NORFOLK, Va. – Six Old Dominion University student-athletes, including Tommy Bell, Nicole Fredricks, Bridget Groble, Amanda Nhek, Filip Wetterqvist and Noah Wilkins were selected to the 2020-21 VaSID Academic All-State Team, the organization announced on Thursday morning.
VaSID names 44 all-state teams in 23 sports each year, as well as an Academic All-State squad and an all-sports champion in both the University and College Divisions. Membership in VaSID is open to all media relations professionals working at a university or conference in the state of Virginia. To be eligible for the academic all-state team a student-athlete must own a 3.25 grade-point average or higher and be at least a sophomore. In total, 37 schools and 220 student-athletes were represented.
Old Dominion University
Tommy Bell, Jr., Kettering, Ohio, 3.87 GPA, Geography, Baseball
Nicole Fredricks, So., West Chester, Pa., 4.00 GPA, Physical Education, Field Hockey
Bridget Groble, Sr., Chicago, Ill. 3.91 GPA, Biology, Women's Sailing
Amanda Nhek, Sr., Gainesville, Va., 4.00 GPA, Teacher Preparation, Women's Soccer
Filip Wetterqvist, So., Stockholm, Sweden, 3.71 GPA, Marketing, Men's Golf
Noah Wilkins, RJr., New Orleans, La., 3.99 GPA, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Men's Swimming
Averett University
Hannah Thompson, Jr., Pelham, N.C., 3.95, Accounting, Softball
Stan Martherus, Sr., Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, 3.95, Biomedical Sciences, Men's Tennis
Louise Hovhammar, Sr., Växjö, Sweden, 3.91, Marketing, Women's Tennis
Eleanor Crane, Sr., Tallwood, Australia, 3.83, Psychology, Women's Tennis
Erik Blick, Jr., Gothenburg, Sweden, 3.82, Computer Science, Men's Soccer
Elizabeth Peasley, Sr., Wilmington, N.C., 3.62, Criminal Justice, Women's Lacrosse
Bluefield College
James Burcham, So., State Road, N.C., 4.0, Business, Baseball
Macy Martin, So., Troutman, N.C., 3.97, Elementary Education, Softball
Luke Young, Sr., Troutville, Va., 3.95, Business, Wrestling
Clay Wisner, Grad., Bellefontaine, Ohio, 3.95, Business, Baseball
Maddison Miller, So., Duffield, Va., 3.93, Forensic Science, Women's Volleyball
Bridgewater College
Tito Alcazar, Sr., Purcellville, Va., 3.94, English, Men's Swimming
Erin Fitzpatrick, Sr., Wyoming, Mich., 3.95, Political Science, Women's Track & Field
Matthew Gordon, Jr., Waynesboro, Va., 3.90, Applied Physics, Men's Tennis
Katrina Martin, Sr., Dayton, Va., 3.65, Environmental Science, Softball
Savannah Scott, So., Salisbury, Md., 3.95, Computer Science and History/Data Administration, Women's Golf
Jessica Touve, Jr., Sterling, Va., 3.81, Applied Physics, Women's Swimming
Christendom College
Christian Fedoryka, Sr., Front Royal, Va., 3.90, English Language and Literature, Women's Soccer
Julia Brezinsky, Sr., Montrose, Colo., 3.86, Philosophy, Women's Volleyball
John Briggs, Sr., Front Royal, Va., 3.82, History, Rugby
Stephen Buonocore, Sr., Manassas, Va., 3.81, Political Science and Economics, Baseball
Bridget Duffy, Sr. Shirley, Mass., 3.77, English Language and Literature, Cross Country
James O'Reilly, Sr., Front Royal, Va., 3.69, Philosophy, Men's Soccer
Christopher Newport University
