OTTUMWA, IA – In a year that presented obstacles never before seen in college athletics, Indian Hills Community College student-athletes exceeded all expectations and set a new standard in the classroom. 62 Warriors have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic honors, a new record at Indian Hills.

13 programs were represented on the NJCAA All-Academic teams, led by an Indian Hills-best 20 members of the Warrior baseball team. The softball program added eight recipients followed by six women's soccer student-athletes. 10 of the programs represented featured multiple recipients.

To earn NJCAA All-Academic honors, individual student-athletes are awarded first-team status with a 4.0 GPA throughout the academic year. Second-team honorees consist of student-athletes with a GPA of 3.80 to 3.99, while third-team recipients posted a GPA of 3.60-3.79.

"The determination of our student-athletes at Indian Hills was unmatched this year," stated Brett Monaghan, Indian Hills Vice President, Student Development & Operations and Athletic Director. "To see this level of academic success from our student-athletes in a year like none other is inspiring. While our Warriors reached new heights athletically this year, there is no greater achievement than excelling in the classroom."

14 student-athletes achieved first-team status, including seven freshmen. 23 Warriors earned second-team recognition and 25 were awarded third-team honors. Five student-athletes were recognized multiple times for their participation as dual-sport student-athletes.

The 62 student-athletes nearly exceeded the total number of academic honorees from the previous two academic years for the Warriors. The 2018-19 season totaled 34 award winners followed by 37 recipients in the 2019-20 season. The number of academic honorees for Warrior student-athletes have now increased each of the last four years.

13 sophomore student-athletes were named to the NJCAA All-Academic teams for the second consecutive year including Nicole Bellis of the softball program and Nick Marshall and Milan Van Der Breggen of the baseball team who all posted a 4.0 GPA throughout their two-year Warrior career.