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78 Selected to Fall All-Academic Team

To qualify, student-athletes must have at least a 3.20 GPA and participate in at least half of the team's competitions

Big Sky Conference News Release

A total of 78 Eastern Washington University student-athletes have been honored on the Big Sky Conference All-Academic team for fall quarter 2016. The total includes 34 football players, 19 members of the women's soccer squad, 11 volleyball players, eight from the women's cross country team and six men's cross country competitors.

To qualify for the team, student-athletes must maintain a 3.20 cumulative grade point average or better at EWU and meet the requirement of playing in at least half of the team's competitions (or for cross country and track and field, at least compete in the Big Sky Conference Championship meet).

A total of 169 EWU student-athletes were honored on the 2015-16 Big Sky All-Academic teams. The total included 54 from the spring -- 26 from the women's outdoor track and field team, 14 from the men's squad, seven men's tennis players, four from women's golf and three from women's tennis. In the winter, 48 were honored -- 25 from the women's indoor track and field team, 10 men's indoor track and field competitors, seven women's basketball players and six from the men's basketball squad. In the fall, the Big Sky recognized 67 Eastern student-athletes -- 30 football players, 18 members of the women's soccer squad, 10 volleyball players, seven from the women's cross country team and two men's cross country competitors.

A total of 172 EWU student-athletes were honored on the 2014-15 Big Sky All-Academic teams -- 20 more than the previous year and believed to be the most in school history. A total of 152 EWU student-athletes were honored on the 2013-14 Big Sky All-Academic teams. Eastern had 154 student-athletes honored in the 2012-13 school year and 130 were recognized in the 2011-12 school year. In the 2010-11 school year, a total of 136 EWU student-athletes were honored on Big Sky All-Academic teams. In the 2009-10 school year, exactly 150 All-Academic honors were won by EWU student-athletes, 136 in the 2008-09 school year and 122 in 2007-08.

EWU BIG SKY CONFERENCE ALL-ACADEMIC SELECTIONS -- Fall 2016 (total of 78)

 

Football (34)

Name Hometown / Previous Schools Yr. Major
Roldan Alcobendas Camas, Wash. / Camas HS '13 Jr. Finance
Henderson Belk Mukilteo, Wash. / Kamiak HS '14 So. Professional Accounting
Curtis Billen Everett, Wash. / Mariner HS '14 So. Mechanical Engineering
Spencer Blackburn Bellingham, Wash. / Meridian HS '14 So. Economics
Zach Bruce Spokane, Wash. / University '12 Sr. Social Studies Education
Beau Byus Spokane, Wash. / Central Valley HS '14 So. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Kurt Calhoun Zillah, Wash. / Zillah HS '14 So. Recreation Management & Tourism Mgt.
Samson Ebukam Portland, Ore. / David Douglas '13 Sr. Communication Studies
Mitch Fettig Olympia, Wash. / Olympia HS '14 So. Criminal Justice
Jayce Gilder Corvallis, Mont. / Corvallis HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Gage Gubrud McMinnville, Ore. / McMinnville HS '14 So. Management
Reilly Hennessey Camas, Wash. / Camas HS '14 So. Mathematics Education
Sam Inos Tigard, Ore. / Tigard HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Jonah Jordan Spokane, Wash. / Mead HS '14 So. Interdisciplinary Studies
Alek Kacmarcik Woodinville, Wash. / Woodinville HS '14 So. Mechanical Engineering
Andrew Katzenberger Lynnwood, Wash. / Lynnwood HS '15 Fr. Mechanical Engineering Technology
Cooper Kupp Yakima, Wash. / Davis HS '12 Sr. Economics
Ketner Kupp Yakima, Wash. / Davis HS '15 So. Undeclared
Dylan Ledbetter West Seattle, Wash. / O'Dea HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Josh Lewis Lakewood, Wash. / Steilacoom HS '14 So. Criminal Justice
Andre Lino Seattle, Wash. / Bishop Blanchet HS '13 Jr. Mechanical Engineering
Sam McPherson Bothell, Wash. / Bothell HS '15 So. Mechanical Engineering
Brandon Montgomery Tacoma, Wash. / Wilson HS '14 So. Marketing
Tamarick Pierce Oakland, Calif. / Saint Mary's HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Tysen Prunty Beaverton, Ore. / Tigard HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Marcus Saugen Spokane, Wash. / North Central HS '14 Jr. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Nic Sblendorio Sammamish, Wash. / Skyline HS '13 Jr. Finance
Jack Sendelbach Seattle, Wash. / Blanchet HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Matthew Sommer Salem, Ore. / West Salem HS '13 Sr. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Stu Stiles Spokane, Wash. / Mt. Spokane HS '14 Jr. Finance
Jim Townsend Okanogan, Wash. / Okanogan HS '15 So. Undeclared
Keenan Williams Cheney, Wash. / Cheney HS '15 So. Undeclared
Jayson Williams Tacoma, Wash. / Lincoln HS '15 Fr. Undeclared
Zach Wimberly Tumwater, Wash. / Tumwater HS '12 Sr. Interdisciplinary Studies