Conner Clark, Sr., Chesapeake, Va., 3.85, Accounting, Baseball
Kara Ferner, Sr., Wilmington, N.C., 4.00, Applied Physics and Applied & Computational Mathematics, Women's Tennis
Shreya Ganta, Jr., Ashburn, Va., 3.92, Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology, Women's Golf
Davis Pillow, Sr., Smithfield, Va., 3.89, Finance, Men's Soccer
Dylan Rice, Sr., Mechanicsville, Va., 3.91, Marketing, Men's Lacrosse
Zoe Stauffer, Sr., Spring Grove, Pa., 4.00, Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology, Women's Track & Field
Eastern Mennonite University
Isaac Alderfer, Jr., Broadway, Va., 3.97, Environmental Science, Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Jonas Beachy, Jr., Grants Pass, Ore., 3.98, Engineering, Men's Soccer
Megan Breidigan, Sr., Douglassville, Pa., 4.0, Secondary English Education, Women's Soccer
Skylar Hedgepeth, Jr., Smithfield, Va., 4.0, Elementary Education, Field Hockey/Women's Lacrosse
Elizabeth Miller, Sr., Archbold, Ohio, 4.0, Spanish, Women's Track & Field/Cross Country/Triathlon
Allison Shelly, Jr., Collinsville, Miss., 4.0, Political Science, Women's Track & Field/Cross Country/Triathlon
Emory & Henry College
Kaitlin Meredith, Sr., Mashpee, Mass., 3.66, Equine Studies, Equestrian
Dakota Morris, Sr., Mount Sidney, Va., 3.74, Mathematics/Physics, Football
Josie Salyer, Sr., Mount Carmel, Tenn., 3.90, English Education, Women's Basketball
Joe Tolone, Sr., Concord, N.C., 3.91, Mathematics/Physics, Baseball
Kendall Varner, Sr., Bassett, Va., 3.77, Exercise Science, Softball
Bryce Williams, Sr., Bristol, Tenn., 3.84, Management, Men's Soccer/Men's Tennis
Ferrum College
Arielle Eure, Jr., Summerfield, N.C., 3.95, Health & Human Performance - Exercise Science, Softball
Josh Greenway, Sr., Roanoke, Va., 4.00, Health & Human Performance - Exercise Science, Baseball
Kajuan Madden McAfee, Sr., Harrisonburg, Va., 3.91, Applied Mathematics, Education Studies minor, Men's Basketball
Alex Mattson, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., 4.00, Pre-Professional Health Sciences (Pre-Med) and Psychology, Women's Soccer
Jack Sheehan, Sr., Boalsburg, Pa., 3.93, Social Studies, Men's Lacrosse/Football
Katie Shoaf, Sr., Advance, N.C., 3.98, Environmental Science, Women's Swimming
George Mason University
Haellie Gordon, Sr., Salem, Va., 3.87, Marketing, Softball
Deanna Balsama, 3.84 GPA, Criminology, Law & Society, Women's Lacrosse
Jacquee Clabeaux, Sr., Fairfax, Va., 3.90, Biology, Women's Swimming and Diving
Drake Moretz, Sr., Marion, N.C., 3.86, Systems Engineering, Men's Swimming and Diving
Jacob Rylander, Jr., Stockholm, Sweden, 4.0, Business, Men's Soccer
Jack Bolz, So., Parkridge, Ill., 3.86, English, Men's Volleyball
Hampden-Sydney College
Ryan Clawson, Senior, Moseley, Va., 3.53, Economics and Business, Baseball
Eric Hope, Senior, Norfolk, Va., 3.71, Mathematical Economics & Physics, Swimming
Tyler Howerton, Senior, Alexandria, Va., 4.00, Physics, Football
PJ LeBel, Senior, Gloucester, Va., 3.78, Biology, Soccer
Jared Medwar, Senior, Apex, N.C., 3.40, Engineering Physics, Lacrosse
Allen Smith, Senior, Durham, N.C., 3.54, Psychology, Golf
Hampton University
Taylor Oliver, So., Atlanta, Ga., 4.05, Kinesiology, Women's Soccer
