September 15, 2023…WELLAND - The Canadian College Athletic Association has announced that 26 Niagara College Knights have been named recipients of the 2022-23 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 award winners represent seven Knights teams, five from each curling, men's volleyball and men's soccer. There are four from women's soccer and women's volleyball as well as two from women's basketball and one from men's basketball.
"We are so very proud of our Niagara College Knights student-athletes," said Director, Athletics & Student Engagement, Michele O'Keefe. "The time it takes to be successful both on the court and off the court is significant and our student-athletes have demonstrated a great commitment to reach the standards for this award."
Congratulations to the following Niagara College student-athletes on their 2022-23 CCAA National Scholar Awards:
Reggie Williams, Basketball
Emma Fraser, Basketball
Janee Harrison, Basketball
Christian Buccella, Soccer
David Hall, Soccer
Travis Korten, Soccer
Joel Marinas, Soccer
Noah Vogel, Soccer
Valerie Andrew, Soccer
Alyssa Arcand, Soccer
Sierra Boone, Soccer
Tori Hultink, Soccer
Tyler Carmichael, Volleyball
Tiernan Currie, Volleyball
Zach Reimer, Volleyball
Jordan Schroeder, Volleyball
Andrew Vandenburg, Volleyball
Lauren Alguire, Volleyball
Kyrah Cameron, Volleyball
Natasha Desjardins, Volleyball
Montanna Taylor, Volleyball
Amelia Bender, Curling
Melissa Borowski, Curling
Amy Danen, Curling
Emma Hill, Curling
Claire Randell, Curling
