43 Student-Athletes Earn Academic Recognition

Colby Community College had a strong showing in the National Junior College Athletic Association's 2020-21 All-Academic Awards that recognize student-athletes across the country for their dedication in the classrooms. Forty-three Trojans made the list, and six of the eight teams recognized finished in the top 20 nationally.

"I could not be more proud of this amazing group of student-athletes," said CCC Athletic Director Mike Saddler. "The past year provided an incredible amount of challenges as they juggled practice, games, and class while working around obstacles that COVID threw at them. Despite all of that, they excelled in the classroom while also performing at a high level on the court or field. It also shows how hard each of our head coaches works to create a well-rounded student-athlete who can be successful."

Eight Trojan teams earned NJCAA All-Academic status for collectively attaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The volleyball team posted a 3.60 GPA, while the softball squad earned a 3.58. Women's cross country had the nation's sixth-highest mark among their peers at 3.52. Other achievers are men's cross country (3.30), baseball (3.23), women's outdoor track and field (3.18), women's basketball (3.14) and women's indoor track and field (3.11).

To earn NJCAA All-Academic first-team recognition, a student must carry a 4.00 grade point average. Second-team honorees have a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99. GPAs for third-team members range from 3.60 to 3.79.

First Team (4.0)
Baseball: Matthew Dobberthien, Kyle Froehlich, Blake Labuda, Cleary Simpson, AJ Yamaguchi.
Basketball (Men): Jarrett Bates.
Cross Country (Women): Morgan Clinesmith; Tobi Wilber.
Indoor Track and Field (Women): Tobi Wilber.
Outdoor Track and Field (Women): Tobi Wilber.
Softball: Savanna Anderson, Macy Gurnsey, Darian Riggs, Sophie Supernor, Allison Westbrook, Jennifer Williams. 
Volleyball: Ruxandra Flueras, Olivia Navarro, Marta Roicka. 

Second Team (3.80-3.99)
Baseball: Tyler Hampu.
Basketball (Women): Kiarra Henderson, Teira Johnson.
Cross Country (Men): Kelvin Kipchirchir.
Cross Country (Women): Ryleigh Carr.
Indoor Track and Field (Men): Kelvin Kipchirchir.
Indoor Track and Field (Women): Ryleigh Carr.
Outdoor Track and Field (Men): Kelvin Kipchirchir.
Outdoor Track and Field (Women): Ryleigh Carr, McKenna Kirkpatrick.
Softball: Gloria DiLauro; Sydnee Hoffman, Taylor Sheppard. 
Volleyball: Claire Choloux; McKenna Kirkpatrick. 

Third Team (3.60 to 3.79)

Baseball: Kyle Bloor, AJ Cortese, Tyler McWillie, Tucker Zdunich.
Basketball (Men): Tyrik King.
Basketball (Women): Kamryn Hughes, De'Jah Vigilante
Cross Country (Men): Robert Cheruiyot, Ryan Voss.
Cross Country (Women): Regan Hodsden Abigael Kemboi.
Indoor Track and Field (Men): Ryan Voss.
Indoor Track and Field (Women): Regan Hodsden, Abigael Kemboi.
Outdoor Track and Field (Men): Ryan Voss.
Outdoor Track and Field (Women): Regan Hodsden Abigael Kemboi.
Softball: Elle Edeker. 
Volleyball: Kassandra Lerma, Macarena Ruiz, Ashlyn Swan.
Wrestling: Kody Hahn.

The complete list of individual and team recognition can be found on the NJCAA website.