ASHLAND, Va. – Averett University netted six selections on the 2024-25 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.
The Cougars' nominations include women's lacrosse senior
Faith Bowlin, women's soccer/lacrosse senior
Celia de Diego, men's volleyball/soccer junior
Anibal Lopez, men's tennis senior
Jaeden Mukkaladyil, women's volleyball graduate student
Emma Nash and men's lacrosse senior
Brayton Powers. Two in particular, de Diego and Nash, earned Academic All-State honors for the second consecutive academic year. Honorees have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher and are sophomores or higher. There were 36 schools represented and 216 student-athletes honored among this year's VaSID Academic All-State Team.
Bowlin, a native of Abingdon, Maryland, started in all 11 games for the women's lacrosse team this spring. Bowlin was the conductor of Averett's offense, leading the team in goals and points with 59 and 68, respectively. For her performance off the field, Bowlin was named the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and was also selected to the College Sports Communicators' Academic All-District Women's At-Large team. At Averett's Night of Champions, Bowlin was named the Female Senior Student Athlete of the Year. She majored in nursing and graduated in May.
A native of Valladolid, Spain, de Diego made 14 starts in 15 games for the women's soccer team this past fall, earning All-ODAC Second Team, and VaSID All-State First Team honors. She broke Averett's all-time program record for career goals with 53 and points with 123, and broke the conference's single-match record with nine goals and 20 points versus Sweet Briar, while also tying the NCAA Division III record for points in the same outing. Off the field, de Diego was named the 2024 ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and to the Academic All-District Team as selected by the College Sport Communicators. In the spring, de Diego was a member of the women's lacrosse team, appearing in eight games. She tallied five goals, 13 ground balls, and had 13 caused turnovers. De Diego was also selected as the Senior Female Athlete of the Year at Averett's Night of Champions. She majored in Aviation and graduated in May.
Lopez, a native of Vigo, Spain, played in 16 matches for the men's volleyball team spanning 43 sets, and was named to the All-ODAC Third Team. He led the team with 256 digs and 3.46 digs per set, the latter of which ranked third in all of Division III. Off the court, Lopez was selected to the CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large Team, and Dr. Tommy Foster Male Student-Athlete of the Year award at Averett's Night of Champions. On the men's soccer team, Lopez appeared in two games, and had four saves. He is majoring in Health & Sports Science and plans to graduate in December.
Mukkaladyil, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, starred for the men's tennis team this past spring. A stalwart at No. 2 singles, he had the most wins on the roster with 20, including a 16-3 record at the No. 2 spot. For his play, Mukkaladyil earned All-ODAC First Team and VaSID All-State First Team honors. Off the court, he was named the ODAC/Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar Athlete of the Year and won Senior Male Class Athlete of the Year at Averett's Night of Champions. Mukkaladyil also earned the top male senior GPA at Night of Champions, and was selected to the CSC Academic All-District Team. He majored in Business Administration and graduated in May.
Nash, a native of Monroe, North Carolina, appeared in 31 matches, playing 120 sets for the women's volleyball team this past fall. Nash tallied a season-high 306 total kills with a 2.55 per set average, finished first on the team with 46 service aces, and earned All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference Second Team honors. She also recorded 195 digs and topped the team with 78 blocks. Off the court, Nash earned Academic All-District honors from the CSC, and won the Barbara Kushubar Female Student-Athlete of the Year at Averett's Night of Champions. During the winter, Nash stepped into the coaching ranks, serving as an assistant coach for the men's volleyball team this past winter. She is currently attaining her Master of Business Administration.
Powers, a native of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, started in all 17 games for the men's lacrosse team this past spring. He scored 16 goals and tallied nine assists, and broke the program record for games played with 61. Powers also finished third all-time in points with 77, fourth in goals and assists with 52 and 25, respectively. He was also selected to the CSC Academic All-District Men's At-Large team. Powers majored in sports medicine and graduated in May.
All 2024-25 honorees can be viewed below.
