ICC proudly celebrates the academic achievements of 14 student-athletes who have been named to the 2024–2025 NJCAA All-Academic Team. Highlighting this year’s honors, the Indy Volleyball team was recognized as an NJCAA Academic Team of the Year, boasting a collective 3.23 GPA.
“We’re incredibly proud of these student-athletes and the commitment they’ve shown in the classroom,” said Melissa Anderson, ICC Athletic Director. “Balancing athletics and academics takes real discipline, and these honors are a testament to the character of our students and the support they receive from coaches, faculty, and staff.”
The NJCAA All-Academic awards are categorized by GPA as follows:
First Team: 4.00 GPA
Second Team: 3.80–3.99 GPA
Third Team: 3.60–3.79 GPA
To be named an NJCAA Academic Team of the Year, a team must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. Indy Volleyball not only surpassed that benchmark but also had six team members receive individual academic honors.
“At ICC, we believe academic excellence and athletic achievement go hand in hand,” said Taylor Crawshaw, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “These recognitions demonstrate our student-athletes’ drive to succeed both on and off the field. It’s a reflection of the hard work, time management, and resilience our students consistently show, along with the support they receive from our faculty, coaches, and academic staff.”
Individual NJCAA All-Academic Honorees
Football
Emory Barth – Second Team
Clark Pierson – Third Team
Volleyball
Marina Fenga – First Team
Alina Hoxha – First Team
Kimberly Owens – First Team
Pacey Sellers – Second Team
Jana Bachman – Third Team
Tasiya Combs-Pierce – Third Team
Women’s Basketball
Saya Maras – First Team
Alison Reese – First Team
Alina Hoxha – First Team
Men’s Basketball
Fortune Anslem-Ibe – Second Team
Tyland Holdman – Third Team
Softball
Alexis Yarnell – Second Team
Kynleigh Henson – Third Team
KJCCC All-Academic Honors
In addition to the NJCAA recognition, ICC is proud to honor student-athletes who earned KJCCC All-Academic Honors for their outstanding performance in the classroom:
Football
Emory Barth
Jalen Pickens
Clark Pierson
Tommie Weatherspoon III
Men’s Basketball
Fortune Anslem-Ibe
Trashaun Combs-Pierce
Jeremiah Dallas-Martin
Tyland Holdman
Women’s Basketball
Saya Maras
Allison Reese
Asmin Tanhan
Volleyball
Jana Bachmann
Marina Fanga
Tasiya Combs-Pierce
Alina Hoxha
Kimberly Owens
Pacey Sellers
Softball
Kynleigh Henson
Alexis Yarnell
Independence Community College commends these outstanding student-athletes for their dedication to both their sport and their studies. Their commitment to academic excellence is a reflection of the values and spirit of Pirate Nation.