The tradition of high-quality student-athletes participating in Cougar athletic programs continued in 2019-2020. Twelve Highland Community College student-athletes were named to the National Junior College Athletic (NJCAA) All-American teams.
NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA
Jadrian “JJ” Flores – Men’s Basketball — Lake in the Hills
Hannah Holland – Softball — Orangeville
Elizabeth Barton – Women’s Bowling — Maple Park
NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA
Jonathon Silvers – Gol — Byron
Jenna Diehl – Volleyball — Freeport
Javier Jazo – Golf — Freeport
Ahlasia Kloepping – Volleyball — Freeport
Emma Kinney – Softball — Dakota
NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: 3.60-3.79 GPA
Connor Hyde – Men’s Bowling — Clinton, IA
Vuk Stevanic – Men’s Basketball — Jagodina, Serbia
Maleah Linden – Volleyball — Lena
Allison Kultgen – Volleyball — Byron
More information can be found by visiting www.njcaa.org/awards/student-athlete-awards or contacting the Athletic Department at 815-599-3465.