CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced the 2025-26 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards.
The Academic Achievement Awards, now in their 19th year, recognize the academic accomplishments of student-athletes competing in NCAA Division II championship-sponsored sports.
A total of 105 MoWest student-athletes earned the honor for the 2025-26 academic year. The Griffons were among 1,254 student-athletes recognized from the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), one of nine conferences nationally with more than 1,000 honorees.
Overall, more than 21,000 student-athletes from 179 institutions were recognized across NCAA Division II for the 2025-26 Academic Achievement Awards. Since the inception of the awards program, 211,256 student-athletes have received the honor.
"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 the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have completed a minimum of two years or four semesters of college-level work and have been an active member of an intercollegiate team during their last academic year. The student-athlete's athletics director must also be a current dues-paying member of the D2 ADA.
Missouri Western State University 2025-26 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award Recipients
Baseball: Jordan Austin, Miguel Cantu, Cale Coursey, Cole Evans, Juan Guardado, Sebastian Gutierrez, Nathaniel Herken, Isaac Huettl, Micah Kobuszewski, Jack Mausser, Parker Otte, Amarion Paxton, Jake Pemble, Jacob Ross, Isaac Sobieszczyk, Blake Venneman
Football: Keegun Daniels, Raymond Floyd, Ma'rell Fountain, Quentin Garrett, Trevon Holmes, Connor Holt, Malakai Imsirovic, Jacob Leader, Tyson Lucas, Labarrio Mays, Aden Monzon, Ronald Nesbitt, Joseph Sopiarz, Adam Sotelo, Spencer Sprenger, Thomas Troeth, Jayden Williams, Broc Worcester
Men's Basketball: William Kiburis, Ty Henry, Gavin Hershberger, Noah King, Traeger Rader
Men's Cross Country and Track & Field: Angelo Baez-Mahr, Adam Ducey, William Gessmann, Mason Orscheln, Logan Soedt, Usman Tufa
Men's Golf: Parker Bunting, Davis Jungbluth, Jacob Puzio, Samuel Schoeberl
Softball: Rachel Barriga, Madison Blair, Morgan Byrd, Myah Dwyer, Ashlyn Finarty, Kenedee Giddens, Kalee Higdon, Ayva McComas, Harley Pruetting, Victoria Sandoval
Volleyball: Hayley Barsky, Lia Graham, Holly Heldt, Tanith Roush, Caylee Rowley, Emma Salker, Anna Strohmeier, Noelle Sutcliffe, Anna Weberg
Women's Basketball: Lindsey Kelderman, Meredith Rieker, Ambranette Storr
Women's Cross Country and Track & Field: Reagan Craig, Bailey Cutler, Abigail Kinney, Abigail Smith
Women's Golf: Lauren Mallow, Saya Schweitzer, Emma Spurlin, Ines Vandaele
Women's Lacrosse: Madison Chidester, Quinn Denne, Ryann Durrett, Jordan Porter, Anna Raumschuh, Clare Sondrall, Maleah Sosa, Brinley Willenbrock
Women's Soccer: Brookelyn Buttolph, Morgan Byrd, Teigan Capper, Nicoletta Froehlich, Madelyn Harmon, Kaari Little, Annie McDevitt, Sydney Puetz, Corinne Stewart, Katherine Stoskopf, Aidyn Woodall, Marielle Wright
Women's Tennis: Cristina Granero Boj, Mila Martine Anna Larrieu, Claudia Pastor Sancho
Women's Track & Field: Makenzie Garr, Abbey Henry, Danika Wattenbarger
About D2 ADA: The D2 ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the D2 ADA, please visit www.div2ada.com. The D2 ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 62 nd year. For more information on NACDA and the 19 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.
