Eight Trailblazers Earn 2024-25 NECC Academic All-Conference Honors

Release courtesy of NECC

NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Today, the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced the names of each of the student-athletes that were named recipients of the conference's Academic All-Conference honors. The list included eight members of the MCLA Trailblazers esports team (see below).

In total, 473 student-athletes representing 38 different NECC member institutions were recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments.

To see the complete list of student-athletes, please click here. 

Messiah University led all NECC members with 30 Academic All-Conference honorees, while Buena Vista University had 29. Saginaw Valley State University checked in third with 26 selections.

Both Concord University and Lackawanna College had 23 student-athletes honored.

The NECC's Academic All-Conference selections recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the conference's student-athletes. To be eligible, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher. 

"We're extremely proud to share this list of outstanding student-athletes that are truly excelling in the classroom," said NECC Executive Commissioner Jacob VanRyn.

"We're excited to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments. Congratulations to each of the 473 student-athletes that received this honor."

"We are proud to support the next generation of leaders who are redefining success through their achievements in academics and esports," said Anthony Cortes, Director of Sales and Marketing, Education Classroom Systems for Extron. "Their dedication, discipline, and drive embody the spirit of excellence that inspires us all."

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ABOUT THE NECC
The NECC fosters innovative competition experiences, provides quality broadcasting services, and works to support an inclusive community within collegiate esports. The NECC was started to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of its schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly - its players.

With more than 400 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.

MCLA NECC 2024-25 Academic All-Conference Honorees