Host of Lakers net NJCAA Academic All-America honors

Host of Lakers net NJCAA Academic All-America honors

Team Awards | Student-Athlete Awards

Eight Lakeland Community College student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, earning National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic All-America honors. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher for both semesters.

In addition to individual accolades, the Lakeland volleyball team also achieved Academic All-American status, collectively earning a GPA of 3.0 or better over both semesters.

The following student-athletes received individual recognition:

  • First Team (4.0 GPA):
    • Benjamin Hamilton, Men's Basketball, Sophomore
    • Avrie Shenkel, Volleyball, Sophomore
    • Samantha Winter, Volleyball, Freshman
  • Second Team (3.80-3.99 GPA):
    • Cody Crawford, Baseball, Sophomore
    • Keenan Hughes, Men's Basketball, Sophomore
  • Third Team (3.60-3.79 GPA):
    • Ruach Deng, Men's Soccer, Sophomore
    • Shannon Ramacciatti, Women's Soccer, Freshman
    • Leah Richter, Softball, Sophomore