Travis Connell and Jessica Tebo Finalists for NCAA 50th Anniversary Gold Award
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- Western Washington women's soccer head coach Travis Connell and former national champion cross country and track and field student-athlete Jessica (Pixler) Tebo were named finalists for the 50th Anniversary Gold Award by the NCAA.
- Connell and Tebo were the male and female nominees for the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
- The award will recognize individuals who have made a lasting and positive impact in Division II.
Travis Connell, head coach of Western Washington women’s soccer, and former student-athlete Jessica Tebo are nominated for the NCAA’s 50th Anniversary Gold Award. Connell, the male nominee for the GNAC, boasts 400 wins and two NCAA Division II national titles. Tebo, the female nominee for the GNAC, won 12 NCAA Division II Championships. The winners will be recognized at the 2024 NCAA Convention in Phoenix. Additionally, Division II will provide a commemorative scholarship opportunity for student-athletes. Connell and Tebo exemplify the lasting impact of Division II athletic excellence.
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