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Alexis Janiak

  • Award
    Athletes of the Week
  • Week Of
    7/15/2026
  • Sport
    Women's Wrestling
  • Bio
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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
11/13/2019 Lexie Martinez Women's Hockey (NCAA)
11/6/2019 Nicole McKernan Women's Hockey (NCAA)
11/6/2019 Larry Jungwirth Men's Hockey (NCAA)
10/30/2019 Julia Wood Women's Volleyball
10/30/2019 Gavin Zimbelman Football
10/22/2019 Sydnei Avery Women's Volleyball
10/22/2019 Matt Napolitano Men's Soccer
10/16/2019 Kelsey Deck Women's Soccer
10/16/2019 Colton Jewell Football
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
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