2024-25 VaSID Academic All-State Team
Averett University
Faith Bowlin, Sr., Abingdon, Md., Nursing, Women's Lacrosse
Celia de Diego, Sr., Valladolid, Spain, Aviation, Women's Soccer/Lacrosse
Anibal Lopez, Jr., Vigo Spain, Health & Sport Science, Men's Volleyball/Soccer
Jaeden Mukkaladyil, Sr., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Business Administration, Men's Tennis
Emma Nash, Gr., Monroe, N.C., Master of Business Administration, Women's Volleyball
Brayton Powers, Sr., Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, Sports Medicine, Men's Lacrosse
Bridgewater College
Mackenzie Cauthorn, Jr., Tappahannock, Va., Business Administration, Softball
Jade Buckles, Jr., Stafford, Va., Elementary Education, Field Hockey & Women's Track & Field
Grace Warren, Jr., Lynchburg, Va., Digital Media Arts, Women's Swimming
Mackenzie Young, Sr., Chesterfield, Va., Liberal Studies, Women's Cross Country
Emily Smeds, Sr. Palmyra, Va., English, Women's Cross Country
Noah Hines, Sr., Garner, N.C., Health & Exercise Science, Football
Christendom College
Catherine Thomas, Portland, Texas, Mathematics, Soccer & Basketball
Regina Bonvissuto, Kingston Springs, Tenn., Philosophy, Basketball
Michael Townsend, Front Royal, Va., Mathematics, Soccer
Mary Noble, Charlottesville, Va., English Language and Literature, Cross Country
Christopher Usher, Chandler, Ariz., Philosophy, Rugby
Miranda Keller, Harrisburg, Pa., Philosophy, Soccer & Basketball
Christopher Newport University
Katie Abendschoen, Sr., Chester, Md., Psychology, Field Hockey
Grant Hartman, Sr., Burke, Va., Finance, Baseball
Matt Liss, Sr., Washington Township, N.J., Pre-Law (Political Science), Men's Soccer
Jamie Martin, Sr., Lorton, Va., Neuroscience, Softball
Nyah Savage, Gr., Urbana, Md., Accounting, Women's Soccer
Vincent Truong, Jr., Fairfax, Va., Computer Engineering, Men's Tennis
Eastern Mennonite University
Leah Beachy, Jr., Grants Pass, Oregon, Nursing, Women's Soccer
Mary Kate Bomberger, Sr., Lititz, Pa., Nursing, Women's Soccer
Jason Dwyer, Sr., Fairfax, Va., Political Science and History, Baseball
Garrett Nyce, Sr., Souderton, Pa., Economics and Business Analytics, Baseball
Chris Santisteban, Jr., Ashburn, Va., Business Administration, Men's Soccer
Jenna Weaver, Sr., Harrisonburg, Va., Nursing, Cross Country, Track & Field and Triathlon
Emory & Henry University
Gabe Brown, Sr., Clintwood, Va., Exercise Science - Clinical Health Professions, Men's Basketball
Meaghan Croteau, Sr., Sparks, Md., Equine Studies, Equestrian
Ross Divers, Sr., Vinton, Va., Business Administration, Baseball
Trent Gehringer, Sr., Fleetwood, Pa., Business Administration/Political Science/Spanish Studies, Men's Golf
Paige Gelenski, Sr., Boca Raton, Fla., Exercise Science - Clinical Health Professions, Women's Swimming
Macy McClellan, Sr., Kingsport, Tenn., Accounting, Women's Basketball
Ferrum College
Ian Ashworth, Jr., Galax, Va., Business Finance, Football
Zach Beckner, Sr., Front Royal, Va., Recreation Leadership, Wrestling
Bri Bitz, Gr., Ridgeway, Va., M.Ed. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Women's Soccer
Kyle Markowitz, Sr., Hilton Head Island, S.C., Media and Communications, Baseball
Christian Sorrells, Sr., Verona, Va., Health & Human Performance, Football
Makaila Veney, Sr., Montross, Va., Health & Human Performance and Liberal Studies, Women's Lacrosse
George Mason University
Jacco Arends, Sr., Groningen, Netherlands, Economics, Men's Tennis
