HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College senior basketball player Kyle Kroeker (Hillsboro, Kan.) was honored this past week by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as he earned the KCAC Champions of Character Award.

The award is given out weekly by the conference to student athletes who demonstrate excellence in athletics, in the classroom, and in the communities in which they live.

Kroeker, a captain, All-KCAC performer, three year starter, and four-year letter winner for the Bluejays basketball team, was second on the team in points per-game at 14.1 while shooting 35 percent from behind the arc before suffering a season-ending broken wrist injury against Bethany College in early January.

Academically, Kroeker is perusing a degree in elementary education and is currently listed on the First Team All-Bluejay Honor Roll with a GPA between 3.74 - 4.0. He is also actively involved in his community, serving as member of Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church.

"I have watched Kyle grow as an athlete and asa man of character for four years at Tabor College," said Vice President of Athletics Rusty Allen. "He demonstrates what the scripture calls the fruit of the spirit in all circumstances. He is extremely competitive while showing respect and self-control.Kyle is truly a Champion of Character and we are proud to have him represent us."

Head Men's Basketball Coach Micah Ratzlaff added "the kid has more heart than any player I have coached. He leads by example and is a fearless competitor. He has always been extremely coachable and a great teammate and I believe he is very deserving of this award and the team is proud of him."