Four Bulldogs Named to 2021 SCFA Scholar-Athlete Team

Four Bulldogs Named to 2021 SCFA Scholar-Athlete Team
March 10, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Allan Hancock College football program has placed four student-athletes on the 2021 Southern California Football Association (SCFA) Scholar-Athlete Team, announced by the association on Thursday afternoon. 

"We're incredibly proud of this group of young men," shared head coach Seth Damron. "We faced a lot of challenges, both on and off the field, throughout the season. This recognition is a direct reflection of their hard work and the dedication of our coaching staff and academic support on campus. We can't wait to follow their journeys and watch them succeed at the next level. "

Avery Fondern, Benito Rivas, Colton Theaker, and LJ Vongsy received were named to the list of academic award winners after finding success on the field and in the classroom. The full list of honorees can be found here.

Student-athletes participating in football at SCFA member schools are eligible for the academic recognition based upon the following criteria:

  1. Participation as an active member of an SCFA football team, with two seasons of participation at the collegiate level, or until forced out of competition by a season-ending injury.
  2. Successful completion of a minimum of 36 units-27 of which must be in academic (non-PE or sports activity) courses.
  3. Achievement of a minimum 3.0 (B) overall grade point average