Catch 22 Hope College: Vote for the top athlete from 2001-22

Editor's Note: Did you catch these 22 at Hope College? The Holland Sentinel has released its list of the top athletes from the past 22 years (There was a tie in the staff voting so there are 24 to choose from). Read about each athlete below and vote for the top athlete. The top men's and women's vote getters will be announced at the end of the series. Remember, the series is from 2001-2022 and no current high school athletes are eligible. Vote in the story at hollandsentinel.com. 

Harrison Blackledge

Basketball

A two-time All-American, Harrison Blackledge was a first-team All-American as a senior after claiming MIAA MVP honors. He went on to win the Jostens Trophy as the top player and most well-rounded basketball player in Division III.

Kurt Blohm

Swimming

The MIAA Most Valuable Swimmer as a senior, Kurt Blohm was an All-American in several events over three years. His best finish was a national runner-up performance in the 50-yard freestyle in 2005. He was also eighth in the 100 freestyle.

Josh Boss

Swimming

The most decorated athlete in Hope history, Josh Boss swept the NCAA Division III championships in the 200-yard breaststroke. He also had three first-place finishes in the 100 breaststroke and one runner-up finish to earn eight individual All-American finishes. He also was a multi-All-American on relays and made the finals at the Olympic Trials.

John Donkersloot

Track and field

One of the most consistently dominant athletes in Hope history, John Donkersloot claimed three consecutive third-place finishes in the high jump at the NCAA championships, earning three All-American finishes.

Josh Gibson

Golf

The best on the links, Josh Gibson was an All-American three years in a row as a golfer. He was named Division III Golfer of the Year as a junior after winning the national championship and Arnold Palmer trophy.

Jenna Grasmeyer

Volleyball

A three-time first-team All-American, Jenna Grasmeyer was a dominating outside hitter who led Hope to the NCAA championship in 2014. She dominated in the NCAA semifinals against rival Calvin and paced the team in the championship match, a five-set win over Emory.

Lauren Hazekamp

Volleyball

The most dominating setter in a long line of All-American setters, Lauren Hazekamp was a three-time All-American selection. She distributed the ball perfectly for three years, including her junior year, helping Hope win the NCAA championship.

Erin Herrmann

Cross country, track and field

One of the most dominant athletes in Hope history, Erin Herrmann was a two-time All-American in cross country and was Division III regional champion as a senior. She was even better on the track, winning the NCAA Division III national title in the 3,000-meter steeplechase as a senior, one year after finishing national runner-up to earn All-American honors twice in track and field.

Sydney Jones

Softball

An imposing pitcher in the circle, Sydney Jones became a two-time All-American on the diamond. She was first-team as a senior and second-team as a junior.

Nora Kuiper

Track and field

Nora Kuiper sprinted her way to an NCAA Division III championship in the 100 meters and a runner-up finish in the 200 meters as a senior. As a junior, she was fifth in the nation in the 100 meters, giving her three total All-American performances.

Lindsay Lange

Track and field, basketball

One of the most well-rounded athletes in Hope history, Linday Lange was a multi-All-American on the track. She finished third, fourth and fourth in the heptathlon at the NCAA Championships and also took seventh in the 400 meters to earn four individual All-American honors. She also graduated as the basketball team's all-time leader in blocked shots and her stellar defense helped lead Hope to the 2006 national championship.

Evan Maday

Baseball

Becoming the first baseball player at Hope to earn first-team All-American honors, Evan Maday shattered the all-time Hope hits record, and many other records, in his unprecedented career on the diamond.

Mason Opple

Football, baseball and basketball

Brought the football team to new heights with his running and passing, shattering school records and leading Hope back to MIAA championship status. He also set the baseball career RBI record at Hope. Stepped in and had one season in basketball as well.

Meg Peel

Swimming

Helped resurge the women's swimming and diving program, leading the team to the MIAA championship as a junior and earning MIAA Most Valuable Swimmer honors. She went on to finish national runner-up in the 200 backstroke as an All-American.

Matt Rugenstein

Football

A dominating and powerful defensive end, Matt Rugenstein controlled the line of scrimmage to lead Hope to back-to-back MIAA championships. He was a first-team All-American as a senior before being invited to multiple NFL tryouts.

Kenedy Schoonveld

Basketball

The National Player of the Year, Kenedy Schoonveld won the Jostens Trophy as player and all-around basketball student-athlete of the year. She was a three-time All-American and three-time MIAA MVP, leading Hope to the national championship as a fifth-year senior.

Sarah Sheridan

Diving

One of the most decorated divers in Hope and MIAA history, Sarah Sheridan claimed the NCAA championship on the 3-meter board as a senior. She also had two other All-American finishes on 3-meter, inclduing a runner-up finish. She was a three-time All-American on the 1-meter board as well, with two third-place finishes.

Lisa Smith

Swimming

A dominating butterflyer, Lisa Smith was a three-time All-American in the 100-yard butterfly, including a third-place finish. She also earned All-American once in the 200 butterfly.

Carrie Snikkers

Basketball

A three-time first-team All-American, Carrie Snikkers dominated on the basketball court, earning National Player of the Year in 2010 after leading the Flying Dutch to the national championship game.

Erika Steele

Swimming

One of the most dominating sprinters in Hope history, Erika Steele led Hope to an MIAA championship before unleashing her speed at the national level. She was a two-time All-American in the 50 freestyle and two-time All-American in the 100 freestyle, giving her four individual All-American honors.

Kara VandeGuchte

Track and field, volleyball

One of the most versatile athletes in Hope and area history, Kara VandeGuchte found hope in the heptathlon. Using her wide range of athletic ability, she was an All-American in 2010, finishing third in the nation. She also was all-region in volleyball that year, helping Hope to the Final Four.

Jennifer VanderMeer

Track and field

Making her mark in the pole vault, Jennifer VanderMeer was a four-time All-American, earning a top-eight finish at the NCAA championships all four years.

Olivia Voskuil

Basketball

The top defender in Hope basketball history, Olivia Voskuil was a two-time All-American and four-time MIAA Defensive Player of the Year. She broke the school record in blocked shots and steals, while also scoring more than 1,000 points and leading Hope to the NCAA title as a fifth-year senior.

Marcus Voss

Soccer

A goalie from Holland, Marcus Voss was able to keep the ball out of the net like no other goalie in Hope history. As a senior, he earned first-team All-American honors and was a two-time All-American overall.

— Contact Sports Editor Dan D'Addona at Dan.D'Addona@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanDAddona and Facebook @Holland Sentinel Sports.

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