2024-2025 ACAC Women's Overall Athlete of The Year
Edmonton, AB (April 9, 2025) –
ACAC WOMEN'S OVERALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR, MAITLYNN MILLER:
Maitlynn Miller, of the St. Mary's Lightning Women's Basketball team, has received special recognition for her impact within her team, sport and league. Miller, a fourth-year guard, has been named the 2024-2025 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Women’s Player of the Year from all 10 sports within the league.
The most decorated individual season in St Mary’s history. Maitlynn’s impact on the Lightning Women’s Basketball Team was felt in every possession, not just every game, offence or defence. Culminating in ACAC and CCAA Silver Medals - St Mary’s first ever medal on the national stage. While also competing in Cross Country and finishing in the top half of female runners.
A truly inspirational student athlete. Maitlynn leads with her heart. Passionate and stubborn, called “Mama Mait” by her teammates. Everyone in her orbit is treated with the utmost respect, while upholding them to her own high standard. Always the hardest working player on the court and in the classroom - with a 4.0 GPA throughout her Bachelor of Education Degree. Maitlynn’s major accomplishments this season include:
- CCAA Player of the Year
- ACAC Player of the Year
- ACAC Defensive Player of the Year
- CCAA All Canadian
- ACAC First Team All Conference
- ACAC Championship All-Star
- First in the ACAC in steals
- First in the ACAC in assists
- Second in the ACAC in scoring
- Second in the ACAC in rebounding
“Maitlynn exemplifies everything it means to be a post-secondary athlete. On the court, in the classroom, as a student, as a teammate, as a proud member of the Lightning family. Her year, and her career, were nothing short of remarkable.” – Nathan Ruff, Athletic Director
“Simply the best teammate and athlete I’ve ever coached. She plays the game like she lives her life — selflessly for the people around her while always striving for the utmost success.” – Abdell Farag, Head Coach
Maitlynn’s impact at St. Mary’s will be felt for years to come — as a leader, a competitor, and a true Lightning legend.
A fourth-year student from Lethbridge, Maitlynn is graduating this year with a Bachelor of Education degree.
The ACAC Athlete of the Year award is proudly sponsored by Konica Minolta.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
For more information on the ACAC, please visit our website: www.acac.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
Kayla Beers, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
kaylab@acac.ab.ca