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CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed

[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.

[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.
[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.
[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, top: Alina Unwin, Jaiden Harding, and Julia Polofsky. From bottom, left: Zennia Sam, Tyler Pendergast, and Brianna Grenier.
[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, top: Alina Unwin, Jaiden Harding, and Julia Polofsky. From bottom, left: Zennia Sam, Tyler Pendergast, and Brianna Grenier.

WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced  nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), earning spots on the prestigious NJCAA All-Academic Teams for the 2024–25 academic year.

The NJCAA All-Academic Awards celebrate student-athletes who excel in the classroom while balancing the demands of collegiate competition. Awards are categorized into three levels:

  • First Team: GPA of 4.00
  • Second Team: GPA of 3.80–3.99
  • Third Team: GPA of 3.60–3.79

“These awards are a testament to the talent, resilience, and determination of our student-athletes,” said CCRI President Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN. “Balancing the rigors of academics and athletics is no easy feat, and we are incredibly proud of the nine students who have earned national recognition for doing just that.”

CCRI NJCAA Academic All-Americans

First Team (4.00 GPA)

  • Jaiden Harding, Softball – Graduated Spring 2025, JAA-URI Business
    West Kingston, RI
  • Kathryn Motta, Softball – Graduated Spring 2025, JAA-URI Elementary Education
    Warwick, RI

Second Team (3.80–3.99 GPA)

  • Brianna Grenier, Softball – General Studies
    Cumberland, RI
  • Julia Polofsky, Volleyball – First-Year Student
    Tiverton, RI
  • Zennia Sam, Volleyball – First-Year Student
    Providence, RI
  • Abigail Stinnette, Women’s Soccer
    North Scituate, RI

Third Team (3.60–3.79 GPA)

  • Robert Court, Baseball – Graduated Spring 2025, Law Enforcement
    Warwick, RI
  • Tyler Pendergast, Men’s Soccer
    Coventry, RI
  • Alina Unwin, Women’s Soccer – First-Year Student
    Pawtucket, RI

“Being named to an NJCAA Academic All-America Team is a significant accomplishment that speaks volumes about the character and work ethic of these student-athletes,” said CCRI Athletic Director Ashley Casiano. “They are leaders on the field, in the classroom, and throughout the CCRI community.”

The NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards reflect CCRI’s commitment to student success, both academically and athletically. These honorees represent the best of what it means to be a Knight; disciplined, driven, and dedicated to excellence.

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