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A record setting 55 ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Tommies were named Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association National Scholars for 2023-2024, recognizing their achievement in sport and in the classroom. 

 

The National Scholar Award is presented to student-athletes who have achieved an academic standing of 80% or higher while maintaining their commitment to varsity athletics. The CCAA National Scholar Award is among the highest honours for student-athlete achievements across Canada. 

 

"To be named a CCAA National Scholar is a significant achievement. It has increased my confidence and highlighted my hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the court, proving that when times are tough, I can handle challenging situations and succeed," said fourth-year student and women's basketball player Alyssa Jeffrey. 

 

"Being a student-athlete has shaped me into the person I am by helping my time management, accountability, and prioritization skills as I balance academics and athletics." 

 

This year's recipients from ÐßÐßÊÓƵ embody the values of hard work, determination, and discipline, balancing the rigorous demands of both their academic and athletic pursuits. 

 

"Being named a CCAA National Scholar recognizes the hard work that goes into studying and playing high-level sports," said second-year student and men's soccer player Kiran Hollmann-Prichard. 

 

"This recognition also reflects positively on the university and our athletic programs, which I am thrilled to be a part of." 

 

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Athletics is home to a proud tradition of athletic and academic success. Our student-athletes compete in soccer, basketball, volleyball, rugby, cross country, and hockey, and we take pride in their holistic development as leaders, scholars, and athletes. 

 

"We are thrilled to see so many student-athletes succeed academically as well as athletically, and I want to share my heartfelt congratulations with the recipients," said Meaghan Donahue Wies, Director of Athletics and Recreation. 

 

"This record number of 55 National Scholars is a testament to their hard work, commitment to personal development, and drive to excel in all aspects of their lives." 

 

The following Tommies student-athletes have earned the CCAA National Scholar Award for 2023-24: 

 

Cross Country 

Daniel Calvo, Cross Country 

Grace Christie Cross Country 

Kaitlynn Hamming Cross Country 

Jacob LeBlanc Cross Country 

Naomi Lopez Cross Country 

Warren McArthur, Cross Country 

Sebastian Rubi, Cross Country 

 

Soccer 

Jasmin Atkinson, Soccer 

Abigail Cameron, Soccer 

Sydney Conrad, Soccer 

Katy Davidge, Soccer 

Avery Erb, Soccer 

Olivia Fillmore, Soccer 

Delaney Hancock, Soccer 

Laura Horsley, Soccer 

Jazmyne McLaughlin, Soccer 

Ella Mercer, Soccer 

Cierra Meredith, Soccer 

Jayci Peck, Soccer 

Virginia Phillips, Soccer 

Brooklynn Saunders, Soccer 

Avery Scott, Soccer 

Caitlyn Steeves, Soccer 

Hannah Tran, Soccer 

Jessica Weir, Soccer 

Brady Chapman, Soccer 

Samuel Choiniere, Soccer 

Luke Ewen, Soccer 

Kiran Hollman-Prichard, Soccer 

Aidan Lavery, Soccer 

Chidubem Nkoloagu, Soccer 

Matthew Oprea, Soccer 

Mees Van Nouhuys, Soccer 

 

Basketball 

Charlee Connors, Basketball 

Ella Delorme, Basketball 

Michaela Hansen, Basketball 

Alyssa Jeffrey, Basketball 

Paige LeBlanc, Basketball 

Kathleen Quinlan, Basketball 

Katie Vidito, Basketball 

Ted Braden, Basketball 

Rees Hasson, Basketball 

Kaden Lavallee, Basketball 

Noah McCarthy, Basketball 

 

Volleyball 

Madison Ball, Volleyball 

Andrea Bell, Volleyball 

Julia Campbell, Volleyball 

Alessandra Hernandez Pineda, Volleyball 

Jenna Murphy, Volleyball 

Brooke Thompson, Volleyball 

Kensea Aaron, Volleyball 

Thomas Blizzard, Volleyball 

Raphael Fiset, Volleyball 

Alex Frederickson, Volleyball 

Brendan Murphy, Volleyball