10/1/2019	Ryan Vanderway	Men's Golf
9/25/2019	Hannah Schulz	Women's Golf
9/25/2019	Imani Freeman	Women's Volleyball
9/18/2019	Sydnei Avery	Women's Volleyball
9/18/2019	Jacolby Maxwell	Football
9/10/2019	Gavin Zimbelman	Football
9/10/2019	Sydnei Avery	Women's Volleyball
9/4/2019	Kelsey Deck	Women's Soccer
9/4/2019	Julio Acosta	Men's Soccer
7/2/2019	Makayla Fincher	Women's Volleyball
7/2/2019	Alexis Abelove	Women's Soccer
6/20/2019	Lauren Anderson	Women's Golf
6/20/2019	Bryce Wallgard	Men's Lacrosse
6/5/2019	Elaine Walker	Softball
6/5/2019	Jeff Mayes	Baseball
5/29/2019	Elaine Walker	Softball
5/29/2019	Lauren Anderson	Women's Golf