Cleveland State Fencing Teams Earn USFCA Academic Awards

Cleveland, OH-The Cleveland State Fencing teams received academic distinction awards from the United States Fencing Coaches Association announced yesterday. Both the men’s and women’s team earned team awards and 15 student-athletes received individual academic awards.

Both teams earned the Team All-Academic Award, which is presented to teams that finish with an academic year GPA of 3.3 or higher. Cleveland State is one of 13 men’s teams and one of 22 women’s teams to earn the award. The men’s team finished with a 3.31 GPA and the women’s team registered a 3.67 GPA in 2022-23. 

11 of the 15 student-athletes honored individually earned Scholar of Distinction recognition with four student-athletes earning All-Academic awards. Student-athletes with a 3.3 GPA or higher are recognized as all-academic. Student-athletes must register a 3.7 GPA or higher to earn Scholar of Distinction honors.

Cleveland State Fencing All-Academic Award Winners

Conner Bailey

Sarah Calvert

Paul DiVenti

Ilyssa Freiburger

John Hackman

Harry Hardman

Gabi Hirsch

Travis Kroggel

Addie Mantoan

Mason Moskowitz

Jesse Ndjeka

Merik Pohl

Lily Robertson

Maia Taylor Casamayor

Drew Walker

Scholar of Distinction Award Winners

Conner Bailey

Paul DiVenti

Ilyssa Freiburger

Harry Hardman

Gabi Hirsch

Travis Kroggel

Addie Mantoan

Jesse Ndjeka

Merik Pohl

Lily Robertson

Maia Taylor Casamayor