CLEVELAND - The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced the 2025-26 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 19th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level in NCAA championship sponsored sports.
Overall, a total of 21,000-plus student-athletes were recognized from 179 institutions for the 2025-26 Academic Achievement Awards.
Historically, 211,256 total student-athletes have been recognized since the inception of the awards program.
"In year 19, this program continues its dedication to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Division II landscape," said Jenn Bell, associate VP and director of athletics at Converse University and current D2 ADA President. "We're proud to recognize more than 21,000 deserving student-athletes from 179 institutions, reflecting the tremendous dedication within our division — not only in athletics, but in the classroom as well. This year's submissions, from both individuals and schools, serve as a testament to the Division II way. Thanks to the administrators who nominated these outstanding individuals, and much-deserved congratulations to all this year's recipients."
To qualify for this honor, the following must occur:
- The AD MUST BE a CURRENT dues-paying member of the D2 ADA.
- Student-athlete must have …
- a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- have attended a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work
- have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during his/her last academic year
SF State Honorees:
Volleyball
Aidan Goodrich
Savanna Fauntleroy
Grace Witcher
Women's Soccer
Kelsey Burrus
Daniela Del Carlo
Cece Hallock
Amaya Jarzombek
Natalia Maciel
Kaya Mitchem
Taylor Reed
Samantha Shimm
Kiralyn Kuramoto
Women's Cross Country
Yuridia Corona-Duran
Raven Nieto
Julia Pioroda
Steevie Ruiz
Yuridia Corona-Duran
Raven Nieto
Julia Pioroda
Steevie Ruiz
Men's Cross Country
Caleb Bouwens
Dominic Clima
Elijah Eisenbach
Benny Greer
Trevor Lam
Nico Navarro
Tyler Sharp
Michael Simpson
Caleb Bouwens
Dominic Clima
Elijah Eisenbach
Benny Greer
Trevor Lam
Nico Navarro
Tyler Sharp
Michael Simpson
Wrestling
Hayden Ancheta
Tanner Bartonico
Illia Borshchenko
Khaisen Chen
Kevin Clements
Andre Dargani
Josiah Hurd
Kydyn Lima
Laith Gilmore
Men's Basketball
Bricen Buciak
Milandev Chatha
Parsa Hadjighasemi
Brandon Lucas
Diego Martinez
Evan McKnight
Maximillian Parmigiani
Fed Pernell
Markees Williams
Women's Basketball
Leilani Blecha
Gianna Darté
Paris Kaea
Simone Murray
Softball
Kharime Caratachea
Shaunessy Cardwell
Marissa Jordan
Olivia Moscardi
Kate Nelson
Taylor Rapp
Ashley Rocha
