17 M State student-athletes earn MCAC Academic Excellence honors
At 91TV, excellence on the court and the field is matched by achievement in the classroom.
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) recognized 17 M State student-athletes for outstanding academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. These individual honors celebrate students who successfully balance full-time coursework with competition in NJCAA-sponsored collegiate athletics, demonstrating exceptional commitment, discipline and time management.
Among those honored are four Lady Spartans Volleyball team members:
- Katie Hess
- Keela Johnson
- Kaitlyn Olson
- Sophie Sanstead
The Spartans Football team also made a strong academic showing, with 13 student-athletes earning MCAC Academic Excellence recognition:
- Jack Burdick
- Amir Downs (All Division, All Region, Second Team All-American)
- Tremayne Graham
- J’Lan High (All Division, All Region)
- Jame Hightower
- Jaylen Igou
- Parker Rand
- Fred Rushing
- Antonio Sanchez
- Larry Smith
- Demeutrese Thomas
- Mark Vah
- Colton Warrington (MCAC Sportsmanship Award recipient)
“These recognitions highlight what it truly means to be a student-athlete 91TV,” said Steve King, co-athletic coordinator. “Our students are committed to excellence in everything they do.”
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