Hackettstown, NJ – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Scholar All-American Awards, recognizing outstanding academic achievement by individual student-athletes across the nation.

For the men, a total of 473 student-athletes representing 105 institutions were recognized for their academic success in the classroom while competing throughout the season. Centenary University was represented by Jack Thode (Sr./Business Administration), Joey Innamorato (Jr./Education/Liberal Arts), and Reece Smith (So./Business Administration). To be an scholar All-American one must maintain a 3.2 GPA or better, and have at least a 66% winning record, or place top 8 at the NCAA Regional. 

On the women's side, a total of 540 student-athletes representing 92 institutions were recognized for their academic success in the classroom while competing throughout the season. Kayla Melsky (Fr./Business Administration) and Elizabeth Galladay (So./Biology) represented Centenary University. To be a scholar All-American, they have to have at least a 3.2 GPA and placed top 8 at Regionals, or have a 3.5 GPA or higher and wrestled in 10 matches or more. 

"These student-athletes have demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence both on the mat and in the classroom. We commend their dedication and the example they set for the sport." — NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer