27 Knights Earn CCAA National Scholar Recognition for 2020-2021

September 15, 2021…WELLAND - The Canadian College Athletic Association has announced that 27 Niagara College Knights have been named recipients of the 2020-2021 CCAA National Scholar Award.

The CCAA National Scholar Award recognizes the outstanding academic accomplishments of CCAA student-athletes. To be recognized, individuals must achieve honours standing at their respective institution in the current academic year, while competing as a member of their institution's intercollegiate sport program. At NC, a student-athlete must finish the season with a +80% average in their academic programs, demonstrating their success both on the playing field and in the classroom.

This year's crop of CCAA National Scholars brought a uniqueness with it, with the 2020-2021 season being cancelled due to the pandemic. Something Knights Associate Director of Athletics, Michele O'Keefe attributes to the resiliency of Knights student-athletes.

"We are always proud of the commitment shown by our Knights student-athletes and in such uncertain times, this an extra strong demonstration of their strength." said O'Keefe.

This year's award winners represented six Knights teams, five from women's volleyball, men's volleyball, men's basketball and women's soccer. Women's basketball finished with four, while men's soccer followed up with three.

10 Knights followed up their CCAA National Scholar Award from 2019-2020, while three- Anica Haberstock (WVB), Nick Buckborough (MVB) and Robbie Zalewski (MVB)- earned their third consecutive award.

Rounding out an impressive year was men's basketball athlete, Connor Jolliffe, and women's volleyball athlete, Anica Haberstock. Jolliffe and Haberstock both earned the President's Award from Niagara College for finishing with the highest GPA in their respective academic schools.

Congratulations to the follow Niagara College student-athletes on their 2020-2021 CCAA National Scholar Awards: