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A graphic with headshots of the 56 HFU student-athletes who earned. a place on the 2025-26 CACC All=Academic Team

Academic Achievement

56 HFU Students Named to CACC All-Academic Teams in 2025-26

56 HFU student-athletes have been named to their respective Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) All-Academic Team in 2025-26.  
 
To be eligible for CACC All-Academic status, a student-athlete must:
  • possess a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.50
  • be at least a sophomore academically and athletically
  • be in his/her second year at his/her current institution
  • meet minimum playing standards based on their sport, which are specified below 
 
Women's basketball notably led the league with eight honorees, while men's soccer and women's track & field were both second with seven. 
 
Baseball (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games or started in at least ½ (50%) of team's games. For pitchers, a minimum of 10 appearances or 30 innings pitched)
Jelle Bing (Heerhugowaard, Netherlands/CSG Jan Arentsz (McCook CC))
Torin McKenzie (Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham (Mercer County CC))
Andres Rivera (Silver Spring, Md./Woodrow Wilson (Montgomery College))
 
Men's Basketball (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Najee Coursey (Egg Harbor City, N.J./Cedar Creek (Sacred Heart University))
 
Women's Basketball (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Kaelah Carter (Watervliet, N.Y./Shaker (The College of Saint Rose))
Claire Dougherty (Lehman, Pa./Lake-Lehman)
Taylor Hinkle (Chalfont, Pa./Central Bucks South)
Lola Ibarrondo (Bristol, Pa./Neshaminy)
Kara Meredith (Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Archbishop Wood)
Amy Ngo (Fort Washington, Pa./Upper Dublin)
Lauren Palangio (North Huntingdon, Pa./Norwin)
Skyler Searfoss (Jim Thorpe, Pa./Jim Thorpe Area)
 
Women's Bowling (must be in the lineup for 67 percent of an institution's days of competition (team scoring events))
Shayla Hess (Churchville, Pa./Council Rock South)
Maria Hindman (Philadelphia, Pa./St. Hubert Catholic)
 
Women's Cross Country (competed in 2/3s (67%) of team's tournaments/meets or competed in the CACC Championship of the respective sport)
Danalee Brock (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica/STETHS (University of Mary))
Jade Jones (Philadelphia, Pa./Hydel)
 
Men's Lacrosse (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Jackson Brown (Cape May, N.J./Lower Cape May)
Maxx Covely (Somerdale, N.J./Highland)
Daniel Fierimonte (Philadelphia, Pa./Father Judge)
Noah Simpson (Oshawa, Ontario/Henry Street)
Jacob Turk (Yardley, Pa./Conwell-Egan Catholic)
 
Women's Lacrosse (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Renee Althoff (Lancaster, Pa./Solanco)
Elle Fitzgerald (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Ryan)
Julie Gallardo (North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick Township)
Gwen Varley (East Earl, Pa./Garden Spot)

Men's Soccer (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Kevin Castro (Bensalem, Pa./Father Judge)
Jesus Gonzalez (Madrid, Spain/Colegio Artica)
Jackson Kiss (Warrington, Pa./Archbishop Wood)
Ned Lewis (London, England/Hayesbrook)
Luiz Recchimuzzi (Bahia, Brazil/Life Center Academy)
Lucca Saad (São Paulo, Brazil/The Phelps School)
Bogdan Stere (Bucharest, Romania/Lycée Français Anna de Noailles)
 
Women's Soccer (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Bridget Dickson (Somerdale, N.J./Sterling)
Karli Farrell (Philadelpiha, Pa./Pre-Physical Therapy)
Rylee Kaufmann (Yardley, Pa./Pennsbury)
Samantha Pastino (Philadelphia, Pa./Archbishop Ryan)
Jaina Preuhs (Brookhaven, Pa./Sun Valley)
Jessica Wojnar (Cinnaminson, N.J./Holy Cross Preparatory Academy)
 
Men's Track & Field (met CACC Championship Qualifying Standard during the season or competed in the CACC Championship)
Letlotlo Mohubedu (Pretoria, South Africa/Northern Academy Secondary School (Essex CC))
Kimani Smith (Smithville, Jamaica/Edwin Allen)
Desi Stroud (Mays Landing, N.J./ACIT)
 
Women's Track & Field (met CACC Championship Qualifying Standard during the season or competed in the CACC Championship)
Danalee Brock (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica/STETHS (University of Mary))
Brianna Coates (Philadelphia, Pa./Little Flower)
Ocelia Jones (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica/Maggotty)
Naomi Long (Queens, N.Y./World Journalism Preparatory)
Katelyn Perazzola (Warner Robins, Ga./Mount de Sales Academy)
Jada Peterson (Levittown, Pa./Harry S. Truman)
JaTera Sutton (Philadelphia, Pa./Little Flower Catholic)
 
Softball (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games or started in at least ½ (50%) of team's games. For pitchers, a minimum of 10 appearances or 30 innings pitched)
Madison Grubb (Swedesboro, N.J./Kingsway)
Kinsley Hall (Frankford, Del./Indian River)
Lily Hoban (Millsboro, Del./Indian River)
Kylee Jones (Hulmeville, Pa./Neshaminy (Rider))
Paige Tidaback (Carteret, N.J./St. Thomas Aquinas)
 
Volleyball (competed in at least 2/3s (67%) of team's games/matches or started in at least ½ (50%) of a team's games/matches. Liberos, although not counted in stats as a starter, may be counted as such for nominating purpose)
Ava Kidd (Walton, Ky./Larry A. Ryle (Saint Anselm))
Shelby Kinzer (Sioux Falls, S.D./Washington)
Cadence Palmer (Holland, Pa./Council Rock South)
Keira Rogan (Yardley, Pa./Pennsbury)
 
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Players Mentioned

Kevin Castro

#6 Kevin Castro

M
5' 11"
Sophomore
Jesus Gonzalez

#7 Jesus Gonzalez

F
5' 7"
Senior
Jackson Kiss

#12 Jackson Kiss

M
5' 10"
Senior
Ned Lewis

#8 Ned Lewis

F
5' 10"
Senior
Luiz Recchimuzzi

#21 Luiz Recchimuzzi

F
5' 9"
Junior
Lucca Saad

#20 Lucca Saad

M
5' 11"
Sophomore
Bogdan Stere

#2 Bogdan Stere

D
6' 2"
Senior
Bridget Dickson

#9 Bridget Dickson

F
5' 4"
Sophomore
Karli Farrell

#14 Karli Farrell

D
5' 5"
Junior
Rylee Kaufmann

#29 Rylee Kaufmann

D
5' 8"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Kevin Castro

#6 Kevin Castro

5' 11"
Sophomore
M
Jesus Gonzalez

#7 Jesus Gonzalez

5' 7"
Senior
F
Jackson Kiss

#12 Jackson Kiss

5' 10"
Senior
M
Ned Lewis

#8 Ned Lewis

5' 10"
Senior
F
Luiz Recchimuzzi

#21 Luiz Recchimuzzi

5' 9"
Junior
F
Lucca Saad

#20 Lucca Saad

5' 11"
Sophomore
M
Bogdan Stere

#2 Bogdan Stere

6' 2"
Senior
D
Bridget Dickson

#9 Bridget Dickson

5' 4"
Sophomore
F
Karli Farrell

#14 Karli Farrell

5' 5"
Junior
D
Rylee Kaufmann

#29 Rylee Kaufmann

5' 8"
Junior
D