47 Jackson College Athletes Earn Academic All-Star Honors

Balancing sports and studies isn't easy, but 47 Jackson College Jets student-athletes just proved it's possible by earning NJCAA Region 12 All-Academic Team honors for the 2025-26 season.

Seven student-athletes achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs while competing in their respective sports, earning first team academic honors. The impressive roster includes six women's basketball and soccer players: Claudia Allen, Maddux Locke, Isabella Miles, Mallory Miller, Karly Page, Reese Williams, and Samantha Youmans.

Twenty additional athletes earned second team recognition with GPAs between 3.80 and 3.99. Another 20 earned third team honors with GPAs ranging from 3.60 to 3.79.

The women's soccer team led all Jackson College sports programs with a collective 3.54 GPA. The women's basketball team followed close behind at 3.34, while baseball rounded out the top three at 3.24.

These achievements show that student-athletes are managing full competition schedules, travel commitments, and practice time without sacrificing their academic performance. Many of these honorees are freshmen, setting a strong foundation for their college careers from day one.

The Ripple Effect

Jackson College's academic success extends beyond individual achievement. When student-athletes excel in the classroom, they inspire younger students in their community who aspire to play college sports.

These results also demonstrate the effectiveness of academic support systems that help student-athletes manage their dual responsibilities. The recognition spans multiple sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, bowling, and golf, proving that academic excellence isn't limited to any single program.

The diversity of majors and backgrounds among these athletes shows that success comes in many forms. Each student brings unique strengths to both the playing field and the classroom.

When communities see young people thriving in multiple areas of their lives, it changes the conversation about what's possible for the next generation of students.