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 KC 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 KC 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