FULLERTON, Calif. – The Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) announced on Thursday, June 11th, its All-Academic honorees for the 2026 women's season. 

McKendree had accounted for 15 of the 132 total recipients across the eight-member conference, with 10 Bearcats earning the honor multiple times. 

To qualify, a student-athlete must have met the following criteria:  

• Carry over a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 
• Classified as a full-time student for all terms of attendance.  
• Completed a minimum of one semester or two quarters at their institution. 

2026 McKendree Women's WWPA All-Academic Recipients

• Kieryn Blayone, So., Accounting 
• Mikayla Brown, Jr., Human Resource Management 
• Morgan Clark, Fr., Elementary Education 
• Allie Diller, Sr., Exercise Science and Sports Performance 
• Payton Dowler, So., International Relations 
• Kaitlyn Goins, So., Psychology 
• Maisie Mattocks, So., Sports Medicine 
• Madeline McGovern, Fr., Secondary Education 
• Charlie Monroe, Fr., Psychology 
• Bella Morquecho, Jr., Elementary Education 
• Dylan Murphy, Sr., Biopsychology 
• Joey Rebelo, Sr., Business Administration 
• Sarah Velazco, Jr., Biology 
• Daisy Wetherholt, Fr., Biology 
• Elizabeth Zurawski, So., Elementary Education 

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