DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (August 14, 2025) – Daytona State College had 89 student-athletes named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic Teams – more than any other state college in Florida, according to statistics just released by the NJCAA.

“Our student-athletes excel on the field and in the classroom,” said DSC President Tom LoBasso. “Our focus on helping students be their best – at DSC and beyond – is a demonstration of our commitment to excellence in every area of their lives.”

The NJCAA recognizes student-athletes who complete at least 24 credit hours and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or higher. Honorees are named to one of three academic teams:

  • Third Team: GPA between 3.60–3.79

  • Second Team: GPA between 3.80–3.99

  • First Team: GPA of 4.00

All 11 of Daytona State’s athletic programs were represented among the honorees. The College had 28 student-athletes named to the Third Team, 34 to the Second Team and 27 to the First Team. These results place Daytona State at the top among the 28 institutions in the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA).

Falcon teams also excelled collectively, with nine of 10 eligible programs earning a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic Teams of the Year list. Women’s Golf led the nation with a 3.87 team GPA, while Baseball ranked second with a 3.80 GPA.

Members of the 2024-25 NJCAA All-Academic Teams include:

First Team (4.0 GPA)

  • Francessca Azzollini – W. Cross Country

  • Hope Barnett – Softball

  • Kyle Bernardo – M. Soccer

  • Maggie Boone – W. Soccer

  • Evan Casterline – M. Cross Country

  • Jada Clarke – W. Soccer

  • Ava Colubiale – W. Flag Football

  • Tiffany Cox – W. Cross Country

  • Yuna Demir – W. Soccer

  • Ian DeVos – Baseball

  • Alexa Edmands – Softball

  • Anthony Florio – Baseball

  • Connor Guy – Baseball

  • Abdoulie Jallow – M. Soccer

  • Spencer Lawrence – M. Cross Country

  • Katelyn Luna-Rodriguez – Softball

  • Leia Lund – W. Volleyball

  • Zachary Merriman – Baseball

  • Gissel Morales – Softball

  • Logan Ringel – Softball

  • William Rollings – Baseball

  • Erik Underwood – Baseball

  • Emma Wells – W. Golf

  • Tylar Whiting – W. Golf

  • Chase Wilson – Baseball

  • Ava Unser – Softball

  • Alejandro Zuniga – M. Soccer

Second Team (3.8 – 3.99 GPA)

  • Manuela Aguirre – W. Soccer

  • Carlota Alonso – W. Basketball

  • Sofia Azzollini – W. Cross Country

  • Tyler Borton – Baseball

  • Alison Boyle – W. Cross Country

  • Benjamin Brietz – M. Soccer

  • Maddox Brown – M. Soccer

  • Madelyn Burdick – Softball

  • Jaycee Davis – W. Volleyball

  • Morgan Davis – Softball

  • Giovanni Donzetti – M. Soccer

  • Faith Durden – W. Flag Football

  • Ian Garzon – M. Soccer

  • Gabriella Giugliano – Softball

  • Rachel Gomez – W. Golf

  • Kaitlyn Harding – W. Cross Country

  • Cambree Hodge – W. Golf

  • Maya Horel – W. Cross Country

  • Zachary Lebenson – Baseball

  • Julien Maire – Baseball

  • Kaylee Martineau – Softball

  • Kayoum M’Bamba – M. Soccer

  • Matthew McCall – M. Soccer

  • Olivia McCroan – Softball

  • Lina Modomo – W. Soccer

  • Dylan Mullan – Baseball

  • Samantha Paradise – W. Golf

  • Regan Riddle – W. Soccer

  • Marin Selak – M. Soccer

  • Julian Scanlon – M. Cross Country

  • Luke Tutunjian – Baseball

  • Blake Van Horn – Baseball

  • Josh Vinciguerra – Baseball

  • Ace Williams – Baseball

Third Team (3.6 – 3.79 GPA)

  • Risako Abe – W. Soccer

  • Bismark Ayamba – M. Soccer

  • Madison Balaskiewicz – W. Golf

  • Kaili Cannon – Softball

  • Tomasso Casadei – M. Soccer

  • Jimena Castro – W. Soccer

  • Jaliyah Cohnes – W. Volleyball

  • Dylan Diaz – M. Basketball

  • Isaiah Dorceus – M. Basketball

  • Ceylone Brooks – W. Basketball

  • Jake Gibson – Baseball

  • Cadence Haley – W. Flag Football

  • Nihal Kocakara – W. Volleyball

  • Morgan Long – W. Soccer

  • Matthew Lyons – Baseball

  • Hailey Martinkovic – W. Soccer

  • Mia McCurley – W. Volleyball

  • Isaac Morrison – M. Cross Country

  • Carsyn Petersen – W. Soccer

  • Kalia Polete – W. Golf

  • Bailee Riggins – Softball

  • Kyaija Stewart – W. Basketball

  • Lance Talley – M. Soccer

  • Andrea Terracciano – M. Soccer

  • Alyse Then – W. Soccer

  • Jake Tompkins – Baseball

  • Juliana Trujillo – W. Soccer

  • Sophia Varga – W. Soccer

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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, aeronautics, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans multiple times.

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