CCM: 19 Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence

Published on January 28, 2017

Garden State Athletic Conference Supports Student Success

(, 0B)Nineteen County College of Morris student-athletes have been named to the All Region XIX and All Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) for their performance on and off the field during the fall of 2016.

To be named an All GSAC, for their classroom and on-the field or court endeavors, student-athletes must maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0, while All Region XIX designation requireds a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

"We are extremely proud of these young men and women who are representing Morris County in the best possible manner, showing their potential as future leaders of our state and county,'' said Morris County Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo, the a county governing board's liaison to CCM.

The following CCM student-athletes were recognized by the GSAC and Region XIX:

(JPG, 44KB)Women's Volleyball:

Jessica Heider of Randolph, All GSAC

Isabella Paz of Budd Lake, All GSAC

Erin Higgins of Kinnelon, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Sarah Lynch of Madison, All GSAC and All Region XIX

(JPG, 36KB)Women's Soccer:

Taylor Fehnel of Long Valley, All GSAC

Zabrina Gale of Succasunna, All GSAC

Stephanie Williams of Landing, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Raeanna Cope of Budd Lake, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Joelle Fusco of Sparta, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Keisy Ramos of Mine Hill, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Jaida Schettino of Sparta, All GSAC and All Region XIX

(JPG, 41KB)Men's Soccer:

Sean McEvoy of Denville, All GSAC

Jack Christian of Stanhope, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Bektesh Hadzovic of Flanders, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Matias Lago of Randolph, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Taylor McQuade of West Milford, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Jon Svendsen of Hackettstown, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Ivan Maldonado of Morristown, All GSAC and All Region XIX

Mark Lalo of Morris Plains, All GSAC and All Region XIX

CCM is one of 16 Region XIX county colleges in New Jersey that belong to the GSAC. The GSAC provides academic and athletic opportunities to students pursuing higher education at two-year community colleges.

More information about CCM's athletic programs can be found at www.ccm.edu/athletics.