Firebirds Soar: Lakota West Athletes Earn Spring All-Conference Honors
- Updated: May 28, 2026
The Lakota West Firebirds once again showcased excellence throughout the spring sports season, with numerous student-athletes earning All-Conference recognition across multiple sports. From dominant performances on the field, court, track, and lacrosse turf to leadership in the classroom and community, these athletes represented Firebird Nation with pride, determination, and class all season long.
Lakota West also celebrated a major conference honor on the coaching side as Boys Track & Field Coach Brenton Eisenhard was named Coach of the Year after leading another outstanding season for the Firebirds program.
Baseball
The Lakota West baseball program celebrated several outstanding All-Conference selections after another strong spring campaign.
First Team All-Conference
- Caleb Binder – Junior
- Noah Bramble – Senior
- Kameron Gaalaas – Senior Outfielder
- Braydon Johnson – Senior Catcher
Sportsmanship Award
- Jacob Snow
These Firebirds helped lead Lakota West with consistent play, leadership, and competitive excellence throughout the season.
Softball
Lakota West softball continued its strong tradition with multiple players receiving conference recognition.
First Team All-Conference
- Paige Kopp – Junior Outfielder
- Bella Lucas – Senior Infielder
Second Team All-Conference
- Mia Anderson – Senior Outfielder
- Jordan Beimesche – Junior Designated Hitter
- Ava Gilbert – Junior Pitcher
- Claire Wilburn – Senior Infielder
Sportsmanship Award
- Leah Witmer
The Firebirds displayed toughness, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season while competing at a high level in one of the area’s top conferences.
Boys Track & Field
Lakota West boys track & field delivered another impressive season highlighted by individual and relay success.
Coach of the Year
- Brenton Eisenhard
First Team All-Conference
- Montana Pinkney – Freshman – Long Jump
Second Team All-Conference
- Nathan Meirose – Freshman – 300 Meter Intermediate Hurdles
- Lakota West – 400 Meter Relay
- Lakota West – 800 Meter Relay
- Lakota West – 1600 Meter Relay
Third Team All-Conference
- Benjamin Cornist – Senior – 110 Meter High Hurdles
- Lakota West – 3200 Meter Relay
- Kaiden Carlson – Freshman – High Jump
Honorable Mention
- Grant Armstrong – Sophomore – Discus
- Caden Harris – Junior – High Jump
The Firebirds continued to show their athletic depth and competitiveness across sprint, hurdle, relay, and field events.
Girls Track & Field
The Lakota West girls track & field team also had an outstanding spring season with multiple athletes earning conference honors.
First Team All-Conference
- Saniya Taylor – Junior – 400 Meter Dash
- Ava Shepherd – Senior – 3200 Meter Run
Second Team All-Conference
- Saniya Taylor – Junior – 200 Meter Dash
- Ava Shepherd – Senior – 1600 Meter Run
- Lakota West – 800 Meter Relay
Third Team All-Conference
- Alyese Caldwell-Downing – Senior – 800 Meter Run
- Lakota West – 3200 Meter Relay
Honorable Mention
- Bre’Ayzha Hunter – Freshman – 100 Meter Dash
- Lakota West – 400 Meter Relay
- Lakota West – 1600 Meter Relay
- Evelynn Fenech – Sophomore – Pole Vault
These athletes continued to raise the standard for Firebird track & field with incredible performances throughout the spring season.
Boys Tennis
Lakota West boys tennis competed hard throughout the season and earned several conference honors.
Honorable Mention All-Conference
- Andy Wang – 2nd Singles
- Sarvesh Balamurugan – 3rd Singles
- Zachary Brehm & Henry Wade – 1st Doubles
- Roman Krause & Omar Basireddy – 2nd Doubles
The Firebirds demonstrated strong growth and competitiveness throughout the season against some of the area’s toughest competition.
Boys Volleyball
Lakota West boys volleyball continued to rise with standout performances throughout the season.
Second Team All-Conference
- Broadus Johnson – Sophomore
- Sawyer Pawley – Sophomore
Sportsmanship Award
- Drew Franzen
The Firebirds showed tremendous effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship while continuing to build one of the conference’s exciting young programs.
Boys Lacrosse
Lakota West boys lacrosse battled throughout the season and earned several All-Conference honors.
First Team All-Conference
- Jackson Kirchmer – Senior
Second Team All-Conference
- Clayton Annis – Senior
- Liam Diemer – Junior
- Jake Zannoni – Senior
Sportsmanship Award
- Elijah Muncy
The Firebirds continued to compete with intensity and leadership while representing Lakota West with pride.
Girls Lacrosse
Lakota West girls lacrosse also celebrated an outstanding season with several conference selections.
First Team All-Conference
- Riley Egbert – Senior
Second Team All-Conference
- Emeline Burkhardt – Sophomore
- Serenity Cole – Junior
Sportsmanship Award
- Kendall Lang
The Firebirds showcased determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout another successful season on the lacrosse field.
Lakota West Athletics would like to congratulate every student-athlete recognized this spring for their incredible accomplishments. These honors reflect countless hours of hard work, discipline, leadership, and dedication both in competition and in the classroom. Firebird Nation is proud of the way these athletes represented Lakota West throughout an unforgettable spring sports season.