Jordyn Scott, So., Manassas, Va., 4.04, Biology, Softball
Barbora Tichackova, Jr., Liberec, Czech Republic, 4.04, Liberal Studies, Volleyball
Michael Lawrence, Sr., Bristow, Va., 4.03, Electrical Engineering, Lacrosse
Can Dilikoglu, Jr., Turkey, 4.03, Computer Science, Sailing
Brandon Richards, So., Yorktown, Va., 4.00, Accounting, Football
Hollins University
Shravani Chitineni; Senior; Cary, NC; 3.92 GPA; Biology; Women's Soccer
Summer Jaime; Junior; Richmond, TX; 3.90 GPA; Finance and Economics; Women's Swimming
Abigail Richards; Junior; Batesville, AR; 3.84 GPA; Business; Women's Soccer
Kate Woodruff; 5th-Year Senior; Virginia Beach, VA; 3.80 GPA; Biology and Psychology
Caylin Smith; Senior; Seoul, South Korea; 3.75 GPA; Business and International Studies; Women's Soccer, Women's XC and Women's Track & Field
Madeline Evangelista; Senior; Stony Point, NY; 3.74 GPA, Finance; Women's Swimming
James Madison University
Faith Anderson, Sr., Palestine, Ohio, 3.99, Psychology, Swimming and Diving
Caroline Cahill, R-So., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., 3.97, Health Sciences, Field Hockey
Zach Jacobs, Sr., Richmond, Va., 3.40, Finance, Men's Basketball
Sara Jubas, R-Jr., McDonald, Pa., 3.99, Biology, Softball
Kylie Moulin, R-So., Lithia, Fla., 4.0, Kinesiology, Women's Tennis
Caitlin Swanson, R-Sr., Tolland, Conn., 4.0, Health Sciences, Cross Country/Track & Field
Liberty University
Gray Betts, So., Raleigh, N.C., 4.0, Accounting, Baseball
Ervin Chang, Sr., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3.80, Sport Management, Men's Golf
Calli Doan, Jr., Apex, N.C., 4.0, Exercise Science, Women's Track & Field/Cross Country
Kasey Jamieson, Jr., Lansing, Mich., 3.99, Exercise Science, Women's Soccer
Aspen Thompson, Jr., San Antonio, Texas, 4.0, Pre-Clinical Public Health, Volleyball
Josh Wilson, So., Reigate, United Kingdom, 4.0, Business Administration-Economics, Men's Tennis
Longwood University
Guillermo Cagigas, Sr., Madrid, Spain, 3.56, Business Administration, Men's Tennis
Colin Caporal, Sr., Gainesville, Va., 3.59, Business Administration, Men's Golf
Karly Harwood, Sr., Gloucester, Va., 3.98, Elementary Education, Field Hockey
Madison Hommey, Sr., Woodsboro, Md., 3.96, Elementary & Middle School Math Education, Women's Soccer?
Jonas Kalchner, Jr., Eichenau, Germany, 3.94, Psychology, Men's Soccer
Carrie Reaver, Sr., Thurmont, Md., 4.0, Biology and Spanish, Women's Soccer
University of Lynchburg
Joey Hamer, Sr., Fairfax, Va., 3.94, Psychology, Men's Basketball
Jessica Lachowicz, Sr., Roanoke, Va., 3.80, Biology, Women's Soccer
Sarah Connolly, Sr., Mechanicsburg, Pa., 3.77, Exercise Physiology, Women's Volleyball
AJ Nieves, Sr., Centreville, Va., 3.77, Business Administration, Men's Lacrosse
Jackie Amato, Sr., Massapequa, N.Y., 3.71, Elementary Education, Women's Lacrosse
Taylor Jones, Sr., Yorktown, Va., 3.69, Business Administration, Field Hockey
Mary Baldwin University
Caleb Simmons, Jr., Waynesboro, Va., 3.91, Business, Men's Cross Country
Eddie Casco, So., Stuart, Fla., 3.87, Health Science - Men's Soccer
Kristy Walsh, Sr., Sherwood, Ore, 3.99, Mathematics - Women's CC and Track & Field
