DICKINSON, N.D. — Dickinson State University proudly announces that 29 Blue Hawk student-athletes have been named 2026 NAIA Winter Scholar-Athletes, as recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

The NAIA Scholar-Athlete honor celebrates student-athletes who excel both in competition and in the classroom. To qualify, nominees must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, appear on the eligibility certificate for their sport, and attend their institution for at least one full year.

This year's honorees represent Dickinson State's men's and women's basketball, men's and women's wrestling, and competitive cheer programs, all competing in the Frontier Conference.

Women's Wrestling (8)

• Jumoke Adekoye, Sophomore

• Geraldyne Fernandez, Junior

• Jenna Gerhardt, Senior

• Larhae Whaley, Sophomore

• Myriam Riley, Sophomore

• Paisley Jaeger, Sophomore

• Rebekah Anderson, Sophomore

Men's Wrestling (5)

• Dongjoon Gin, Sophomore

• Donivan Giangregorio, Junior

• Grayson Beaudrie, Sophomore

• Tucker Fiene, Sophomore

Men's Basketball (8)

• Aidan O'Brien, Sophomore

• Britton Cranston, Junior

• Drew Cassidy Stewart, Junior

• Griffyn Doughty, Sophomore

• Jake Daniel, Graduate Student

• Jake Shobe, Sophomore

• Raimu Oyama, Sophomore

Women's Basketball (6)

• Allie Kohn, Sophomore

• Brae Eneboe, Senior

• Kyrie Alldredge, Senior

• Sadie Stevenson, Sophomore

• Talissa Fischbach, Junior

Competitive Cheer (7)

• Andrew Williams, Sophomore

• Kathryn Brence, Sophomore

• Kitara Schark, Sophomore

• Kylee Morrison, Junior

• Tia Madrigga, Sophomore

• Xeia Schneider, Sophomore

The recognition reflects Dickinson State's continued commitment to academic excellence and competitive success.