South Arkansas College student-athletes continue to shine in the classroom as well as on the field and court. The NJCAA has released its 2024-2025 All-Academic Team Awards, and SouthArk proudly announces that numerous student-athletes earned national recognition for their academic excellence.
The NJCAA All-Academic Team Awards honor student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Student-athletes are recognized on three tiers: First Team for those earning a perfect 4.0 GPA, Second Team for GPAs between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team for GPAs between 3.60 and 3.79.
Six SouthArk baseball players earned First Team honors for maintaining a 4.0 GPA:
Seth Gray
Gabe Kuttenkuler
Gavin Murphy
Ty Simonelli
Noah Smith
Ryan Ursery
Nine student-athletes were named to the Second Team (3.80–3.99 GPA), representing both baseball and women’s basketball:
Scooter Anderson
Grey Fisher
Logan Gipson
Emma Kate McBride
Bryce McGuire
Tanner Nguyen
Alicia Skains
Justin Szymanski
JD Zachary
Eight student-athletes earned Third Team recognition (3.60–3.79 GPA):
Anslee Ballew
Brennan Browning
Jonah Davis
Wyatt Gibson
Chase Irby
Tanner Mitchell
Collin Reed
Austin Tarpley
“These awards reflect the true spirit of what it means to be a student-athlete,” said SouthArk Athletic Director, Jenny Sanders. “I’m incredibly proud of our Stars for the dedication they’ve shown to both their sport and their studies. Their success in the classroom speaks volumes about their character, discipline, and commitment to excellence.”
South Arkansas College continues to promote academic achievement as a core component of its athletic programs, ensuring that student-athletes are equipped for success both during and after their time at SouthArk.
For a complete list of the 2024-2025 NJCAA All-Academic Team awards, visit https://www.njcaa.org/awards/academic_student-athlete.