SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - For the 11th consecutive semester, Cosumnes River College student-athletes have posted a combined grade-point average above a 3.0, continuing to set the standard for excellence in both academics and athletics. The overall GPA for student-athletes from CRC’s 10 varsity programs was an impressive 3.253 for the Spring 2025 semester, with athletes averaging 16.27 units attempted.

“Our student-athletes once again showed what’s possible when commitment in the classroom matches commitment on the field,” said Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics and Athletic Director Collin Pregliasco. “To have 11 straight semesters above a 3.0 and now reach the highest departmental GPA in CRC Athletics history is something our entire campus can take pride in. This success reflects the culture our coaches foster and the support our faculty and staff provide every step of the way.”

Academic achievement this spring was widespread across the department, with six teams earning a collective GPA above 3.0. Leading the way was women’s volleyball with a remarkable 3.742, followed closely by beach volleyball (3.735), softball (3.520), and women’s soccer (3.476). Baseball posted the highest GPA among men’s programs at 3.175.

Individually, 38 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA in Spring 2025. These top performers came from seven different teams, led by beach volleyball, which had nine student-athletes earn a 4.0.

Women’s soccer (8), women’s volleyball (7), softball (6) and baseball (5) were also strongly represented. In total, 72.8% of student-athletes finished the semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 45.6% earned a 3.5 GPA or better.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, CRC Athletics recognized scholar-athletes who competed in fall or are currently on a spring sport roster, completed 12 or more units, and earned a GPA of 3.0 or above.

A total of 104 student-athletes received this distinction for the semester. Baseball led all teams with 20 scholar-athletes, followed by softball (18), women’s soccer (15), men’s soccer (14), and women’s volleyball (13).

“It’s always special to celebrate these kinds of academic accomplishments. The collective support from our faculty, staff, and coaches is what helps make this possible,” Pregliasco said. “Our student-athletes continue to embody what it means to represent CRC, committed, resilient and community-driven.”