Volleyball (11)

Name Hometown / Previous Schools Yr. Major
Hannah Absalonson Spokane, Wash. / Mead HS Fr. Undeclared
Ka'iulani Ahuna Hilo, Hawaii / Kamehameha Schools So. Undeclared
Kimberly Brinkworth Kennewick, Wash. / Southridge HS So. Marketing
Jessica Gilbert Modesto, Calif. / Enoch HS So. Undeclared
Regan Harr Southridge HS / Twin Falls HS / Southern Idaho Jr. Film
Megan LaFond Vancouver, Wash. / Union HS Jr. Pre-Nursing
Taylor Larsen Colfax, Wash. / Colfax HS So. Finance
Katie Mahoney Dundee, Ill. / Harry D. Jacobs HS Fr. Undeclared
Sophie Miller Federal Way, Wash. / Todd Beamer HS '13 Sr. Professional Accounting
Ashlee Vaoifi Whitmore, Hawaii / Mililani HS So. Management
Chloe Weber Gilbert, Ariz. / Williams Field HS '14 Jr. Criminal Justice

Men's Cross Country (6)

Name Hometown / Previous Schools Yr. Major
Isaac Kitzan Spokane, Wash. / North Central HS '13 Sr. Marketing
Evan Sanford Spokane, Wash. / Mead HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Colton Johnsen Bellingham, Wash. / Sehome HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Steaven Zachman Cheney, Wash. / Cheney HS '15 Fr. Computer Science
Miguel Vargas Yakima, Wash. / Eisenhower HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Matthew Hommel Liberty Lake, Wash. / Central Valley HS '14 Jr. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts

Women's Cross Country (8)

Name Hometown / Previous Schools Yr. Major
Bri Gibson Snohomish, Wash. / Snohomish HS '15 So. Health & Fitness
Paula Gil-Echevarria Madrid, Spain Sr. Health & Fitness
Sarah Reiter Renton, Wash. / Lindbergh HS '12 / Montana St. Sr. Children's Studies
Carli Corpus Meridian, Idaho / Rocky Mountain HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Christina Johnstone Maple Ridge, B.C. / Thomas Haney Sec. '15 Fr. Undeclared
Kaili Keefe Yakima, Wash. / West Valley HS '16 Fr. Undeclared
Kaelah Corrigan Spokane, Wash. / North Central HS '15 Fr. Exercise Science
Kari Hamilton-Scharnhorst Clarkston, Wash. / Clarkston HS '13 Sr. Mechanical Engineering

Soccer (19)

