CRC Student-Athletes Continue Academic Excellence with 12th Consecutive Semester Above 3.0 GPA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the 12th consecutive semester, Cosumnes River College student-athletes have posted a combined GPA above a 3.0, continuing a tradition of academic and athletic excellence that has established CRC as one of California's premier community college destinations for student-athletes.

Cosumnes River College student-athletes recorded a combined 3.337 grade-point average during the Spring 2026 semester, reinforcing CRC Athletics' commitment to both academic achievement and championship-level competition.

"What makes these accomplishments even more impressive is that our student-athletes are achieving them while competing in one of the most competitive community college conferences in the state, if not the nation," said Collin Pregliasco, Dean of Kinesiology, Health, and Athletics and Athletic Director. "They continue to prove that academic excellence and high-level athletic competition can go hand in hand."

CRC saw eight of its ten athletic programs qualify for postseason competition during the 2025-26 academic year, including a trip to the 3C2A State Championship Tournament by the softball program. The department also recorded a 3.401 cumulative GPA for the 2025-26 academic year, the highest annual GPA in CRC Athletics history.

CRC student-athletes averaged nearly 17 units (16.73) during the semester, underscoring the academic demands placed on student-athletes competing in California community college athletics.

"Sustaining this level of academic success over twelve consecutive semesters speaks to the culture our student-athletes, coaches, and staff have built within this department," Pregliasco said. "Maintaining a 3.337 GPA while averaging nearly 17 units is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects the daily commitment our student-athletes make to their education and their future."

Academic achievement was widespread throughout the department, with eight programs earning a team GPA above 3.0 during the spring semester. Women's Volleyball led the way with a 3.823 GPA, followed by Beach Volleyball (3.768), Men's Swimming (3.684), Softball (3.540), Women's Soccer (3.511), Women's Swimming (3.429), and Men's Basketball (3.019).

The success extended to individual performance as 39 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Baseball led the department with 12 student-athletes achieving a perfect semester, followed by Beach Volleyball (7), Women's Volleyball (6), Women's Soccer (5), Men's Swimming (4), and Softball (3).

Overall, 72.1 percent of CRC student-athletes finished the semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, while 57.8 percent earned a GPA of 3.5 or better, further illustrating the department's commitment to excellence both in the classroom and in competition.

CRC Athletics also recognized its annual Scholar-Athletes, student-athletes who competed during the academic year, completed at least 12 units, and earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. A total of 99 student-athletes earned Scholar-Athlete recognition during the spring semester. Those student-athletes represent the foundation of a department committed to preparing students for successful transfer opportunities and lifelong success beyond CRC.

Baseball led all programs with 27 Scholar-Athletes, followed by Women's Soccer (17), Softball (12), Beach Volleyball (11), and Women's Volleyball (9).

Men's Swimming earned the Dick Cristofani Award, presented annually to the team demonstrating the most improved in-season GPA from the previous year. The Hawks posted a 3.684 GPA in Spring 2026, an increase from their 2.913 GPA in 2025.

Beach Volleyball earned the Travis Parker Award, presented annually to the team with the highest in-season GPA.