Jessie Stenger Named Hanover College Outstanding Women Athlete of the Year

The former EC Trojan has put together a tremendous college career.

(Hanover, Ind.) - Jessie Stenger has had an outstanding athletic career at Hanover College. 

She recently capped off her senior year as the winner of the 2025 Outstanding Women Senior Athlete of the Year. 

Stenger, a Brookville native and former East Central Trojan, is arguably the most decorated student-athlete in Hanover College track and field history. 

She is a two-time All-American, two-time Academic All-American, five-time Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference champion, and a four-time NCAA National Championship qualifier.

Stenger holds the HCAC outdoor shot put record, as well as the school record in the indoor and outdoor shot put. 

In addition to being a track and field star, Stenger secured Second Team All-Conference honors and AVCA All-Academic Team as a member of the Panther volleyball team. 

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