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NJCAA Academic Honors

Gadsden, Ala. - Gadsden State Community College has 12 student-athletes and two athletic teams recognized for academic achievement by the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Cardinal teams qualifying include men’s tennis with a 3.23 GPA and volleyball with a 3.44. To qualify as an academic team, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Buster Stewart is head coach of the tennis team and Connie Clark is head coach for volleyball.

Cardinal players with a 4.0 GPA receiving First Team honors include Morgan Blalock of Valley Head from women’s basketball; Landry Bussey of Anniston, Grace Nolen of Pelham and Alexis Rich of Southside, all from women’s volleyball; and Sloan Gartman of Pelham and Stephen Walker of Cedartown, Ga., both from men’s tennis.

First Team Honors

Morgan Blalock

Morgan Blalock

Landry Bussey

Grace Nolen

Alexis Rich
Morgan Blalock

Sloan Gartman

Stephen Walker

    

Student-athletes with a 3.80 to 3.99 GPA named to the Second Team include Landon Johnson of Gadsden from men’s basketball and Madelyn Massey of Decatur from women’s volleyball.

Second Team Honors

Landon Johnson

Landon Johnson
Madelyn Massey

Madelyn Massey

Student-athletes with a 3.60 to 3.79 named to the Third Team include Elijah Graham of Rainsville from men’s basketball; Alex Ivey of Henegar from men’s tennis; and Taylor Hackett of Chelsea and Taylor Spradley of Alexandria from women’s volleyball.

Third Team Honors

Elijah Graham

Elijah Graham
Alex Ivey

Alex Ivey
Taylor Hackett

Taylor Hackett
Taylor Spradley

Taylor Spradley

“It’s very rewarding to see our student-athletes excel academically,” said Mike Cancilla, athletic director. “We are very proud of their athletic achievements and academic excellence as they spend many hours in the classroom, practicing, training and performing community service.”