Twenty-six Hillsborough College (HC) student-athletes were selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2025-2026 Academic First, Second and Third Teams. These individuals earned the distinction by achieving a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher during the academic year.
All-Academic First Team:
Emilia Arvidson (Volleyball)
Chase Conti (Baseball)
Kaja Debelak (Volleyball)
Salomea Jasiczek (Tennis)
Manyaka Luma (Men’s Basketball)
Eva Rovello (Volleyball)
Maria Watroba (Volleyball)
All-Academic Second Team:
Ida Almkvist (Volleyball)
Mirthe De Bresser (Tennis)
Aubree Hummel (Volleyball)
Nick Palmi (Baseball)
Crystaliz Peral (Volleyball)
Noah Rojas (Tennis)
All-Academic Third Team:
Carlee Anselmo (Softball)
Nathan Aprile (Baseball)
Oliver Bandy (Baseball)
Niko Bavaro (Men’s Basketball)
Younsoo Cho (Tennis)
Nina Green (Women’s Basketball)
Daniel Herrera (Baseball)
Anthony Jacquez (Baseball)
Zeynep Oturakci (Women’s Basketball)
Skyler Porter (Softball)
Kaylee Poster (Softball)
Charles Stevens (Baseball)
Aisulu Zholbolat (Tennis)
NJCAA All-Academic First Team honorees earned a perfect 4.00 GPA. Second Team recipients achieved a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, while Third Team recipients earned a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.
The NJCAA also honors teams who earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Three HC athletics teams received this recognition this year:
Women’s Tennis: 3.53 GPA
Volleyball: 3.34 GPA
Women’s Basketball: 3.00 GPA
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Hillsborough College serves more than 46,000 students annually at its five campuses located throughout Tampa Bay. For more information, visit hcfl.edu.
Hillsborough College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Hillsborough College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hillsborough College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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