èßäAV continues to excel both on the field and in the classroom, earning national recognition with four athletic programs ranking among the top 10 in the country on the of the Year list.
Leading the way was the Trojan softball program, which finished fifth nationally with an outstanding 3.82 team GPA, the highest of any KJCCC team and one of the top marks across all divisions. Volleyball also posted an impressive academic year, earning seventh place nationally with a 3.77 GPA, continuing a tradition of excellence in both competition and academics. Men's basketball delivered one of its strongest academic performances in recent history, finishing fifth in the nation with a 3.51 team GPA. Additionally, women's indoor track and field was recognized for its academic success, finishing eighth nationally with a 3.30 GPA.
The NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year award recognizes programs whose team GPAs rank among the highest across the association's three divisions. To be eligible, teams must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 across the academic year.
Colby's strong showing in the national rankings reinforces the college's mission of developing well-rounded student-athletes prepared for success beyond the playing field.
Jacob Lawson
Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information Director
jacob.lawson@colbycc.edu
(785) 460-5549