The National Academic League motivates and recognizes academic athletes much like their athletic peers. By successfully combining the important aspects of team sports -- competitiveness, strategy, teamwork and cooperation in a group effort -- with important aspects of learning (problem solving, critical thinking and scholarship), NAL generates the same popular enthusiasm and pride as do sports teams.
With the 2024 season complete, NAL teams from Corwin (national qualifier), Roncalli, Goodnight, Heaton and Pueblo Academy of Arts, and their coaches, were honored Monday during an awards banquet at Corwin.
Both team and individual awards were presented, with Phillip Schulz serving as master of ceremonies.
TEAM
First Place: Corwin International Magnet School (Coach Paul Ripple)
Second Place: Roncalli STEM Academy (Coach Brian Putnam)
Third Place: Pueblo Academy of Arts (Coach Russ Avina)
THIRD QUARTER TOP PERFORMERS (selected by coaches)
Isabella Martinez, Corwin International Magnet School
Ryland Gallagher, Roncalli STEM Academy
Kinnidy Duran, Pueblo Academy of Arts
Lucas Platt, Heaton Middle School
Avianna Lucero, Goodnight School
SECOND TOP SCORER (first and fourth quarters)
Ben Niemitz, Corwin
Xzontae Morgan, Roncalli
Enzo Cash, PAA
Anabelle Clowser, Heaton
Jonah Johnson, Goodnight
FIRST TOP SCORER (first and fourth quarters)
Connor Knight, Corwin
Zach Bays, Roncalli
Declan Grant, PAA
Gage Snyder, Heaton
Riley Hanks, Goodnight
FRANK ZERVAS AWARD (league’s top scorer)
Connor Knight, Corwin
