The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced this week that 15 Kilgore College student-athletes have been named to the NJCAA All-Academic Team.
Additionally, 30 Kilgore College student-athletes qualified for the Region 14 All-Academic Team. To earn this honor, student-athletes must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with at least a 3.25 GPA and participated in at least one season of a varsity sport.
Three KC athletic programs were also recognized as NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2024–2025 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, teams must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
The following Kilgore College teams earned All-Academic recognition: Men’s Basketball – 3.51, Softball – 3.47, and Women’s Basketball – 3.29.
“It’s a tremendous honor for our student-athletes to be recognized in this way,” said Courtney Pruitt, athletic director. “At Kilgore College, we are committed to supporting student-athletes who prioritize academic success alongside athletic excellence. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication both in the classroom and in competition – and the NJCAA’s recognition is a testament to their hard work and balance.”
KC is proud to recognize the following student-athletes for their academic achievements:
NJCAA All-Academic 1st Team (Men’s Basketball):
- Joshua Olutayo – Abuja, Nigeria
- Chidi Umeh – Dallas, TX
NJCAA All-Academic 2nd Team (Men’s Basketball):
- Kaiden Myers – Allen, TX
NJCAA All-Academic 2nd Team (Softball):
- Haleigh Lamb – Palestine, TX
- Madison Saldana – Magnolia, TX
NJCAA All-Academic 3rd Team (Women’s Basketball):
- Deyna Topia – Auckland, New Zealand
- Ryhlei Hendrick – Houston, TX
NJCAA All-Academic 3rd Team (Football):
- Ryan Gilliam – Porter, TX
NJCAA All-Academic 3rd Team (Softball):
- Alyssa Baxter – Hughes Springs, TX
- Sierra Channel – Whitehouse, TX
- Jasmine Gallegos – Jacksonville, TX
- Koryn Klimczak – Friendswood, TX
- Lauren Minatrea – Marshall, TX
- Mary Newville – Forney, TX
- Gabriella Segura – Channelview, TX
Region 14 All-Academic (Softball):
- Dekarra Anderson – Port Arthur, TX
- Lexi Barr – Carthage, TX
- Abigal Curphey – Orange, TX
- Hope Hampton – Longview, TX
- Koryn Klimczak – Friendswood, TX
- Haleigh Lamb – Palestine, TX
- Kennzie Norton – Rusk, TX
- Lexie Perez – League City, TX
- Hailey Shubin – Humble, TX
Region 14 All-Academic (Women’s Basketball):
- Taylor Younger – Manvel, TX
- Anyla Herbert – Grand Prairie, TX
- Madison Bob – Missouri City, TX
- Te’Sani Green – Omaha, NE
- Rhylei Hendrick – Houston, TX
- Deyna Topia – Auckland, New Zealand
- Rhianna Battles – Boyce, LA
- Jarahle Daniels – Fairfield, TX
- Camryn Beck – Houston, TX
Region 14 All-Academic (Men’s Basketball):
- Cahami Crosby – Kansas City, KS
- Joshua Olutayo – Abuja, Nigeria
- Kaiden Myers – Allen, TX
- Johnathan Byrd – Lancaster, PA
- Chidi Umeh – Dallas, TX
- Bryson Holmes – Houston, TX
- Cahmai Crosby – Kansas City, KS
- Nekabari Mii – Houston, TX
Region 14 All-Academic (Football):
- Ryan Gilliam – Porter, TX
- Remmington Roberts – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Marcus Smith – Hempstead, TX
- Hope Tita – Houston, TX