Thirty-Eight Student-Athletes Named to OCCAC All-Academic Team

Thirty-eight student-athletes from Edison State Community College have received Academic All-Conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for the fall 2025 semester. To qualify, a student-athlete must have completed at least 12 credit hours with a 3.30 GPA.

"We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes who have earned OCCAC All-Academic Team honors," said Edison State Athletics Director Justin McCulla. "These individuals exemplify what it means to be a true student-athlete—they've demonstrated excellence both in competition and in the classroom. Academic success is just as important as athletic achievement, and these student-athletes have proven they can excel at the highest level in both areas. Their dedication to their studies while managing the demanding schedule of collegiate athletics is truly commendable, and they serve as outstanding role models for current and future Chargers."

Representing the men's basketball team in academic excellence are Cashawn Ingram, Cincinnati, and Marquise Long, Marion.

From the women's basketball team, Sadie Larrabee (4.0), Kenton; Emerson Walker, Venedocia; Emma Will, Delphos; Megan Wood, Bradford; and Emma Yukon, Christiansburg, earned honors.

Madyson Buckingham, Ansonia; Marissa Corner, Sidney; Isabella Hall, Arcanum; Emma Luedeke, New Knoxville; Bailey Poppe, Urbana; Haley Smith, Arcanum; and Keona Suttles (4.0), Jackson Center, represent the volleyball team in academic excellence.

Eleven members of the baseball team earned honors: Karson Adkins (4.0), Centerville; Jackson Clark (4.0), Centerville; Ben Dehart, Morehead, Kentucky; Ryan Dugger, Nicholasville, Kentucky; Dylan LaFollett, Christiansburg; Anderson McKinney (4.0), Tipp City; Nolan Munch (4.0), Kettering; Tyler Raker, Bellbrook; Nathan Snawder, Georgetown, Kentucky; Kael Starks, Monroe; and Landon Wills (4.0), Bradford.

Jaylah Arnold (4.0), Mechanicsburg; Kasidi Daugherty, Lewisburg; Ella Dersham, Vandalia; Jenna Dirksen (4.0), Versailles; Abigail Kadel (4.0), Casstown; Amerie Matthews, Springfield; Morgan Rodgers (4.0), Tipp City; Kyanne Tyson (4.0), Springfield; Jaelynn Walker, French Lick, Indiana; and Hannah Williams, Pleasant Hill, represent the softball team in academic excellence. 

From the bowling team, Gracie Astry, St. Paris; John Haines (4.0), Troy; and Ian Salyers (4.0), Bellefontaine, earned honors.

Edison State is one of nine participating members of the OCCAC. The College also competes in Region XII as a Division II member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. For more information, visit athletics.edisonohio.edu.