HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College senior basketball player Stephanie Silvas (Dexter, N.M.) was honored this past week by the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference as she 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. Silvas, a captain, four-year letter winner and two-year starter for the Lady Jays, averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per-game this season. She also had 36 steals.

Academically, Silvas is pursuing a degree in physical education and is on pace to graduate this spring.

"Stephanie has been a four-year player in our basketball program," said Vice President of Athletics Rusty Allen. "She has worked hard toward earning a degree and has been a solid contributor on the basketball court. Stephanie is well-deserving of an award that recognizes character."

Head Women's Basketball Coach Shawn Winter added, "It has been a privilege watching Stephanie grow during her time at Tabor. She has really come to embrace what Tabor stands for and is very deserving of the Champion of Character award. She has shown tremendous character as a basketball player, student in the classroom, and in her personal life as well. Tabor College has been great for Stephanie, and Stephanie has been great for Tabor College."