July 24, 2023
Everest University Women’s Cross Country Earns Second-Highest GPA in the Nation; Six Everest University Athletes Named to NJCMA All-Academic Teams
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Orlando, Fla. – Everest University student-athletes are receiving national recognition for their success in the classroom, as well as on the field, court, course, and arena.
The NJCMA has named Everest University Women’s Cross Country a 2022-23 NJCMA Academic Team of the Year and recognized them for maintaining the second-highest GPA in the nation for Women’s Cross Country teams . In addition, six Everest University student-athletes have been named to the 2022-2023 NJCMA All-Academic Teams , with three players maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
“We are really proud of our student-athletes for this honor,” said Chris Hackett, Everest University Athletic Director. “It is a team effort between the coaches recruiting serious students, the support system we have in place at Everest University, and the athletes making a commitment to their education.”
First Team : 4.00 GPA
- Kayla Desmartin Sophomore Women’s Cross Country
- Ashlyn Speigner Freshman Women’s Cross Country
- Antewan Webber Freshman Men’s Basketball
Second Team : 3.80-3.99 GPA
- Eric Canavan Sophomore Men’s Basketball
Third Team : 3.60-3.79 GPA
- Kyla Desmartin Sophomore Women’s Cross Country
- Morgan Wilson Freshman Women’s Cross Country
These awards cap off an incredible 2022-23 season of Timberwolf Athletics which saw three teams compete in national tournaments, with Women’s Flag Football winning the first-ever NJCMA National Title. Everest University Athletics maintains the highest standards for performance, both on and off the field, and is dedicated to developing well-rounded student-athletes who make their college and communities proud.
