Lindsborg, Kan. – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and Commissioner Brandon Buchanan have just announced that Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Senior Woman Leader, Sarah Able, and Head Men’s Wrestling Coach and Game Management Assistant, Mitchell Houghton, have both earned KCAC Game Changers of the Month for the month of September. This is Houghton’s second Game Changer of the Month award as his first was in April earlier this year.
The Game Changer of the Month recognition celebrates and highlights KCAC student-athletes and staff members in a wide variety of categories and is intended for those who fit the definition of a “Game Changer” in the eye of the athletic department and institution. Any KCAC student-athlete or staff member who fits their definition of a Game Changer is eligible to be nominated by an athletic staff member from any KCAC member institution. KCAC athletic staff are encouraged to identify and nominate Game Changers for consideration who are then reviewed and selected through a voting process. These individuals embody the spirit of the KCAC and have separated themselves by making a distinct and noticeable difference and impact on their campus, in the KCAC and beyond. This award celebrates individuals in the KCAC, in our athletic departments, and on our campuses for their impact. As described, this recognition is not restricted to statistics and objective measures.
Able and Houghton were both nominated by the Dean of Athletics, Laura Moreno. When nominating both honorees, Moreno highlighted their service at the 2025 KCAC Tennis Fall Individual Championships. Both served as site manager, helping the tournament stay on time and run smoothly, as well as providing a positive experience for all KCAC tennis teams. Their work helped to reduce the workload on the conference office staff and Bethany tennis staff.
“Mitch and Sarah’s help with running a conference tournament is a prime example of their selflessness and dedication to student experience,” Moreno acknowledged. “Neither were asked to run a site but volunteered to and did so with enthusiasm. We are grateful for their work and the example of “team first” attitude they exude and live by!”
Cameron Offerle (Bethel College) and Raeann Bromert (University of Saint Mary) were also September Game Changers of the Month
To see the official release from the KCAC, click here.
