30 Benedictine Mesa student-athletes earned recognition for their academic excellence on the 2025–26 Winter and Spring NAIA Scholar-Athlete lists.
To qualify as a NAIA Scholar-Athlete, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, be eligible in their sport, and have attended their institution for at least one full year.
Baseball led the way with 11 honorees: Thomas Lockyear, Arnoldo Velazquez, Kyan Roseland, AJ Fernandez, Gabriel Wojtulewicz, Josh Dechaine, Robert Romitti, Ben Schnurman, Bridger Erickson, Oliver Davies, and Evan Palazzolo.
Softball placed four student-athletes on the list: Nancy Velez, Jacquelyne Morales, Emma Tufnell, and Annaleia Jenkins.
Men's Golf also had four honorees: Charlie Gingras, Christopher Johnson, Ethan Lovatt, and Eric Klutke.
Beach Volleyball contributed four honorees: Amaya Evans, Taylor Erickson, Ella Burton, and Daisy Motes.
Men's Basketball added four student-athletes: Kaan Alaner, Miles Chanthavongsa, Leo Scott, and Damian Zivak.
Men's Volleyball had two honorees: Blake Ross and Chase Jenson.
Women's Basketball was represented by Kira Nowell.
Congratulations to these outstanding Redhawks for their dedication to excellence in the classroom and in competition.