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The best of the best. 🏆 Annie Wild and Ian Reis were named Stan State’s Athletes of the Year at the STANYS after historic seasons for the Warriors. Wild earned her fifth career All-America honor, while Reis anchored one of the nation’s top defenses during Men’s Soccer’s historic run. #ValleyTough

Warrior spirit means never backing down. ❤️🖤 Julian Sanchez and Pierce Sailer earned the Warrior Spirit Award at the STANYS for their resilience, perseverance, and commitment to their teams through adversity. Two Warriors who embody what #ValleyTough is all about.

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Future stars are here ⭐️ Olivia Maragos and Andrew Bishop earned Freshman of the Year honors at the STANYS after breakout debut seasons for the Warriors. Maragos earned CCAA Freshman of the Year honors in women’s soccer, while Bishop helped lead Men’s Track & Field to a conference title in the 4x100 relay. #ValleyTough

Instant impact. 💥 Katelyn Bridgeman and Gerardo Flores earned Newcomer of the Year honors at the STANYS after breakout first seasons with the Warriors. Bridgeman hit .409 for Warrior Softball, while Flores earned All-America honors during a historic season for Men’s Soccer. #ValleyTough

Breakout seasons. 🔥 Christallynn Tate and Logan Edwards earned Breakout Warrior of the Year honors at the STANYS after standout seasons for the Warriors. Tate earned All-CCAA First Team honors in volleyball, while Edwards captured a CCAA title in the hammer throw. #ValleyTough

Excellence in every arena. 👏📚 Teagan Irish and Jared Sawyer were named Stan State’s Scholar-Athletes of the Year at the STANYS after standout performances in the classroom and in competition. Irish earned the Dean’s Award of Excellence, while Sawyer excelled both academically and on the mound for the Warriors. #ValleyTough

Champions in the classroom. 🎾📚 Women’s Tennis earned the Team Academic Award at the STANYS with an impressive 3.83 team GPA. The Warriors have now captured the award seven straight years under head coach Verek Visaraga. #ValleyTough

Leading with class. 👏 Christopher Ruiz and Emma Yu earned the Will Keener Sportsmanship Award at the STANYS for the respect, integrity, and positivity they brought to competition all season long. Two Warriors who represented Stan State the right way. #ValleyTough

All-Region recognition for KB 👏 Katelyn Bridgeman has been named to the 2026 NFCA Division II All-West Region Second Team after a standout junior campaign. ⚔️ .409 AVG ⚔️ 61 hits ⚔️ 13 doubles ⚔️ 18 multi-hit games Bridgeman becomes the first Warrior to earn NFCA All-Region honors since 2024. #ValleyTough

Excellence on and off the pitch. ⚽️👏 Samuel Villanueva and Makeila Yancey earned the Dr. Hal Charnofsky Memorial Award at the STANYS after standout seasons for Warrior Soccer. Villanueva closed his career as one of the top players in program history, setting assists records while helping lead Stan State to a conference tournament title and historic NCAA run. Yancey anchored the Warriors’ defense all season, earning conference and academic honors while helping the team post eight shutouts. #ValleyTough

Serving beyond the game. 👏 Men’s Basketball earned the Community Engagement Award at the STANYs after making a lasting impact throughout the Turlock community. From youth camps and clinics to reading programs and local events like the Bee Run and I Love Turlock, the Warriors continued to represent Stan State with pride and purpose. The program’s commitment to leadership, service, and connection embodies what it means to be #ValleyTough

🌎 ALL-REGION 🌎 Seven Warriors earned USTFCCCA All-Region honors during the 2026 outdoor season. 🏃 Andrew Bishop – 200m ⚡️ 4x100 Relay – Siebert, Bishop, Mendoza, Sawyer 🦘 Eric Green – Long Jump 🔨 Logan Edwards – Hammer Throw 🔨 Alexis Nino – Hammer Throw Representing the region’s best. 🔥 #ValleyTough

📚🏆 Excellence on and off the field. 28 Warrior student-athletes were inducted into the second class of the California Phi Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, recognizing their commitment to academic and athletic achievement. The group combined for an outstanding 3.76 GPA while continuing to represent Stan State at the highest level in competition. Congratulations to this year’s inductees for setting the standard in the classroom and in their sport! ❤️🖤 #ValleyTough

From uncertainty to leadership. ❤️💛 For #StanGrad Samuel Villanueva, trusting the process led to growth on and off the field. “Enjoy every moment.” bit.ly/49KOvGi

All-District honors. 📚🎾 Parker Orlando, Maiah White, and Emma Yu have been named to the CSC Academic All-District® Team. Excellence on the court and in the classroom. #ValleyTough

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who support our Warriors every step of the way ❤️🖤 #ValleyTough

Excellence on and off the court 👏 Teagan Irish earns the Dean’s Award of Excellence for Public Health Promotion after finishing with the top GPA in the program. A standout in the classroom and a key contributor for the Warriors, Irish continues to raise the standard. #ValleyTough