COLUMBUS, Neb. – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has recognized a record 42 Central Community College student-athletes for academic achievement during 2023-24. The 42 CCC honorees surpasses the previous record of 37 in 2020-21.
Student-athletes who earned a 4.0 GPA were named NJCAA All-Academic First team, while those who posted a GPA of 3.80-3.99 were named NJCAA All-Academic Second Team. The NJCAA All-Academic Third Team is comprised of student-athletes who finished with a GPA of 3.60-3.79.
The CCC men’s soccer team led the way with 14 student-athletes earning NJCAA academic honors followed by volleyball with eight. Softball and women’s soccer each had seven honorees while women’s basketball had three. Golf and men’s basketball each had two.
The Raiders had five teams that earned NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors for posting a combined 3.0 GPA or better. Volleyball posted a 3.63 GPA while women’s soccer sported a 3.52 GPA. Softball posted a 3.47 GPA and women’s basketball posted a 3.31 GPA. Men’s soccer rounded out the list with a 3.25 GPA.
“I am incredibly proud of our student-athletes who have earned NJCAA academic awards,” said Mary Young, CCC athletics director. “Their dedication and hard work, both on the field and in the classroom, exemplify the true spirit of being a Raider. These achievements reflect CCC’s commitment to excellence in academics and athletics and truly exemplify our mission of maximizing student success.”
The following is a list of each sport and each team members’ specific honor:
Men’s Soccer
LEXINGTON: Miguel Raymundo, 3rd team and Ernesto Vargas, 2nd team;
Softball
LEXINGTON: McKinna Moats, 2nd team;
Volleyball
HASTINGS: Lauryn Scott, 1st team;
ORD: Ali Miller, 1st team;
PLEASANTON: Chelsea Fisher, 1st team.
Women’s Soccer
GRAND ISLAND: Jade Thompson, 3rd team;
