GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College's women's sports teams enjoyed extensive overall success during the 2021-22 academic year, and have been rewarded for that with the Midwest Conference's All-Sports championship.
 
Grinnell tallied 62 points to claim the Ralph Shively Trophy, named for the former MWC Commissioner. Second place went to Monmouth College with 54.5 points, while Ripon took third with 49. 
 
All-Sports points are awarded on a 9-8-7, etc. basic in all sports.  For soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis, places are determined by regular-season standings. In football and baseball, places are determined by finish, skipping over affiliate member Chicago. Standings in all other sports are determined by points earned at the sports championship meet.

Grinnell was aided by balance, scoring the maximum nine points in just two sports – tennis and swimming and diving. The Pioneers garnered eight points in volleyball, cross country and outdoor track and field, seven in softball and six in indoor track and field.
 
Grinnell finished second in the men's portion of MWC All-Sports standings with 55 points, placing only behind Ripon College's 61.5 points. Third place went to Cornell College with 52.5 points. Grinnell scored the maximum nine points in swimming and diving as well as tennis. The Pioneers added seven points in soccer and cross country and 6.5 in basketball.