Northwest Missouri State volleyball signee Sarah Dannettell has received the CHAMP Heart of a Champion Senior Scholarship. Dannettell, who was a standout at Fossil Ridge High School, signed a letter of intent to play for the Bearcats in November. The scholarship is given once a year to one male and one female Fort Collins area athlete from all high schools and sports.

“When recruiting Sarah it was very evident that she had great character and leadership abilities,” said Northwest head coach Amy Woerth. “She is very deserving of this award and we’re very excited to welcome her to campus this fall.”

Commissioned in 2009, the CHAMP Heart of a Champion Senior Scholarship (CHCSS) program honors male and female graduating college-bound high school seniors who have been acknowledged by their coaches, teachers and peers as having exemplified the ultimate Athlete of Character during their high school athletic career. Winners of the scholarships have been nominated by coaches, teachers, friends, employers and others and evaluated by a CHAMP selection committee made up of community members.

The mission of CHAMP (Character in Athletics-Make it a Priority) is to be acatalyst in the educational and athletic community in the greater Fort Collins area; to deliver a character-focused athletic experience and reinforce a positive character foundation.

— Northwest Sports Information —