Arsalan Yaqubi, Sr., Springfield, Va., Criminology, Law and Society, Men's Track & Field
Georgi Zahariev, Jr., Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Computer Science, Men's Volleyball
Olyvia Kennedy, Sr, Columbus, Ohio, English, Women's Volleyball
Lauren Distad, Sr., Roseville, Minn., Biology, Women's Lacrosse
Ali Tyler, Sr., Cheshire, Conn., Forensic Science, Women's Swimming & Diving
Hampden-Sydney College
Adam Brazil, Sr., Mooresville, N.C., English, Basketball
Grayson Harris, Sr., Moseley, Va., Economics & Business, Baseball
Brandon Hyde, Sr., Thousand Oaks, Calif., Biology and History, Swimming
Conor Kilfeather, Sr., Wyndmoor, Pa., Economics & Business, Lacrosse
Kade Minton, Sr., Wytheville, Va., Applied Mathematics and Engineering Physics, Cross Country/Distance Track
Will Thomas, Sr., Blacksburg, Va., English, Football
Hampton University
Madisyn Strange, Sr., Newport News, Va., Biology, Women's Soccer
Priscilla Michel, So., Hazlet, N.J., Kinesiology, Women's Track and Field
Kiya Dorroh, Sr., Tucson, Ariz., Liberal Studies, Women's Basketball
Quinlan Coryat, So., Orlando, Fla., Computer Engineering, Men's Lacrosse
Aryan Arora, Jr., Punjab, India, Accounting, Men's Tennis
Jackson Manley, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Political Science, Sailing
Hollins University
Sanaa Belton, Jr., Gainesville, Va., History, Track & Field
Noelani Carter, Jr., Easley, S.C., Business, Basketball
Madeleine Freeman, Jr., Reston, Va., Psychology, Swimming
Sylvia Guillet, Jr., Glens Falls, N.Y., Biology, Cross Country/Track & Field
Taryn "T" Shover, Jr., Harrisburg, Pa., Creative Writing, Soccer
Izzy Workman, Jr., Ghent, W.Va., Psychology and Communications, Soccer/Track & Field
James Madison University
Savannah Derey, Sr., Roanoke, Va., Business Management, Lacrosse
Jacob Dobbs, R-Sr., Macomb, Mich., Cyber Intelligence, Football
Peyton McDaniel, R-Jr., Birdsboro, Pa., Adult Education/Human Resource Development, Women's Basketball
Cassidy Strittmatter, Sr., Tabernacle, N.J., Marketing, Field Hockey
Vaclav Tichy, Sr., Prague, Czech Republic, Quantitative Finance, Men's Golf
Demitri Turner, R-Sr., Lorton, Va., Quantitative Finance, Men's Soccer
Liberty University
Luke Eberle, Sr., Arnold, Md., Psychology (UG)/Interdisciplinary Studies (G), Men's Soccer
Halle Engle, R-So., Mechanicsburg, Pa., Exercise Science, Women's Soccer
Meredith Engle, R-Jr., Dillsburg, Pa., Computer Science (UG)/Cybersecurity (G), Women's Track & Field
Kellen Kimes, So., Ludington, Mich., Biomedical Sciences, Men's Track & Field
Chase Robinson, R-So., Spartanburg, S.C., Business Administration, Men's Tennis
Rachel Roupe, Sr., Sharpsburg, Md., Public Health, Softball
Longwood University
Lauren Vick, Sr., Quinton, Va., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
James Nelson, Gr., Midlothian, Va., Business Administration, Baseball
Alec Daniel, Sr., Gloucester, Va., Business Administration, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
Alejandro Uribe, Jr., Medellín, Colombia, Business Administration, Men's Tennis
Oriana Izarra, Jr., Valencia, Venezuela, Business Administration, Women's Tennis
Sara Curtis, Sr., Apex, N.C., Business Administration, Women's Soccer
University of Lynchburg
Conner Harlacher, Sr., York, Pa., Exercise Physiology, Men's Lacrosse
Jacob Hodnett, Sr. Cloverdale, Va., Exercise Physiology, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field/Swimming
