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2026-27 SALT Roster

The Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) is comprised of athletes from each Northwestern athletic team, chosen by their head coach, to represent their program and are seen as leaders on their teams. 

Players

  • Logan Ash - View Profile
    Men's Wrestling MWR

    Logan Ash

    Sr. Milaca, Minn. Milaca-Faith
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    Senior Milaca, Minn. Milaca-Faith
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  • Braylen Crawford - View Profile
    Football FB

    Braylen Crawford

    So. Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
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    Sophomore Hull, Iowa Boyden-Hull
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  • Emily DeGroot - View Profile
    Women's Cross Country WXC

    Emily DeGroot

    Sr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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    Senior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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  • Carson Engbers - View Profile
    Men's Cross Country MXC

    Carson Engbers

    Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
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    Senior Sioux Falls, S.D. Sioux Falls Christian
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  • Pietra Ferreira - View Profile
    Women's Tennis WTEN

    Pietra Ferreira

    Jr. Piracicabla, Brazil Colegio Saber
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    Junior Piracicabla, Brazil Colegio Saber
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  • Mariah Gerleman - View Profile
    Women's Golf WGOLF

    Mariah Gerleman

    Jr. Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
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    Junior Rock Rapids, Iowa Central Lyon
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  • Hannah Gordon - View Profile
    Women's Soccer WSOC

    Hannah Gordon

    Jr. Marshall, Minn. Marshall
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    Junior Marshall, Minn. Marshall
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  • Ray Greller - View Profile
    Men's Golf MGOLF

    Ray Greller

    Jr. Newberg, Ore. Newberg
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    Junior Newberg, Ore. Newberg
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  • Hayden Groos - View Profile
    Football FB

    Hayden Groos

    Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
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    Junior Sioux Falls, S.D. O'Gorman
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  • James Heinz - View Profile
    Men's Track & Field MTRACK

    James Heinz

    Jr. Worthing, S.D. Harrisburg
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    Junior Worthing, S.D. Harrisburg
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  • Xander Ingallinera - View Profile
    Esports ESPORTS

    Xander Ingallinera

    Sr. Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
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    Senior Cary, Ill. Cary-Grove
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  • Sydney Jacobs - View Profile
    Softball SB

    Sydney Jacobs

    Sr. Mankato, Minn. Mankato East
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    Senior Mankato, Minn. Mankato East
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  • Jaylee Kamerman - View Profile
    Competitive Dance DANCE

    Jaylee Kamerman

    Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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    Junior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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  • Makenna Lilly - View Profile
    Volleyball VB

    Makenna Lilly

    So. Woodbury, Minn. New Life Academy
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    Sophomore Woodbury, Minn. New Life Academy
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  • Daniel Lindahl - View Profile
    Men's Soccer MSOC

    Daniel Lindahl

    Sr. Stockholm, Sweden Sjolins Gymnasium
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    Senior Stockholm, Sweden Sjolins Gymnasium
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  • Aaniyah Mallard - View Profile
    Competitive Cheer CHEER

    Aaniyah Mallard

    So. Coralville, Iowa Iowa City West
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    Sophomore Coralville, Iowa Iowa City West
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  • Women's Wrestling WWR

    Sadie Smith

    Fr. Dedham, Iowa
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    Freshman Dedham, Iowa
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  • Grant Tigges - View Profile
    Men's Basketball MBB

    Grant Tigges

    Jr. Waukee, Iowa Waukee Northwest
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    Junior Waukee, Iowa Waukee Northwest
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  • Kamea Van Kalsbeek - View Profile
    Women's Basketball WBB

    Kamea Van Kalsbeek

    Jr. Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
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    Junior Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Sergeant Bluff-Luton
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  • Athletic Band BAND

    Tyler VanderLinden

    Sr. Bondurant, Iowa
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    Senior Bondurant, Iowa
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  • Emilie Weaver - View Profile
    Women's Track & Field WTRACK

    Emilie Weaver

    Jr. Forest City, Iowa Forest City
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    Junior Forest City, Iowa Forest City
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  • Nikolai Wede - View Profile
    Baseball BSB

    Nikolai Wede

    Jr. Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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    Junior Orange City, Iowa MOC-Floyd Valley
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Staff Roster

2026-27 SALT Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
Logan Ash MWR - Sr. Milaca, Minn. / Milaca-Faith
Braylen Crawford FB - So. Hull, Iowa / Boyden-Hull
Emily DeGroot WXC - Sr. Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley
Carson Engbers MXC - Sr. Sioux Falls, S.D. / Sioux Falls Christian
Pietra Ferreira WTEN - Jr. Piracicabla, Brazil / Colegio Saber
Mariah Gerleman WGOLF - Jr. Rock Rapids, Iowa / Central Lyon
Hannah Gordon WSOC - Jr. Marshall, Minn. / Marshall
Ray Greller MGOLF - Jr. Newberg, Ore. / Newberg
Hayden Groos FB - Jr. Sioux Falls, S.D. / O'Gorman
James Heinz MTRACK - Jr. Worthing, S.D. / Harrisburg
Xander Ingallinera ESPORTS - Sr. Cary, Ill. / Cary-Grove
Sydney Jacobs SB - Sr. Mankato, Minn. / Mankato East
Jaylee Kamerman DANCE - Jr. Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley
Makenna Lilly VB - So. Woodbury, Minn. / New Life Academy
Daniel Lindahl MSOC - Sr. Stockholm, Sweden / Sjolins Gymnasium
Aaniyah Mallard CHEER - So. Coralville, Iowa / Iowa City West
Sadie Smith WWR - Fr. Dedham, Iowa /
Grant Tigges MBB - Jr. Waukee, Iowa / Waukee Northwest
Kamea Van Kalsbeek WBB - Jr. Sergeant Bluff, Iowa / Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Tyler VanderLinden BAND - Sr. Bondurant, Iowa /
Emilie Weaver WTRACK - Jr. Forest City, Iowa / Forest City
Nikolai Wede BSB - Jr. Orange City, Iowa / MOC-Floyd Valley

Staff Roster