Baseball: Ben Henke ’26

When Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” starts playing over the speaker at Goodrich Ballpark, you know Ben Henke ’26 is about to step into the batter’s box. The junior from Jasper, Indiana has been sensational through the early part of Wabash’s season.

Henke is a sensational shortstop. With unmatched speed, strong fundamentals and excellent accuracy, the shortstop has saved more than a few runs through the month of March. 

Batting in the three-hole, Henke leads the Little Giants from the plate in most major categories. He tops the charts in hits and RBIs so far this season and has a .391 AVG with .478 Slugging and a .488 OB%. 

On March 29, Wabash played a double-header against Hiram. In the first game, Henke had a season-high three hits and three stolen bases, leading Wabash to a 12-2 win over the Terriers.

Golf: Lewis Dellinger ’25

Teeing off the spring calendar – Lewis Dellinger ’25 led the Little Giants in their only competition during March. The golf team traveled to Hampden-Sydney College during their spring break trip to South Carolina. There, they competed in the two-day 2025 Hampden-Sydney College Tiger Invitational. 

Dellinger shot 153 over two days to place 22nd individually in the competition. Usually shooting the second-lowest totals on the team, Dellinger is a vital part of team scoring. And his standout performance in South Carolina made a major impact on the team’s placement. 

Led by the senior, Wabash finished ninth out of 16 teams. The Scarlet & White finished ahead of Hampden-Sydney College and Averett University which are ranked 14th and 22nd, respectively, in the latest Golf Coaches Association of America top-25 poll. 

Lacrosse: Charlie Rafalko ’28

You don’t need experience to show excellence. Charlie Rafalko ’28 has demonstrated as much this season. As a freshman, Rafalko is second on the team in scoring with 18 total goals on 63 shots and third in total points.

He tallied nine goals in March to earn his spot on the Team of the Month. His top-scoring game came in Virginia Beach over spring break, where he stacked 4 goals against Greensboro College. His dynamic play has made Rafalko a valuable member of Wabash’s offense. 

As Wabash moves into the NCAC portion of their season, they will need Rafalko to be in full form as they try to advance in the conference standings. 

Tennis: Augusto Ghidini ’26

After spending most of February playing limited matches to stay healthy, Wabash welcomed Augusto Ghidini ’26 back to the singles court, where he had a strong start at 4-singles. 

The Brazilian junior won an 11-9 third-set tiebreaker against Tejas Ram of CalTech (the 34th-ranked team in Division III) in his first singles match of spring break. He also picked up a win against Rose-Hulman at 5-singles. His only singles loss came against Haverford College. In doubles, Ghidini went 2-2 with his partner Cole Shifferly ’26. 

Sporting the biggest forehand you’ve ever seen on a DIII tennis player, Ghidini brings a wave of energy to the courts. At 4-singles, he’ll be a dependable point for the Scarlet & White as the continue to push their way up through the ranks of the NCAC. 

Track: Will Neubauer ’25

It was an All-American month for Will Neubauer ’25, who traveled to Rochester, New York to compete in the 2025 Indoor National Championships.

The senior earned his berth to nationals at the Wartburg College Qualifier, a last-chance meet where runners who hadn’t qualified yet could race to try and make the cut. Neubauer finished in 1:51.30, winning the race to earn a ticket to nationals. 

After spending the entire season winning almost every 800-meter race he was dropped into, Neubauer was faced with the best runners in Division III. 

In New York, Neubauer concluded his dominant indoor season with an eighth-place finish in the 800-meter race — adding his name to the long list of Little Giant runners to become All-Americans. His final time was 1:53.48. 

Rugby: Isaac Ward ’27

Issac Ward ’25 was a scoring machine through March. As the Little Giants battle through their spring schedule and look to return to nationals, Ward has been a vital part of the team’s momentum. 

At fullback, he has carried the ball in for more tries than anyone else. Combining speed and power, Ward scored seven times over the month. 

While they’ve had a few close calls, the Scarlet & White have yet to secure a bid to nationals. Continued dominance from Ward will be necessary to get Wabash over the hump and into the national tournament. 

Volleyball: Will Beikes ’25

Wabash’s all-time assists leader, has been active this season. Will Beikes ’25 is a master at dropping 30-plus assist games. He delivered 36, 49, 25, 52 and 35 in his five matches during March. 

His 49 assists on March 21 helped lead the Scarlet & White to a 3-0 win over Westminster College. And although Wabash was ultimately unable to come out ahead, the senior’s 52 assists on March 29 helped keep the team neck-and-neck with conference opponent, Mount Union,  through five sets. 

A master of timing and precision, Beikes has been a leading part in the continued growth of Wabash’s offense. 

Wrestling: Chase Baczek ’26 

Repeating as The Bachelor’s pick for wrestler of the month, Chase Baczek ’26 began March with by winning the 197-pound bracket in the Region V Tournament, hosted at Wabash. 

Baczek won by 8-1 decision to clinch the Region V title. 

He then advanced to the national tournament, held between March 14-15 in Providence, Rhode Island. Baczek battled his way through the nation’s best to finish third. His podium finish came with All-American status. Also finishing as an All-American, James Day ’26 finished fourth in the 133-pound bracket.

With such a successful career, Baczek goes down as the most notable wrestler in Wabash’s rank since Jack Heldt ’23 won the national title in 2023. 

Wabash wrestling was able to finish 12th in the nation, continuing in long status as a national powerhouse on the mats.