TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) has announced the winners of its annual athletics awards, recognizing excellence in the classroom and competition during the 2025-26 academic year.
Male and Female Athletes of the Year were selected from a group of nominees comprised of all FCSAA Player of the Year recipients, as well as individuals submitted from other sports sanctioned by the FCSAA (men's golf, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's track & field), provided the nominee was named NJCAA All-America during the 2025-26 season.
Likewise, Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year were selected from a group of 14 nominees. Nominees must have accumulated 48 credit hours with a minimum 3.30 GPA and completed at least three full-time terms, including at least one at a FCSAA instituion. Citizenship, community service and athletic prowess may be taken into consideration.
Male and Female Academic Teams of the Year for small (10 or fewer participants) and large (11+ participants) rosters were also selected.
All awards were voted on by the Council for Athletic Affairs' Executive Board.
Male Athlete of the Year
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Trent Lincoln, Gulf Coast State
Basketball
So. | Baltimore, Md.
- 2026 NJCAA Division I First-team All-America
- 2026 FCSAA Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Year
- 2026 DI All-FCSAA
- 2026 FCSAA DI All-Tournament Team
- Helped Gulf Coast State advanced to the semifinals of the NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship
- 2025-26 stats: averaged 19.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists
"Trent is a tremendous basketball talent who was truly our team leader. His outstanding work ethic combined with his physical ability made him an elite Junior College basketball player. We wish him well at TCU and believe he is more than ready to compete at a high level in the Big 12." - Mike Kandler, Director of Athletics, Gulf Coast State College
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Female Athlete of the Year
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Luyeisy Marquez-Moreno, Miami Dade
Volleyball
So. | Port St. Lucie, Fla.
- 2025 NJCAA Division I Player of the Year
- 2025 NJCAA Division I First-team All-America
- Led Miami Dade to the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Championship
- Named the NJCAA Tournament's Most Valuable Player
- 2025 FCSAA Division I Player of the Year
- 2025 Division I All-FCSAA
- Led Miami Dade 2025 FCSAA Division I Championship
- 2025 stats: averaged 3.8 kills, 2.8 digs, 0.3 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.4 service aces
"Luyeisy is a program-changer. Her impact goes far beyond the stat sheet, she shifts the entire trajectory of a team with her presence, competitiveness, and consistency. She stepped into a leadership role this season with complete confidence, embracing every challenge and shining brightest when the stakes were at their highest. She elevates the people around her, sets the standard every day, and represents everything Miami Dade stands for. This honor is a reflection of her talent, her growth, and the relentless work she puts in to be great." - Mike Balado, Director of Athletics, Miami Dade College
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Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Kustarr Webb, Polk State
Baseball
So. | Jacksonville, Fla.
- 2026 Bill Tuten Award recipient, presented to the FCSAA's top baseball scholar-athlete
- Completed his A.A. degree at Polk State College in May 2026, achieving a perfect 4.00 GPA and graduating Summa Cum Laude
- Earned Male Athlete of the Year honors from Polk State in 2026
- Was a two-year starter for the Eagles
- Batted .479 as a freshman before batting through an injury-plagued 2026 season
- Finished his sophomore campaign with five home runs and 37 RBI and was Polk State's Team Captain
- Off the field, he read to and mentored elementary students in the local schools, participated in numerous camps and clinics for the local community as well as the MLK Parade and City of Winter Haven Christmas parade
- Will continue his academic and athletic careers at Bethune-Cookman University this fall
"Kustarr has been a great ambassador for Polk State Baseball and an outstanding representative for our department. This is an incredible accomplishment and sets the standard for what Polk State student-athletes can achieve in the classroom." - Randy Lee, Director of Athletics, Polk State College
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Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Jessica Horn, St. Johns River State
Volleyball
Fr. | Plainfield, Ill.
- 2026 Roberta Stokes Award recipient, presented to the FCSAA's top volleyball scholar-athlete
- A Pre-Med major, she graduated from SJR State with a perfect 4.0 GPA
- Achieved excellence in the classroom while navigating both the indoor and beach volleyball campaigns for the Vikings
- Helped SJR State to the 2025 FCSAA DII Championship and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player
- Earned First-team All-America honors in 2025 as well as First-team All-Academic honors
- Led FCSAA DII and was fourth nationally in assists at 10.4 per set
- Member of the SJR State Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pi Beta Kappa
- Will continue her academic and athletic careers at Palm Beach Atlantic University this fall
"Jessica embodies everything you hope for in a student-athlete. She has excelled at the highest level in the classroom, on the court, and as a leader within our program. Being named the FCSAA Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year is an incredible honor and one that is so well-deserved. She has raised the standard of excellence at SJR State, and this recognition reflects the commitment, discipline, and character she has demonstrated every day. We are incredibly proud of Jess for becoming the first student-athlete in SJR history to receive this prestigious award." - Stephanie Champine, Head Volleyball Coach, St. Johns River State College
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Male Academic Team of the Year (11+ participants)
Daytona State College Baseball
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Team GPA: 3.49
Head Coach: Brock Moss
Team members: Brendan Anderson, Alec Bashardoust, Colton Beard, Christian Borberly, Tyler Borton, Amarri Daniel, Nickolas Delucia, Ian DeVos, Dominic Donatucci, Axel Duque, Exio Duque, David Falloon, Miguel Gonzalez, Charles Graves, Luke Hoffman, Ethan Jones, Chris Kable, Noah Knight, Chase Lambalot, Zachary Lebenson, John Lopez, Dylan Mullan, Alex Pantoja, Bryce Pasternack, Jake Schincariol, Wade Surber, Josh Vinciguerra, John Waddingham, Ace Williams, Chase Wilson
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Male Academic Team of the Year (10 or fewer participants)
Lake-Sumter State College Cross Country
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Team GPA: 3.26
Head Coach: Cristy Snellgroves
Team members: Bryce Blalock, Thatcher Clarke, Cohen Hartley, Issa Issaku, Noah Kaegi, Owen Kngery, Parker Mathis, Elijah Palmer, Spencer Palmer, Luca Watson
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Female Academic Team of the Year (11+ participants)
Lake-Sumter State College Beach Volleyball
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Team GPA: 3.70
Head Coach: Neal Stanley
Team members: Sam Beatty, Emma Grace Blevins, Mariana Comartin, Sophia Cooper, Anna Evans, Rylinn Farkus, Brooke Fintak, Moira Mangum, Audrey Pickle, Sydney Pickle, Ellison Saunders, Emma Van Deusen, Brooke Walker, Jenna Walker, Giada Viti
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Female Academic Team of the Year (10 or fewer participants)
Daytona State College Golf
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Team GPA: 3.73
Head Coach: Laura Brown
Team members: Hannah Booth, Riley Fletcher, Rachel Gomez, Cambree Hodge, Alana Kutt, Jamie Lowry, Kalia Polete, Emma Wells
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