The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated a standout 2024-25 academic year as 18 student-athletes earned spots on the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO) All-Academic Team, with five achieving perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Announced on August 4, 2025, in Baltimore, this recognition highlights the College of Southern Maryland’s commitment to fostering excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
The honored student-athletes represent a diverse range of sports at the College of Southern Maryland, including soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, golf, and basketball. The list includes Zion Abdullah (men’s soccer), Caleb Bean (baseball), Wictor Blachowicz (men’s soccer), Megan Chroniger (softball), Baylee Copsey (women’s soccer), Brooklyn Delane (volleyball and softball), Mia DeCarlo (volleyball), Nicholas Finnamore (golf), Logan Garrett (golf), Dylan Hannah (baseball), James Hans-Moevi (men’s basketball), Willie Hoover (men’s basketball), Sofia Larsen (women’s soccer), Angeleen Mulero (softball), Tryston Ofoh (men’s basketball), David Reynolds (baseball), Katelyn Tkach (softball), and Zoi Whitsett (women’s soccer). These athletes balanced rigorous academic schedules with competitive athletic commitments, showcasing the discipline that defines the College of Southern Maryland’s athletics program.
Among the honorees, five student-athletes—representing various sports—achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs, a testament to the academic rigor at the College of Southern Maryland. Their success underscores the institution’s emphasis on holistic development, preparing students for both academic and professional futures. The MD JUCO All-Academic Team recognizes student-athletes who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA while competing in their respective sports, a standard that all 18 CSM recipients surpassed.
The College of Southern Maryland, with campuses in La Plata, Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, and Waldorf, has long been a hub for Southern Maryland’s aspiring athletes and scholars. The athletics program, known as the Hawks, competes in the NJCAA Division II, and its student-athletes consistently demonstrate excellence across multiple disciplines. This year’s All-Academic Team selections reflect the program’s ability to cultivate well-rounded individuals who contribute to the Southern Maryland community both on and off the field.
The recognition comes as the College of Southern Maryland continues to grow its athletics program, offering opportunities in sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and golf. The 18 honorees represent nearly every team, highlighting the program’s broad success. For Southern Maryland residents, this achievement reinforces the college’s role as a cornerstone of local education and athletics, fostering pride in communities from Charles to St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.
As the College of Southern Maryland prepares for the upcoming academic year, these student-athletes serve as role models for their peers, demonstrating that dedication in the classroom can complement athletic achievement. The MD JUCO All-Academic Team honors not only individual excellence but also the College of Southern Maryland’s commitment to shaping future leaders in Southern Maryland and beyond.
