Student Athlete Academic Achievement Honorees

The academic accomplishments of students in Heartland athletics programs were honored during the 5th Annual Student Athlete Academic Achievement Night.

Excellence in the classroom was recognized through several different award categories, as well as institutional, conference and national-level academic achievements. 

Leading Freshmen winners

Honors a freshmen-standing student who has shown impressive leadership in academics, athletics, community service and/or campus involvement. 

Tijanne Ross, softball

Jackie Robson, women’s soccer

Leading Sophomore winners

Honors a sophomore-standing student who has shown impressive leadership in academics, athletics, community service and/or campus involvement.

Carson Bartels – baseball

Kaylee Burton – softball

"Don’t Call it a Comeback" winners

This award recognizes a student who has shown great determination in improving as a student-athlete.

Mathues Giron – men’s soccer

Pedro Ribeira – men’s soccer

​Students were awarded at Astroth Community Education Center (ACEC) on May 10.