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The Athletics Department at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce that 29 of its student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic Teams for the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional academic achievements of student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.
Additionally, the NJCAA honors teams in each sport for their academic excellence through the NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year list. BPCC’s baseball and softball teams earned national recognition for their overall team grade point average (GPA) – baseball with a 3.60 and softball with a 3.48.
Receiving First Team All-Academic honors are:
- Brody Bower - Baseball
- Morgan Faunce - Softball
- Yasmin Gallarzo - Softball
- Mackenzie Gaspard - Softball
- Christina Gegg - Softball
- Parker Gwyn - Baseball
- Gianluca Montanaro - Baseball
- Isabella Rodriguez - Softball
- Mason Sanders - Baseball
Receiving Second Team All-Academic honors are:
- Dylan Biddick - Baseball
- Garett Blanchard - Baseball
- Collin Harris - Baseball
- Brandon Levy - Baseball
- Daniel Pinkerton - Baseball
- Hayden Stringfellow - Baseball
Receiving Third Team All-Academic honors are:
- Isabelle Arguello - Softball
- Jaden Bahl - Baseball
- Tyrus Hall - Baseball
- Jack Holbrook - Baseball
- Samantha Land - Softball
- Isabel Martin - Softball
- Benjamin McKinnon - Baseball
- Bryson Menard - Baseball
- Simeon Powell - Men’s Basketball
- Andy Roman III - Baseball
- Jacob Skelly - Baseball
- Ajang Tong - Men’s Basketball
- Farvens Ulysse - Men’s Basketball
- Morgan Womack - Softball
Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall GPA of 3.60 or higher for the 2024-2025 academic year. The criteria for the three All-Academic teams are:
- NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA
- NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA
- NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: 3.60-3.79 GPA
Nationally, a total of 13,915 student-athletes have been honored by the NJCAA for their academic excellence, underscoring the importance of balancing athletic commitments with academic pursuits.
“We’re incredibly proud of our student-athletes for the way they represent BPCC—both academically and athletically,” said Amanda Nordberg, Athletics Director and Head Softball Coach. “Their commitment to excellence in the classroom, while competing at a high level in their sports, speaks volumes about their character, work ethic, and determination. They are a true reflection of the values we uphold at BPCC, and we celebrate their achievements with great pride.”
The recognition aligns with BPCC's mission to foster academic and personal growth, encouraging students to excel in all areas of their college experience. The institution continues to support and celebrate the achievements of its student-athletes, who embody the values of discipline, hard work, and academic integrity.