Jenna Norko, Sr., Woodbridge, Va., Nursing, Women's Lacrosse
Reese McAtee, Jr., Chesapeake, Va., Nursing, Women's Tennis
Alexandria Russell, Sr., Ocean City, Md., Exercise Physiology, Equestrian
Reid Rouse, Jr., Greensboro, N.C., Business Administration, Men's Soccer
University of Mary Washington
Ryan Meyer, Sr., North Potomac, Md., Economics, Men's Tennis
Jessica Oberlies, Sr., Greensboro, N.C., Environmental Science and Spanish, Women's Cross Country/Track and Field
Caroline Porter, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., Nursing, Field Hockey
Freddy Rogers, Sr., High Wycombe, England, Marketing, Men's Soccer
Maura Schroeder, So., Potomac Falls, Va., Psychology, Women's Lacrosse
Amelia Stephenson, Jr., Carrboro, N.C., Nursing, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Marymount University
Brier Amerlinck, So., East Amherst, N.Y., Biochemistry, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Abby Dunn, Grad, Pasadena, Md., Forensic & Legal Psychology, Women's Lacrosse
Gavin Taylorson, Sr., Dundalk, Md., Information Technology, Men's Lacrosse
Payton So, Jr., Sterling, Va., Health Sciences, Women's Swimming
Samuel Struggs, Jr., Sugar Land, Tex., Business Administration, Men's Track & Field
Garrett Watson, So., Spartanburg, S.C., Health Sciences, Men's Swimming
Norfolk State University
Angelina Maniawska, Sr., Tarnow, Poland, Interdisciplinary Studies, Women's Tennis
Lashauna Burrus, Jr., Norfolk, Va., Elementary Education, Women's Bowling
Jahee Blake, Sr., Lynchburg, Va., Interdisciplinary Studies, Football
Lauren Sheehan, Sr., King's George, Va., Social Work, Softball
Victor Jumo, Sr., Eldoret, Kenya, Computer Science, Men's Track & Field/Cross Country
Jordan Lyons, Grad., Fairfax, Va., Social Work, Women's Volleyball
Old Dominion University
Sofia Johnson, Sr., London, England, Business Analytics, Women's Tennis
Kiersten Donnelly, Sr., Pottstown, Pa., Bio Medical Sciences, Women's Swimming
Gustaf Hansson, Sr., Ramlosa, Sweden, Civil Engineering, Men's Swimming
Dylan Brown, Jr., Lansdale, Pa., Civil Engineering, Baseball
En'Dya Buford, Gr., Memphis, Tenn., Sport Management, Women's Basketball
Callie Culhane, Sr., Port Tobacco, Md., Biomedical Sciences, Women's Lacrosse
Radford University
Liam McDonald, Jr., Winchester, Va., Allied Health Sciences, Men's Cross Country
Channing Blevins, Gr., Wytheville, Va., Business Administration, Men's Golf
Cassi Barbato, Sr., Milford, Ct., Exercise, Sport and Health Education, Softball
Macy Johnson, So., Salem, Va., Economics, Women's Golf
Natalie Preston, Sr., Essex Junction, Vt., Nursing, Women's Track and Field
Evie Gee, Sr., Columbus, Ohio, Communications & Sciences Disorders, Women's Lacrosse
Randolph College
Cole Torres, Gr., Thurmont, Md., Sport and Exercise Studies, Men's Track and Field
Carter Kelly, Sr., Carrolton, Va., Sport and Exercise Studies, Men's Soccer
Lena Kersten, So., Bonn, Germany, Psychology, Women's Tennis
Jillian Warter, Gr., Leesburg, Va., Coaching and Sport Leadership, Women's Volleyball
Paige Scruggs, Sr., Cowpens, S.C./Sport and Exercise Studies, Softball
Kylie Stark, Gr., Lynchburg, Va., Coaching and Sport Leadership, Women's Basketball
Randolph-Macon College
Gracie Ellis, Sr., New Kent, Va., Nursing, Softball
Kyle Ihle, Sr., Apex, N.C., Accounting and Economics, Football
Catherine Kagey, Sr., Roanoke, Va., Biology, Women's Basketball
