IRVINE, Calif. – The Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) announced both their men's and women's All-Academic honorees for the 2024-25 academic year. 

To be eligible for consideration, an institution's head coach must be a member of the ACWPC, while the student-athlete must attain a GPA of 3.20 or higher. The list is divided into three levels based on cumulative GPA: "Outstanding" (4.00-3.71), "Superior" (3.70-3.41), and "Excellent" (3.40-3.20). 

McKendree placed 12 players on the men's side, while 11 players on the women's team made the list, for a total of 23 recipients. 

MEN'S WATER POLO 

Honoree – GPA Level

• Blake Wind – Outstanding 
• Jespyn Bishop – Outstanding 
• Kris Eyolfson – Outstanding 
• Riccardo Vettore – Outstanding 
• Rowan Daughtrey – Outstanding 
• Alex Napawan – Superior 
• Eli Grande – Superior 
• Emi Martinez – Superior 
• Isaac Demski – Superior 
• Kevin Kehoe – Superior 
• Jimmy Cronin – Excellent 
• Luke Schmidt – Excellent 

WOMEN'S WATER POLO 

Honoree – GPA Level

• Joey Rebelo – Outstanding 
• Kieryn Blayone – Outstanding 
• Allie Diller – Superior 
• Elizabeth Zurawski – Superior 
• Kaitlyn Goins – Superior 
• Maisie Mattocks – Superior 
• Mikayla Brown – Superior 
• Sarah Velazco – Superior 
• Sydney Kane – Superior 
• Dylan Murphy – Excellent 
• Victoria Goncalves – Excellent 

UP NEXT

The men's team will be back in action next fall, while the women will start during the spring. Schedules, rosters, and other team news will be publicized throughout the year. 
 

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