Although the annual Clark State Community College Athletic Banquet scheduled for May 6 has been postponed indefinitely due to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order, the College is honoring several Clark State athletes who earned honors on the All-OCCAC Academic Team, Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Conference awards.
“We want to reward our student-athletes for their hard work on and off the field and court,” said Justin McCulla, director of athletics and student life for Clark State. “Sports are essential for young men and women to stay involved and committed. It prepares them for the future.”
Various student-athletes from each sport are recognized for their sportsmanship, dedication and athletic achievement.
Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State, said many potential students don’t realize Clark State offers the option to play sports at the college level. “Our athletic programs are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association and provide an opportunity for student-athletes to improve upon their skills and potentially move on to play for a four-year school.”
In 2014, Clark State joined NJCAA and competes at the Division II level in women’s softball, volleyball and basketball; and men’s baseball and basketball. Clark State is also a member of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC).
All-OCCAC Academic Team (3.5 GPA or higher)
Bellefontaine
Faith Wenger
Belleview
Bryce McMurray
Dayton
Lauren Rose
Anarra Williams
Springfield
Hailey Baker
Taylor Drews
Urbana
Alaina Lyons
West Liberty
Tory Cordell
Xenia
Joseph Timmons
Puerto Rico
Wesly Lozada
Director of Athletics Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or higher)
Richmond, IN
AJ Ferguson
Beavercreek
Brandon Williams
Bellefontaine
Faith Wenger
Belleview
Bryce McMurray
Bexley
Nasir Tucker
Cincinnati
Jacob Collins
Columbus
Rondell Clark
Dayton
Lauren Rose
Anarra Williams
Huber Heights
Brooke Starrett
Springfield
Hailey Baker
Liz Weaver
Max Miesse
Jordan Schuerman
Chloe Castillo
Taylor Drews
Allison DeWitt
Urbana
Alaina Lyons
West Liberty
Tory Cordell
Wilmington
James Lewis
Xenia
Joseph Timmons
Puerto Rico
Wesly Lozada
All Conference Award Winners
1st team Volleyball
Groveport
Hannah Walls
2nd Team Men’s Basketball
Clarksville, IN
Brandon Hardin
Springfield
Mike Wallace
Honorable Mention
Huber Heights
Brooke Starrett, basketball
London
Taylea Achtermann, volleyball
Springfield
Liz Weaver, basketball
All Freshman Team
Groveport
Hannah Walls, volleyball
Springfield
Mike Wallace, basketball
All Defensive Team
Richmond, IN
AJ Ferguson, basketball
All Region Team
Groveport
Hannah Walls, volleyball
Player of the Week Winners
Clarksville, IN
Brandon Hardin, basketball
Springfield
Mike Wallace, basketball
National Player of the Week
Tamarac, FL
Mick Pierrot, basketball
Fairborn
Brandon Williams, basketball