Riley Russ, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Behavioral Neuroscience, Women's Soccer
Sam Slevin, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Computer Science, Baseball
Marisa Ziegler, Sr., Forest Hill, Md., Computer Science, Women's Basketball
Regent University
Samantha Bodnar, Jr., Mullica Hill, N.J., Psychology, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Aaron Campbell, Gr., Virginia Beach, Va., Master of Education, Men's Volleyball
Preston Nemeti, Jr., Burke, Va., Computer Science, Men's Volleyball
Shaley Wertz, Sr., Kansas City, Mo., Business, Women's Volleyball
Thomas Slingluff, So., Suffolk, Va., Business, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
Emily Greene, So., Carrollton, Va., Government, Women's Soccer
Richard Bland College
Phoebe Heath, So., Colonial Heights, Va., Women's Beach/Indoor Volleyball
Peyton Ostenson, So., Edgemont, S.D., Women's Beach/Indoor Volleyball
Kaci Godsey, So., New Kent, Va., Softball
Teagan Jackson, So. Chesapeake, Va., Women's Soccer
Michael Duncan, So., Arlington, Va., Baseball
Dylan Jones, So., Chesterfield, Va., Baseball
University of Richmond
Addie Budnik, Gr., Highland Park, Ill., MBA, Women's Basketball
Katie Chignell, Jr., Raleigh, N.C., Health Studies, Swimming
Laurel Kurtz, Sr., Flemington, N.J., Leadership and Rhetoric & Communications, Track & Field
Morgan Lyons, Sr., Basking Ridge, N.J., Health Studies, Track & Field
Brady O'Brien, Gr., North Andover, Mass., Data Analytics, Baseball
Joe Sheridan, Jr., West Chester, Pa., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Men's Lacrosse
Roanoke College
Julia Bassett, Sr., Midlothian, Va., Health and Exercise Science, Women's Tennis
Payton Bradford, Salisbury, Md., Psychology, Field Hockey
Ophelia Ladner, Brunswick, Maine, Sociology, Women's Track & Field
Joshua Morse, Sr. Charlottesville, Va., Business Administration, Men's Basketball
Lily Mullens, Sr., North Canton, Ohio, Health Education, Women's Swimming
Connor Tyson, Sr., Waxhaw, N.C. Health and Exercise Science, Men's Volleyball
Shenandoah University
Steven Hugney, Sr., Fairfax, Va. Computer Science, Football
Mairead McKibbin, Sr., Magnolia, Del. Health and Physical Education, Football
Janelle Anderson, Sr., Stafford, Va., Sports Management, Track and Field
Kendrick Robinson, Sr., Fredericksburg, Va. Film Production/Communications, Men's Basketball
Mark Isabelle, Gr., Bumpass, Va. Masters Business Administration, Men's Lacrosse
Ainsley Buckner, Gr. Springfield, Va. Health Care Management, Women's Lacrosse
Southern Virginia University
Sydney Bassett, Sr., Winston-Salem, Va., Biochemistry, Women's Volleyball
Heidi Barton, Sr., Evanston, Wyo., Business Management and Leadership, Women's XC/Track & Field
Eli Ballstaedt, Sr., Midway, Utah, Psychology, Men's Basketball
Maybel Harris, Sr., Highland, Utah, Business Management and Leadership, Women's Soccer
Kedryn Chandler, Buena Vista, Va., Business Management and Leadership, Men's XC/Track & Field
Abigail Snyder, Rocky Ford, Colo., Business Management and Leadership, Women's Basketball
Sweet Briar College
Ana Patino, Sr., Medellín, Colombia, Engineering Science, Tennis
Amani Narang, Sr., Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Business, Golf
Jillian Lewis, Sr., Ellicott City, Md., Engineering Science, Soccer/Swimming,
Lara Jost, Sr., Würzburg, Germany, Chemistry, Field Hockey
Maggie Minton, So., Wytheville, Va., Biology/Engineering Science, Tennis
