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:
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