Northwestern University Athletics
Chapman and Johnson Claim B1G Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards
6/7/2016 11:11:00 AM | Football, General, Women's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern's Christen Johnson of the women's basketball team and Max Chapman of the football program have been recognized by the Big Ten as Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2015-16 academic year. The pair was chosen from a group of more than 300 exemplary student-athletes who displayed positive sportsmanship throughout the year.
One member of each varsity sports team on every campus was chosen as a Sportsmanship Award honoree, and two Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners were then selected from each institution. All of the Sportsmanship Award winners have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, these honorees must be in good academic standing and must have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.
Johnson was an integral part of the Wildcats' squad over the last four years. She was a positive leader who demonstrated the ability to step in when needed and provide leadership both on and off the court. The Powder Springs, Georgia, native was a two-time captain for the Wildcats and appeared in over 60 games since arriving in Evanston in 2012. Johnson was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a double major in journalism and African American studies.
Johnson has served as a volunteer for several community service efforts, including S.A.A.C. Field Day, Rehab Institute of Chicago and Autism Speaks.
Northwestern's 2015 recipient of the traditional No. 1 jersey, which is given to the student-athlete who embodies the values and character of the Wildcats' football family, Chapman helped Northwestern win a regular-season program record 10 games last season. A member of the 2015 Leadership Council, Chapman appeared in all 13 games and was named an Academic All-Big Ten selection. Chapman graduated from Northwestern with a degree in communications studies and is currently working towards a master's degree in Sports Administration.
Chapman has served as the co-president of the ROAAR program the last two years and has been active in several community service efforts including Fuel up to Play 60, visits to the Lurie's Children's Hospital, Lift for Life, SAAC Canned Food Drive, while also volunteering at the Sheil Catholic Center and Connections for the Homeless.
The complete list of 2016 Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award winners appear below.
2016 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Winners
Illinois
Alex Burge, Golf
Kyley Simmons, Basketball
Indiana
Femi Hollinger-Janzen, Soccer
Sydney Clute, Track and Field
Iowa
Drew Ott, Football
Amy Ihm, Golf
Maryland
Anthony Papio, Baseball
Malina Howard, Basketball
Michigan
Adam Coon, Wrestling
Ronit Yurovsky, Tennis
Michigan State
Caleb Rhynard, Cross Country/Track and Field
Sarah Kovan, Soccer
Minnesota
Joey King, Basketball
Paige Palkovich, Softball
Nebraska
Austin Wilson, Wrestling
Tierra Williams, Track and Field
Northwestern
Max Chapman, Football
Christen Johnson, Basketball
Ohio State
Joshua Perry, Football
Sakiko Minagawa, Cross Country
Penn State
James Chakey, Lacrosse
Teddy Chase, Soccer
Purdue
Doug Welch, Wrestling
Kim Love, Soccer
Rutgers
Quentin Gause, Football
Racquel Zurick, Golf
Wisconsin
Adam Lauko, Soccer
Nicole Bauman, Basketball
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