Name Hometown / Previous Schools Yr. Major
Brenna Blaser Boise, Idaho / Mountain View HS So. Undeclared
Jenny Chavez Newhall, Calif. / William Hart HS So. Undeclared
Brooke Dunbar Santa Rosa, Calif. / Maria Carrillo HS Fr. Undeclared
Paige Gallaway Spokane, Wash. / Central Valley HS '13 Sr. Special Ed. & Elementary Ed.
Kiana Hafferty Renton, Wash. / Liberty HS '13/ Seattle Pacific Sr. Interdisciplinary Studies
M'Kenna Hayes Kent, Wash. / Kentridge HS '14 Jr. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Maia Inniss Granada Hills, Calif. / Granada Hills HS Fr. Undeclared
Aimie Inthoulay Seattle, Wash. / Highline HS / UTPA Jr. Health Informatics Technology & Mgt.
Lexi Klinkenberg Renton, Wash. / Kentridge HS / Western Wash. Jr. Marketing
Saige Lyons Puyallup, Wash. / Puyallup HS Fr. Undeclared
Kiley Norkus San Luis Obispo, Calif. / San Luis Obispo HS / CS Northridge Jr. Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts
Allison Raniere Tucson, Ariz. / Sahuaro HS So. Undeclared
Laci Rennaker Spokane, Wash. / Central Valley HS '13 Jr. Exercise Science
Delaney Romero Yakima, Wash. / Naches Valley HS / Walla Walla CC Jr. Criminal Justice
Megan Spataro Olympia, Wash. / Olympia HS So. Undeclared
Alexis Stephenson Pasco, Wash. / Chiawana HS So. Undeclared
Devan Talley Bellevue, Wash. / Issaquah HS So. Visual Communication Design
Mallory Taylor Bridgewater, Nova Scotia / Park View Ed. Centre / Hastings Col. Sr. Exercise Science
Chloe Williams Spokane, Wash. / Lewis and Clark HS '14 Jr. Exercise Science
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Ka

#21 Ka'iulani Ahuna

OH/DS
5' 10"
Sophomore
Kimberly Brinkworth

#18 Kimberly Brinkworth

MB/RS
5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jessica Gilbert

#12 Jessica Gilbert

OH/RS
5' 11"
Sophomore
Megan LaFond

#5 Megan LaFond

L
5' 10"
Junior
Taylor Larsen

#13 Taylor Larsen

MB/OH
6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
Sophie Miller

#11 Sophie Miller

S
5' 10"
Senior
Chloe Weber

#14 Chloe Weber

MB/RS
6' 0"
Junior
Jenny Chavez

#9 Jenny Chavez

M
5' 5"
Sophomore
Paige Gallaway

#6 Paige Gallaway

M
5' 5"
Senior
Kiana Hafferty

#20 Kiana Hafferty

M
5' 5"
Senior
M

#5 M'Kenna Hayes

D
5' 3"
Junior
Maia Inniss

#21 Maia Inniss

D
5' 8"
Redshirt Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ka

#21 Ka'iulani Ahuna

5' 10"
Sophomore
OH/DS
Kimberly Brinkworth

#18 Kimberly Brinkworth

5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
MB/RS
Jessica Gilbert

#12 Jessica Gilbert

5' 11"
Sophomore
OH/RS
Megan LaFond

#5 Megan LaFond

5' 10"
Junior
L
Taylor Larsen

#13 Taylor Larsen

6' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
MB/OH
Sophie Miller

#11 Sophie Miller

5' 10"
Senior
S
Chloe Weber

#14 Chloe Weber

6' 0"
Junior
MB/RS
Jenny Chavez

#9 Jenny Chavez

5' 5"
Sophomore
M
Paige Gallaway

#6 Paige Gallaway

5' 5"
Senior
M
Kiana Hafferty

#20 Kiana Hafferty

5' 5"
Senior
M
M

#5 M'Kenna Hayes

5' 3"
Junior
D
Maia Inniss

#21 Maia Inniss

5' 8"
Redshirt Freshman
D