Madelyn Bickford, So., Buckingham, Va., 3.72, Autism Studies and Applied Behavior Analysis - Softball
Samantha Grimsley, So., Virginia Beach, Va., 4.00, Health Science - Softball
Anyka Wilkins, Jr., Apopka, Fla., 3.77, Health Science - Women's Soccer
University of Mary Washington
Brooke Bauman, Sr., Charlottesville, Va., 3.72, Nursing, Women's Soccer
Wren Berry, Sr., New Oxford, Pa., 3.76, Chemistry, Volleyball
Claudia Keller, Sr., York, Pa., 3.609, Biology, Women's Swimming
David Lambertson, Sr., Fredericksburg, Va., 3.902, Computer Science, Baseball
Dillon Schweers, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., 3.964, Political Science, Cross Country/Track
Ruth Wilmot, Sr., Jessup, Md., 3.98, Classics, Equestrian
Marymount University
Katie McShea, Jr., Hainesport, N.J., 4.0, Biochemistry, Women's Basketball
Delaney Carey, So., Portage, Mich., 4.0, Criminal Justice, Women's Swimming
Caitlyn Dunn, Jr., Salisbury, Md., 3.99, Health Science, Women's Lacrosse
Roey Stern, Jr., Tel Aviv, Israel, 3.99, Business Administration, Men's Basketball
Melanie Martinez-Lopez, So., Fredericksburg, Va., 3.99, Communications, Women's Soccer
Clare Polis, Sr., Vienna, Va., 3.97, Physical Therapy, Women's Track & Field
Norfolk State University
Ibrahim Abbas, So., Lahore, Pakistan, 4.0, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Men's Tennis
Federico Rebecchini, Jr., Verona, Italy, 4.0, General Business-Marketing, Men's Tennis
Siera Jones, So., Bridgeville, Del., 4.0, Mass Communications-Journalism, Women's Volleyball
Fridah Koech, Jr., Kericho, Kenya, 3.84, Nursing, Women's Track & Field
Alexis Robinson, So., Virginia Beach, Va., 3.89, Optical Engineering, Softball
Evans Cheruiyot, Jr., Iten, Kenya, 3.82, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Men's Track & Field
Northern Virginia Community College
Chase Gastrock, So., Broadlands, Va., 3.94, Computer Science, Esports
Ngoc Thuy Khong, So., Vienna, Va., 4.00, Graphic Design, Esports
Jerico Manalang, So., Fairfax, Va., 3.54, Cyber Security, Esports
Xuan Pham, So., Annandale, Va., 3.50, Computer Science, Esports
Ayrton Quiroz, So., Falls Church, Va., 3.72, Biology, Esports
Tyler Turner, So., Manassas, Va., 3.47, Cyber Security, Esports
Radford University
Sydney Fisher, Sr., Appling, Ga., 4.00, Chemistry, Softball
Annsley Eckert, Sr., Lynchburg, Va., 4.00, Nursing, Women's Cross Country
Grace Green, Jr., Oak Lawn, Ill., 4.00, Nursing, Volleyball
Karl Katlaps, Jr., Henrico, Va., 4.00, Biology, Men's Tennis
Tyler Blalock, Sr., Abingdon, Va., 3.98, Criminal Justice, Women's Tennis
Randolph College
Tomi-Lauren McGinnis, So., Ringgold, Va., 4.00, History, Volleyball
Maria Tumminello, So., Windsor, Va., 4.00, Biology, Volleyball
Natalia Hernandez-Berrios, So., Centreville, Va., 3.96, Economics and Global Studies, Women's Lacrosse
Kelli Gajewski, So., Virginia Beach, Va., 3.94, Elementary Education, Volleyball
Cristina Berenguer-Llongueras, So., Barcelona, Spain., 3.85, Engineering Physics and Spanish, Women's Lacrosse
Garrett Toms, So., Forest, Va., 3.878, Sports and Exercise Science, Men's Soccer
Randolph-Macon College
Maria-Teresa Ambrogi-Torres, Sr., Richmond, Va., 3.64, Biology, Field Hockey
