Boise State Athletics
Boise State Athletics Announce 14 Student-Athletes Recognized with 1A FAR* Academic Excellence Awards
10/16/2025 3:00:00 PM | General
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Athletics announced 14 student-athletes were recognized with 1A FAR* Academic Excellence Awards for the 2024-25 academic year. The 14 Bronco student-athletes represent the following sport programs: women's basketball, men's basketball, cross country, football, soccer, men's tennis, women's track and field, and volleyball.
The 1A FAR* Academic Excellence Award recognizes outstanding student-athletes for their significant accomplishments in the classroom while competing at the highest level of college sports. The award is given annually to student-athletes who graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.80 or above and have participated in at least two years of NCAA intercollegiate athletics at a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institution.
All student-athletes at FBS institutions, regardless of sport, are eligible for the award. Bronco student-athletes are listed below.
- Ella Baker, Soccer
- Alvaro Cardenas, Men's Basketball
- Jayda Clark, Women's Basketball
- Carly Cross, Soccer
- Tyson Degenhart, Men's Basketball
- Allie Hueckman, Women's Basketball
- Abbey Kendrick, Cross Country
- Alexee Kline, Women's Track and Field
- Linsey Lovrovich, Women's Basketball
- Caden Moortgat, Men's Tennis
- Marco Notarainni, Football
- Makenna Potter, Soccer
- Kiersten Van Kirk, Volleyball
- Rebecca Vander Poel, Women's Track and Field
A complete listing of this year's winners can be found at this link.
* A Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) is a faculty member designated by an NCAA member institution to serve as a liaison between the athletics department and the academic community, ensuring a balance between academics and athletics.
