GADSDEN, AL — Gadsden State Community College has announced that 87 student-athletes and seven athletic teams have been recognized on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for the Spring 2026 semester.
The honor recognizes student-athletes who maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring term, highlighting their ability to balance academic responsibilities with the demands of collegiate athletics.
Gadsden State Athletic Director Blake Lewis praised the accomplishments of the student-athletes.
“The achievements of our student-athletes demonstrate what is possible when dedication, perseverance, and accountability come together,” Lewis said. “Their success both in the classroom and in competition sets a standard for excellence.”
ACCC Commissioner Dean Myrick also commended the students, faculty and staff for their efforts.
“These student-athletes and teams should be extremely proud of themselves, as they have balanced academics with practice and games,” Myrick said. “I am very proud of them, along with the faculty and staff at our amazing colleges, for the work they do in preparing our student-athletes for life outside of athletics.”
Student-athletes recognized on the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll represented Gadsden State’s baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, softball, men’s tennis and volleyball programs.
Among the local honorees were Eli Bozeman of Eastaboga, Evan Snow of Alexandria, Kayley Kirk of Spring Garden, Caleb Gay of Alexandria, Kylie Davis and Trinity Pope of Alexandria, Abbie Dickeson of Piedmont, Madeline Holt of Jacksonville, Leighton Arnold of Anniston, Cacey and Cayla Brothers of Piedmont, Lauren Farmer, Sydney Simpson and Julia Snead of Attalla, Abigail Payne of Hokes Bluff, Ava Ramsey of Southside, Pressley Slaton of Alexandria, Katelyn St. Clair of Sand Rock, Allie Bryant of Wellington, Ally Folsom of Oxford, Alexis Phillips and Camryn Stone of Jacksonville, and Kaden Pritchett and Eryn Spradley of Alexandria.
In addition to the individual honors, seven Gadsden State athletic teams earned combined fall and spring team GPAs above 3.0. Those teams were Baseball, Men’s Cross Country, Men’s Tennis, Softball, Volleyball, Women’s Basketball and Women’s Cross Country.
The recognition reflects Gadsden State’s continued emphasis on academic achievement alongside athletic competition.
For more information about Gadsden State Athletics, visit GoCardinals.gadsdenstate.edu.