Buzz Anthony, Sr., Arnold, Md., 3.42, Mathematics, Men's Basketball
Jace DePriest, Jr., Sandston, Va., 3.84, Biology, Football
Casey Kent, Sr., Fairfax, Va., 3.98, Mathematics and Computer Science, Women's Soccer
Victor Kontopanos, Sr., North Chesterfield, Va., 4.09, Chemistry and Engineering Physics, Men's Swimming
Matt Nickles, Sr., Stafford, Va., 3.90, Biology, Baseball
University of Richmond
Taylor Coleman, Indian Trail, N.C., Jr., Environmental Studies, Women's Soccer
Claire O'Shaughnessy, Laurel, Md., So., Psychology, Women's Swimming
Drew Blakely, Galesburg, Mich., Sr., Non-Profit Studies, Baseball
Arden Tierney, Port Washington, N.Y., So, Liberal Arts, Women's Lacrosse
Michael Baker, Concord, N.C., Sr., Business Administration, Men's Golf
Rachel Ziemba, Cazenovia, N.Y., Sr, Biology, Women's Lacrosse
Roanoke College
Zach Behe, Jr., High Point N.C., 3.96, Business, Men's Soccer
Lilly Blair, Jr., Salem Va., 4.0, (Triple major) Math, Economics, and Actuarial Science, Women's Lacrosse
Kasey Draper, So., Roanoke Va., 4.0, Business, Men's Basketball
Bryn Haden, Jr., Katy Texas, 4.0, (Double major) Health & Exercise Science and Public Health Studies, Women's Soccer
Cole Hanson, Jr., Stafford Va., 3.82, Sport Management, Men's Swimming
Claudia Roncone, Jr., Newark Del., 3.96, Business, Field Hockey
Shenandoah University
Chris Baker, So., Fredericksburg, Va., 3.42, Exercise Science, Men's Lacrosse
Pearce Bucher, So., Stephens City, Va., 3.67, Exercise Science, Baseball
Mason Caldwell, Jr., Martinsburg, W. Va., 3.47, Sports Management, Football
Kelsey Jones, Jr., Fredericksburg, Va., 3.67, Exercise Science, Field Hockey
Maddie Re, So., Bel Air, Md., 3.81, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Women's Lacrosse
Olivia Weinel, Jr., Mount Airy, Md., 3.98, Psychology/Spanish/Criminal Justice, Women's Basketball
Sweet Briar College
Sydney Campbell, Sr., Amherst, Va., 3.99, Mathematics, Women's Lacrosse
Ruth de Souza, So., Marilia, Brazil, 3.99, Engineering Science, Women's Tennis
Kate Kotany, So., Erd, Hungary, 3.94, Environmental Science, Women's Tennis
Lily Peterson, Sr., Ashland, Va., 3.97, Studio Art, Equestrian
Elizabeth Sanford, So., Charlotte, N.C., 3.96, History, Women's Swimming
Allison Wandling, So., Mechanicsville, Va., 4.0, Engineering Science, Women's Tennis
University of Virginia
Paige Madden, Sr., Mobile, Ala., 3.84, Kinesiology, Women's Swimming & Diving
Carl Soderlund, Grad., Stockholm, Sweden, 3.72, Commerce, Men's Tennis
Michaela Meyer, Grad., Southbury, Conn., 3.89, Nursing, Women's Track & Field
Owayne Owens, Jr., Montego Bay, Jamaica, 3.88, Sociology, Men's Track & Field
Andrew Abbott, Sr., Republican Grove, Va., 3.56, Psychology, Baseball
Louie Hayes, Grad., Orland Park, Ill., 3.58, Commerce, Wrestling
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Haley Sykes, So., Clintwood, Va., 3.97, Biology, Women's Cross Country
Kaley Sykes, So., Clintwood, Va., 3.95, Biology, Women's Cross Country
Madelyn Lawrence, Sr., Harrisonburg, Va., 3.94, Biochemistry, Women's Volleyball
Lexie Rhoton, Jr., Duffield, Va., 3.94, Education, Women's Cross Country
Mackenzie King, Jr., Harlan, Ky., 3.90, Education, Women's Basketball