Jaiana Gray, Jr., Chicago, Ill., Business/Economica, Track & Field
University of Virginia
Will Anthony, Jr., Whitby, Poriua, New Zealand, Mathematics, Men's Cross Country
Gary Martin, Jr., Warminster, Pa., Media Studies, Men's Cross Country
Elaine Chervinsky, Sr., Baltimore, Md., Psychology, Women's Tennis
Jans Croon, Sr., San Diego, Calif., Global Studies, Field Hockey
Jade Hylton, Jr., Martinsville, Va., Kinesiology, Softball
Alex Walsh, Gr., Nashville, Tenn., Cybersecurity Management, Women's Swimming
Virginia Commonwealth University
Yelizaveta Karlova, Sr., Almaty, Kazakhstan, Psychology, Women's Tennis
Alfred Almasi, Jr., Trstice, Slovakia, Economics, Men's Tennis
Jasmine Knight, Gr., Phoenix, Ariz., Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, Volleyball
Ava Radel, Sr., Harveys Lake, Pa., Finance, Field Hockey
Joe Bamisile, Sr., Richmond Va., Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling, Men's Basketball
Jaylin Pate, Jr, Psychology, Charlotte, N.C., Women's Track & Field
Virginia Military Institute
James Boynewicz, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Biology, Men's Lacrosse
Kevin Shank, So., Mt. Holly Spring, Pa., Mechanical Engineering, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
Sam Castle, Jr., Mechanicsville, Va., Mechanical Engineering, Men's Swimming
Courtney Novotny, Sr., Reading, Pa., Biology, Women's Water Polo
Audrey Davis, Sr., Austin, Texas, International Studies, Women's Soccer
Darien Tweedell, So., Ashburn, Va., International Studies, Women's Rifle
Virginia Tech
Sam Tackett, R-Sr., Lexington, Ky., Management; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management, Baseball
Lauren Hargrove, Sr., Richmond, Va., Exercise and Health Sciences, Women's Soccer
Carys Baker, So., West Hartford, Conn., Sports Media and Analytics, Women's Basketball
Sam Latona, Gr., Alabaster, Ala., Agricultural and Life Sciences, Wrestling
Kelvin Gilliam Jr., R-Sr., Richmond, Va., Sociology, Football
Cori McMillan, Sr., Greensboro, N.C., Exercise and Health Sciences, Softball
Virginia Wesleyan University
Hannah Smith, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Allied Health Studies, Women's Volleyball
Lauren Hedspeth, Sr., Virginia Beach, Va., Recreational Therapy, Field Hockey
Tori Green, Sr., Oak Hill, Va., Business, Women's Soccer
Juliette Coffey, So., Woodbridge, England, Chemistry & French Studies, Women's Golf
Laci Campbell, Jr., Washington, N.C., Sociology and Criminal Justice, Softball
Cael Long, Jr., Virginia Beach, Va., Recreational Therapy, Men's Swimming
Washington and Lee University
Riley Bryant, So., Little Rock, Ark., Accounting, Women's Basketball
Cassie Carr, L1, Girard, Pa., Law, Women's Cross Country/ Track and Field
Robert Cooper, So., Sunnyvale, Calif., Economics and History, Men's Cross Country/ Track and Field
Will Joseph, Jr., Wilmette, Ill., Accounting and Classics, Men's Soccer
John Santowski, Jr., Pittsford, N.Y., Biology, Wrestling
Maddie Weller, Sr., West Chester, Pa., Economics, Volleyball
College of William & Mary
Claire Doto, Sr., Randolph, N.J., Biology, Women's Lacrosse
Pyper Friedman, Sr., Phoenix, Md., Finance, Field Hockey
Devin Genderson, Sr., Short Hills, N.J., Neuroscience, Women's Swimming
Jonathan Irwin, Sr., Lexington, Ky., Computer Science, Men's Gymnastics
Sean McElwain, Jr., Glen Allen, Va., Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Football
Darren Osborne, Jr., South Riding, Va., Computer Science, Baseball