Six exceptional young men and women from App State have been named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars by Diverse magazine for the 2023-24 academic year. These honorees include Chad Bellis (wrestling), Alexia Grant (women’s basketball), Nicholas Grizales (wrestling), Cierra Huntley (volleyball), Niejel Wilkins (men’s track & field) and Maya Winterhoff (volleyball).
The Diverse: Issues In Higher Education edition recognizes outstanding student-athletes of color who have excelled in both their academic and athletic pursuits. The Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars are students who maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average, are at least sophomores academically, and have been actively involved on their campuses or in their communities.
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of these student-athletes, who have balanced the demands of both academics and sports. Being named as Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars is a prestigious honor that highlights the achievements of these outstanding individuals.
App State takes pride in its student-athletes and celebrates their success both on and off the field. The university is committed to supporting these individuals in their academic and athletic endeavors, and congratulates them on this well-deserved recognition.
