The NJCAA has announced the 2020-21 All-Academic Teams, recognizing student-athletes across the country for their dedication in the classroom. A total of 8,272 student-athletes have been honored for achieving a GPA above 3.60.
“It is incredible to see these individuals competing again and accomplishing rich athletic and academic success concurrently, we commend their efforts,” said Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO.
Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of 3.60 or higher for the 2020-21 academic year. The criteria for the three All-Academic teams are listed below:
● NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA
● NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA
● NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: 3.60-3.79 GPA
East Central finished with 41 student-athletes earning honors with 12 NJCAA All-Academic First Team selections, 11 NJCAA All-Academic Second Team selections, and 18 NJCAA All-Academic Third Team selections.
Along with the individual awards, ECCC's team GPAs ranked among the best in the nation as well. The Warriors women's tennis team posted a 3.81 team average, the third-best in the country in their sport, while the women's soccer program's 3.67 GPA was fifth in the nation and the men's tennis team's 3.47 ranked 12th.
Players receiving the award include:
Gracey Baucum, Softball, First Team; Anna Caime, Softball, First Team; Sidney Rone, Softball, First Team; Natalia Beltran, Women's Tennis, First Team; Madison Gregg, Women's Tennis, First Team; Alejandro Alvarez, Women's Tennis, First Team; Seline Decoteau, Women's Soccer, First Team; Annabelle Miller, Women's Soccer, First Team; Nicole O'Neil, Women's Soccer, First Team; Susanne Stevison, Women's Soccer, First Team; Tate Ryder, Men's Basketball, First Team; Isaac Santitto, Men's Tennis, First Team; Madison Autry, Women's Tennis, Second Team; Anna Moore, Women's Tennis, Second Team; Sarah Cline, Women's Tennis, Second Team; Alana Edmonds, Women's Softball, Second Team; Molly Moore, Women's Softball/Soccer, Second Team; Kelsea Archer, Women's Soccer, Second Team; Brendaisha Garrett, Women's Soccer, Second Team; Jacob Vickers, Men's Soccer, Second Team; Ian Gordon, Men's Tennis, Second Team; Jesse Boydstun, Baseball, Second Team; Roper Ball, Baseball, Second Team; Garrett Crimm, Men's Tennis, Third Team; Kristian Hopkins, Football, Third Team; Robert Holifield, Football, Third Team; Trenton Ladner, Football, Third Team; Edsel Tanner, Football, Third Team; Coleton Smith, Baseball, Third Team; Dylan Grayson, Baseball, Third Team; Brian Johnson, Baseball, Third Team; Vanessa Martinez, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Daelyn Kell, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Jada Flores, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Makaylin Alex, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Olivia Clark, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Madison Diers, Women's Soccer, Third Team; Drewnae Pickens, Softball, Third Team; Faith Guy, Softball, Third Team; Madison Holton, Softball, Third Team; and Kayro Serrano-Arteaga, Men's Soccer, Third Team.
