Rend Lake College Student-Athletes Receive NJCAA Academic Recognition

INA, Ill. (Aug. 8, 2024) – Rend Lake College is proud to announce that 35 exceptional student-athletes and six teams have been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their outstanding academic performance during the 2023-24 academic year. These individuals have proven their dedication to excelling in the classroom and making significant contributions to Warriors and Lady Warriors athletics. 

Academic All-Americans 2023-24

1st Team All-Academic (Requires a 4.00 GPA)

• Breanna Blades (McLeansboro) - Volleyball
• Luke Bullins (Crawfordsville, Ark.) – Baseball
• Sydney Downen (Dahlgren) – Women’s Basketball
• Hailey Edwards (Brookport) - Volleyball
• Carly Foster (Ridgway) – Women’s Basketball
• Ethan Hamrick (Mount Zion) – Baseball
• Emily Hayes (Mt. Vernon) - Softball
• Brock Holloway (Mt. Vernon) – Baseball
• Brady Ingram (Louisville, Ky.) – Baseball
• Reese Johnson (Benton) – Men’s Basketball
• Aumalie Murdock (Woodlawn) - Volleyball
• Matthew Ray (Murray, Ky.) - Baseball
• Kennedy Stults (Jewett) – Volleyball
• Bree Vollman (Norris City) – Volleyball

2nd Team All-Academic (Requires a 3.80-3.99 GPA)

• Ella Bequette (Woodlawn) – Softball
• Kaitlyn Coombes (Paris) – Women’s Golf
• Ellie Deen (Hamilton County) – Women’s Golf
• Abby Hammerberg (Warrenton, Mo.) – Volleyball
• Monique Hart (Metropolis) - Volleyball
• Ethan Landis (Calvert City, Ky.) – Baseball
• Tara Michaels (Albion) – Softball
• Maisie Sitton (Theibes) - Softball

3rd Team All-Academic (Requires a 3.60-3.79 GPA)

• Drew Bradley (Jasper, Ind.) – Baseball
• Houston Compton (Richland, Ind.) – Baseball
• Haley Friederich (Mascoutah) – Softball
• Justin King (Mascoutah) – Men’s Basketball
• Derek LeBron (Rosedale, Ind.) – Baseball
• Alaina Maurer (Mt. Vernon) – Women’s Basketball
• Colin McClure (Mt. Vernon) – Baseball
• Cassidy Morris (Whitesville, Ky.) – Women’s Basketball
• Dalton Nichols (Dahlgren) – Men’s Golf
• Gabrielle Overturf (Johnston City) – Softball
• Reagan Oster (Aviston) - Volleyball
• Hayden Ralls (Anna) – Baseball
• Mason Ribble (St. Louis) – Men’s Basketball

All-Academic Teams

• Volleyball - Team GPA 3.72
• Women’s Basketball – Team GPA 3.39
• Softball - Team GPA 3.27
• Women’s Golf - Team GPA 3.26
• Baseball - Team GPA 3.25
• Men’s Basketball - Team GPA 3.20

"We are incredibly proud of these accomplished student-athletes who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication both on and off the field," said Athletic Director Tim Wills. "Their hard work and commitment to excellence reflect the true spirit of Rend Lake College, and we celebrate their achievements with immense pride."

Assistant Athletic Director with Baseball Coach Chris Moddelmog added, "As a coach, I understand the value Rend Lake College places on our student-athletes performing at their best not just in their sport but also in the classroom. This recognition from the NJCAA is a testament to their diligence and the supportive environment we cultivate here at RLC."

For more information about Rend Lake College's academic programs, please visit www.rlc.edu. For all things athletic at The Lake, visit rendlakewarriors.com. 

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