A Year to Remember
Lancaster Bible College Athletics had one of its best years to date, with 2025-2026 being marked by one of the most successful and impactful seasons in history. Across the different courts, fields, tracks, and classrooms, the student-athletes embodied excellence through competition, leadership, and service.

From conference championships and national recognition to individual milestones and academic achievements, the Chargers continue to establish themselves as a premier athletic program.
 
By the Numbers
Combined Overall Record: 140-125-3 (.528)
United East Conference Record: 76-35-1 (.683)
United East Major Award Winners: 9 Student-Athletes & 3 Coaches
All-Conference Selections: 50 Student-Athletes Recognized
United East Scholar Athletes: 180 Student-Athletes Honored
Elite 21 Academic Award Winners: 4 Student-Athletes Honored
NCCAA All-Americans: 11 Total All-America Selections
 
United East Conference Recognition
Major Award Winners

Players of the Year

• Janae Bergey – Women's Soccer
• Andrew Cox – Men's Soccer
• Madison Timberlake - Women's Volleyball
• Camden Hurst – Men's Basketball

Rookies of the Year

• Clark Brubacher – Men's Golf
• Braden Escover – Men's Volleyball

Track & Field Athletes of the Year

• Elly Bruner – Women's Indoor Track & Field Athlete
• David Helms – Men's Indoor Track Athlete
• David Helms – Men's Outdoor Track Athlete

United East Coach of the Year

• Jade Brubaker – Men's Volleyball
• John Clemens – Softball
• Silas Eckenroad – Women's Cross Country

All-Conference Recognition
50 total student-athletes were named to a United East All-Conference team for the 2025-26 season.

• First Team Selections: 17
• Second Team Selections: 17
• Third Team Selections: 16

70 medals were earned at the United East Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

• Track & Field Medalists: 34 (Indoor) | 37 (Outdoor)

 
Academic Recognition
180 student-athletes were named to the United East Scholar Athlete list for the 2025-26 academic year.
12 programs were awarded the United East Team Academic award for achieving a 3.25 GPA or higher for the academic year.
4 student-athletes received Elite 21 recognition for their success in the classroom. Cadee Cameron (Women's Outdoor Track & Field); Dustin Frantz (Men's Outdoor Track & Field); Hope Swarey (Field Hockey; and Brady Wiggins (Men's Golf).
2 student-athletes were named Senior Scholar Athletes: Emma McMurray (Women's Indoor Track & Field) and Natalie Hoover (Women's Tennis).
 
National Recognition

National Champions

• Elly Bruner, Women's Indoor Track & Field - High Jump
• David Helms, Men's Indoor Track & Field - 10,000m Run
• Kyle Durkin, Men's Outdoor Track & Field - Javelin Throw
• Men's Basketball - NCCAA Division I National Champions

All-Americans

• Dylan Witkowski, Baseball - D3Baseball.com | Third Team
• Camden Hurst, Men's Basketball - NABC | Third Team

NCCAA All-Americans

• Elly Bruner (2x) - Women's Indoor Track & Field | High Jump and Triple Jump
• Kevin Bryant - Men's Volleyball
• Seana Dougherty - Women's Outdoor Track & Field | 10,000m Run
• Kyle Durkin - Men's Outdoor Track & Field | Javelin Throw
• Timothy Fletcher - Men's Volleyball
• Hudson Gosselin - Men's Outdoor Track & Field | Javelin Throw
• David Helms (2x) - Men's Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field | 10,000m Run
• Camden Hurst - Men's Basketball