EPCC Women’s Half Marathon team earns recognition for academic performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Community College’s women’s half marathon team was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) team of the year after earning a team GPA of 3.78 during the 2025-26 academic year.
The team earned the honor after earning the highest GPA among women’s half marathon teams, EPCC said.
EPCC also announced the three other athletic teams earned NJCAA recognition reaching GPAs above 3.0.
Baseball: 3.45. Softball: 3.36. Women’s Cross Country: 3.45.
Student athletes were also named to NJCAA All-Academic Teams based on their individuals GPAs.
“These awards celebrate not only academic achievement but also the character and determination that define our programs,” said Felix Hinojosa, director of athletics and head cross country coach at EPCC. “We are proud to see their efforts recognized on a national level.”
NJCAA All-Academic First Team (4.0 GPA)Baseball: Matthew Martinez, Jonathan Meza, Alejandro Ruperto and Pablo VargasSoftball: Danna Castillo, Kimberly Chavez, and Dulce OntiverosWomen’s Cross Country: Frida Kandie
NJCAA All-Academic Second Team (3.80 – 3.99 GPA)Baseball: Jaziel Boekhoudt and Gus KoehnSoftball: Ariel Alvarado and Abigail RiosWomen’s Cross Country and Half Marathon: Maureen Jepkosgei, Antonia Ronoh and Faith Rotich
NJCAA All-Academic Third Team (3.60 – 3.79 GPA)Baseball: Riquelmi Febles, Deule Malave, Jordan Morales and Ihosvany RodriguezWomen’s Cross Country & Half Marathon: Nhamoinesu MabvukaMen’s Cross Country & Half Marathon: Joaquin Moya
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