Caroline Earnshaw, Jr., Round Hill, Va., 3.86, Education, Women's Lacrosse
Virginia Commonwealth University
Svea Sturm, Sr., Waltrop, Germany, 4.0, Finance, Field Hockey
Paola Exposito Diaz Delgado, Sr., Almeria, Spain, 3.69, Social Work, Women's Tennis
Adrian Vagberg, Jr., Sollentuna, Sweden, 4.0, Physics, Men's Golf
Charles Bertimon, Jr., Champagne Sur Seine, France, 3.92, Finance, Men's Tennis
Ulrik Edvardsen, Sr., Bergen, Norway, 3.74, Business Administration, Men's Soccer
Makayla McGowan, Sr., Nokesville, Va., 4.0, Masters in Supply Chain Management, Women's Track and Field
Virginia Military Institute
Anna Armfield, Sr., Franklin, N.C., 3.43, Civil Engineering, Cross Country/Track & Field
Kamdyn Curfman, So., North Bethesda, Md., 3.93, Psychology, Basketball
Brad Davis, Sr., Victoria, Va., 3.74, Mechanical Engineering, Football
Jessica Hankin, Jr., Upton, Mass., 3.91, Psychology, Rifle
Makenna Moore, Jr., Claremont, Calif., 3.87, Mechanical Engineering, Water Polo
Jack Sheehan, So., Stafford, Va., 3.74, Biology, Swimming & Diving
Virginia Tech
Sarah Spicer, r-Sr., Bahama, N.C., 4.00, Business Administration with Business Analytics option Masters, Women's Golf
Morgan Berman, Sr., Suwanee, Ga., 3.81, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise with Science of Food, Nutrition and Exercise concentration, Women's Lacrosse
Lauren Berman, r-Sr., Fairfax, Va., 4.00, Mechanical Engineering, Women's Track
Emily Gray, Jr., Sewell, N.J., 3.96, Sports Media and Analytics, Women's Soccer
Ryan Kros, Sr., Fairfax, Va., 3.87, Building Construction, Men's Tennis
Sarah Shackelford, So., Burke, Va., 3.91, Biological Science, Women's Swimming
Virginia Wesleyan University
Stephanie Hoke, Jr., 4.00, Political Science, Field Hockey
Abby Peterson, So., 4.00, Biology (Minors: Chemistry, History, Political Science), Women's Soccer
Jenna Whitener, Sr., 3.97, English & History (Minors: Psychology & Women/Gender Studies), Field Hockey
Skyler Lattuca, Sr., 3.90, Earth & Environmental sciences and Sustainability Management, Men's Cross Country and Track & Field
Connor Hall, Jr., 3.90, Undeclared, Baseball
Ashlyn Makenzie Watts, Sr., 3.90, Psychology, Softball
Washington and Lee University
Andrew Frailer, Sr., Bel Air, Md., 3.75, Economics & Politics, Football
Bryce Crew, Sr, St. Mary's, Ga., 3.83, Biochemistry, Wrestling
Danny Lynch, Sr., Richmond, Va., 3.96, Economics, Men's Swimming
Courtney Berry, Sr., Charlottesville, Va., 3.97, Psychology & Strategic Communications, Volleyball
Erin Hughes, Sr., Raleigh, N.C., 3.83, Cognitive & Behavioral Science, Women's Basketball
Landon Shelley, Sr., Charlotte, N.C., 3.89, Accounting, Women's Lacrosse
College of William & Mary
Evan Goodell, Grad., St. Louis, Mich., 4.0, Ph.D. Applied Science, Cross Country & Track & Field
Audrey Hoeg, Grad., Mattituck, N.Y., 4.0, M.A. Education, Lacrosse
Lauren Kelly, Grad., Ashburn, Va., 4.0, M.A. Education, Soccer
Alek Kuzmenchuk, Fr., Bowie, Md., 4.0, Undeclared, Gymnastics
Josh Lewin, Fr., West Chester, Pa., 4.0, Marketing, Cross Country & Track & Field
Emma Wiley, So., Cary, N.C., 4.0, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, Gymnastics
Six Monarchs Named to VaSID Academic All-State Team
