Bolivar, Mo. – Seniors from the 2019-20 season, Taylor Morrow and Austin Acosta, have earned the departments top honor, the Rex Brown Award. This award highlights senior athletes who achieve an outstanding athletic and academic career while serving the community. Despite the unexpected conclusion to the 2019-20 season, the SBU Athletic Awards Committee found it fitting that Morrow and Acosta still be presented with the award. Congratulations to these well-deserving athletes!

Taylor Morrow
GPA: 3.71
Major: BS in Physical Education, MS in Education/Curriculum & Instruction
Sport: Women's Cross Country and Women's Track and Field
10th place in 5000 meters at 2019-20 GLVC Indoor Championships
5th place in 5000 meters at 2019 MIAA Outdoor Championships
5th place in 10000 meters at 2019 MIAA Outdoor Championships
9th place in 5000 meters at 2018-19 MIAA Indoor Championships
Member of the 2016 Cross Country MIAA Championship team
4th place in 2016 MIAA Cross Country Championship
2016 Cross Country All-Region
Made multiple Academic Honor Rolls
Faith driven, selfless team leader

Austin Acosta
GPA: 3.65
Major: Exercise Science
Sport: Men's Track and Field
3rd place in triple jump at 2019-20 GLVC Indoor Championships
Member of 4x400 meter relay that took 3rd place at 2019-20 GLVC Indoor Championships
Made multiple Academic Honor Rolls
Leader in faith, academics, and work ethic
Led devotional at indoor conference championships
Always eager to volunteer