Pair of Warriors Earn Honorable Mention in GPAC Women's Basketball

Juniors Jenna Weber and Ellie Bovaird recognized by conference coaches

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced its 2025-26 Women's Basketball All-Conference teams and individual award winners. Midland University had two student-athletes, juniors Jenna Weber and Ellie Bovaird, earn honorable mention recognition from the league's coaches.

Why it matters

Earning conference honors is an important milestone for student-athletes, recognizing their hard work and contributions to their team's success. This recognition can also help raise the profile of Midland University's women's basketball program and potentially lead to further opportunities for the honored players.

The details

Weber led the Warriors in scoring and rebounding, averaging 17.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Bovaird led Midland in assists with 2.8 per game and finished second on the team in scoring at 9.0 points per contest. She also averaged 4.0 rebounds per game.

  • The 2025-26 GPAC Women's Basketball All-Conference teams and individual award winners were announced on March 5, 2026.

The players

Jenna Weber

A junior from Spring Hill, Kansas, who led the Midland Warriors in scoring and rebounding during the 2025-26 season.

Ellie Bovaird

A junior from Lincoln, Nebraska, who led Midland in assists and finished second on the team in scoring during the 2025-26 campaign.

Macy Sievers

The Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Women's Basketball Player of the Year from Dordt University.

Avery Broughton

The Defensive Player of the Year from Dakota Wesleyan University.

Abby Lee

The Freshman of the Year from Briar Cliff University.

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The takeaway

Midland University's women's basketball program continues to develop talented players, with juniors Jenna Weber and Ellie Bovaird earning honorable mention recognition from the GPAC. This achievement highlights the program's ability to identify and nurture student-athletes who can make an impact at the conference level.