Several NWACC student-athletes were honored April 23 at an NWACC Athletics Celebration Banquet.
Two students were recognized as All-Americans. An NJCAA Academic All-American is based on athletic performance, and to receive the designation, students must finish in the top 15% nationally. Those recognized were:
- Judy Kipruto – Cross Country, 25th in the Nation
- Jan Aguilar – Cross Country, 20th in the Nation
Five students were recognized as NJCAA Academic All-Americans. An NJCAA Academic All-American designation is based on academic performance, and to qualify, students must maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA. Those receiving the honor were:
- Angel Cordero – Cross Country, Track & Field
- Gloria Fuller – Cross Country
- Marian Hendricks – Cross Country, Track & Field
- Maria Hurtado – Cross Country
- Kriz Perez – Cross Country
Other honorees included:
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Cycling
Cycling MVP: Enrique Banuelos
Esports
- MVP – Brennen Harwood (Newsturne) – Marvel Rivals/Overwatch
Most improved – Jacob Butler (Bubbathekiller1) – Marvel Rivals
Breakthrough Player – Aaron Shoemaker (Jr) – Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Most Wins (Tier 3) – Chase Owen (Whim0_0) – Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Best up and coming player – Brayden Taylor (Sairiph) – Rainbow 6 Siege
Captain/Team of the Year – Allison Kerr (Alisnn)- Marvel Rivals
Cross Country:
- Female MVP: Judy Kipruto
- Male MVP: Jan Aguilar
- Female Most Improved: Marian Hendricks
- Male Most Improved: Samwel Marube
Overall:
- Heart of the Eagle: Joseph Ramirez
- Eagle Spirit: Marian Hendricks
