Raiders Honored at 25-26 Athletic Banquet

Raiders Honored at 25-26 Athletic Banquet
April 30, 2026

The Central Community College athletic department hosted its annual awards ceremony this week, honoring the outstanding achievements of student-athletes in the classroom, in competition, and within the community. The evening highlighted a year of record-breaking academic success and national athletic recognition for the Raiders.

The Raiders program continues to set a high bar for academic excellence, boasting a departmental GPA of 3.26, with student-athletes completing 1,907 credits this past fall.

Academic Teams of the Year Special recognition was given to the programs leading the way in the classroom:

  • Softball: 3.81 GPA

  • Volleyball: 3.80 GPA

  • Men's Soccer: 3.40 GPA

  • Shotgun Sports: 3.28 GPA

Academic Student-Athletes of the Year

 Over 70 student-athletes are on track for NJCAA Academic Awards with GPAs above 3.6. A prestigious group of "Perfect 4.0" students (over three semesters) were also honored:

  • Ashtyn Heikes, Kami Kaskie, Danica Taylor, Janie Munter, Lexi Fiscus, and Syras Boston.

 

Major Athletic Awards

 

Raider Spirit Award

  • The Honor: Recognizes athletes who "bleed Raider Green," consistently supporting all CCC programs and fostering unity.

  • Winners: Keme Jones (MBB), Caly Wolfleader (WBB), Jack Edwards (Golf), George Potter (MSOC), Hannah Janda (WSOC), Kylee Kirby (Softball), Chloe Henn (VB), Andrew Burnett (Esports), Syrus Boston (Shotgun).

Raider Heart Award

  • The Honor: Honors extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of season-altering or career-threatening injuries.

  • Winners: Cole Newfarmer, Janie Munter, Averi Winters, Logan Flores, Fallyn Glomb, Hannah Dahke, Logyn Jarman.

Raider Rock Award

  • The Honor: Presented to the "backbone" of each team—individuals who lead by example through selfless dedication and strong character.

  • Winners: Merkv Torrance (MBB), Gabby Theis (WBB), Gavin Wisnieski (Golf), Nathan Hammond (MSOC), Katelyn Brachtel (WSOC), Kami Kaskie (Softball), Maleigha Johnson (VB), Aden Jonak (Esports), Mason Hofts (Shotgun).

Sertoma Athlete of the Year

  • The Honor: Awarded in partnership with the Sertoma Club of Columbus to athletes who excel in competition and campus leadership.

  • Finalists: Janie Munter, Jack Edwards, Fitzroy McLeod, Olivia Hind, Danica Taylor, Maleigha Johnson.

  • Male Winner: Jack Edwards (Golf)

  • Female Winner: Danica Taylor (Softball)

Weightroom Warrior

  • The Honor: Celebrates discipline, consistency, and a "work-horse" mentality in strength and conditioning.

  • Finalists: Keme Jones, Lexi Fiscus, Luke Specht, Rodrigo Gete, Jody Stanway, Kami Kaskie, Mallory Dreesen.

  • Male Winner: Keme Jones (MBB)

  • Female Winner: Kami Kaskie (Softball)

Rookie of the Year

  • The Honor: Awarded to the top first-year athletes who made an immediate impact at the regional level.

  • Finalists: Brody Johnson, Jordyn Sheridan, Luke Specht, Leo Morley-Robertson, Erin Harris, Logan Rainforth, Meah Sackett.

  • Male Winner: Leo Morley-Robertson (MSOC)

  • Female Winner: Erin Harris (WSOC)

Athlete of the Year

  • The Honor: The highest athletic distinction, awarded to the top overall competitors at CCC.

  • Finalists: Brody Johnson, Lexi Fiscus, Luke Specht, Rodrigo Gete, Erin Harris, Jordyn Trotta, Meah Sackett.

  • Male Winner: Rodrigo Gete (MSOC) – 1st Team All-Region; led team to a #16 national ranking.

  • Female Winner: Lexi Fiscus (WBB) – NJCAA 3rd Team All-American; set all-time scoring record with 1,039 points.

 

Special Program Highlights

  • Shotgun Sports: Celebrated a historic season including 3rd Place in National Doubles Skeet and the program's first "Perfect 100" scores by Gabe Grove and Bryce Schuster. Gabe Grove was named "Top Gun," while Owen Davis took the Breakthrough Award.

  • Esports: Recognized Evan Kirk as Athlete of the Year for leading Rocket League to a top-3 regional finish. Tyler Wolfe was named Rookie of the Year, and Henry Gonzalez received the Level Up Award. The Call of Duty 4v4 squad was also celebrated for their upcoming national tournament appearance.

  • All-American Honors: A special salute to Leo Morley-Robertson (2nd Team All-American) and Lexi Fiscus (3rd Team All-American) for their national-level achievements.

 

(Pictured: The Rookie of the Year finalists)