Sports360AZ All-Academic Badminton Teams

For ten years, Sports360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. We are excited once again to introduce the Sports360AZ All-Academic Fall Sport Teams brought to you by IBEW Local 640, Desert Financial Credit Union, Venezia’s Pizzeria, San Tan Ford and Valle Luna Mexican restaurants to recognize excellence of student athletes not only in competition but in the classroom as well. 

We were overwhelmed by the response from players, coaches, athletic directors and parents and their nominations. A few notes on how the team was compiled: 

Sports360AZ reached out to every athletic director in the state, as well as every varsity head coach for the respective sports requesting nominations based on performance in the classroom. We also opened up nominations to parents and players as well. This is the only way to be named to the all-academic team. Thank you to the high school community for recognizing these student-athletes!

IBEW Local 640 was chartered in 1925 to provide the best-qualified Electricians to our signatory Contractors and provide livable wages, health and retirement benefits for our members. In Arizona, the IBEW is the only organization that certifies the skills and knowledge of a Journeyman Wireman, and then backs that certification with a guarantee to the employers who hire them. As new green technologies are incorporated into the nation’s power grid, Local 640 leads the way in our ability to train and provide qualified manpower for solar and wind installations in the quantities that will be required to complete these projects.  

 

Desert Financial Credit Union was founded in 1939 by 15 Valley educators who wanted to serve their community. With just $78.75 between them, they pooled their money together to start a financial institution that would later become Arizona’s largest and most convenient locally-based credit union. Desert Financial is proud to have over 50 local branches across Arizona and over 330,000 members across the state. At Desert Financial, we have a passion for creating exceptional experiences for our members, and for giving back to our local community!

 

Venezia’s NY Style Pizzeria is a family owned restaurant that opened in Tempe, Arizona in 1998 and now has 5 locations in Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa and North Phoenix. We offer great slice specials for under $10, as well as sandwiches, pasta, salads, desserts and appetizers! If you are looking to feed a large group you can order one of our famous Party Pizzas which feed 7-10 people and is 24 inches. Venezia’s has dine-in, takeout and delivery, and you can also order online at www.venezias.com or download our App to start enjoying these great options soon!

 

If you’re looking for great Sonoran food, an inviting atmosphere, look no further than Valle Luna Mexican Cantina. We invite you to enjoy the very best in Sonoran style dishes, our family atmosphere, luncheon specials, children’s menus and our fast, friendly service since 1983. With three Valley locations, you’re able to experience our tremendous menu and atmosphere no matter where you are.

At our Ford dealership near Chandler, AZ, we have devoted ourselves to helping and serving our customers to the best of our ability. We believe the cars we offer are the highest quality and ideal for your life needs. We understand that you rely on our web site for accurate information, and it is our pledge to deliver you relevant, correct, and abundant content. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Our staff is happy to answer any and all inquiries in a timely fashion. We look forward to doing business with you!

 

Thank you so much for your nominations, and be sure to use #Sports360AZScholars when sharing these teams on social media.

Without further ado, we are thrilled to present the 2021 Sports360AZ All-Academic badminton team.

First Team

Anyanka Carlson – Desert Edge – 5.33 weighted GPA
Alyxandra Pickett – Saguaro – 5.0 weighted GPA
Rujuta Sane – Hamilton – 4.89 weighted GPA
Emma Martin – Casteel – 4.83 weighted GPA
Isa Mullen – Chandler – 4.8 weighted GPA
Sofia Mullen – Chandler – 4.8 weighted GPA
Charity Mattingly – O’Connor – 4.78 weighted GPA
Fatima Ahmed – Arizona College Prep – 4.77 weighted GPA
Saba Shakir – Hamilton – 4.77 weighted GPA
Haylee Kuss – Casteel – 4.75 weighted GPA
Ashley Yang – Arizona College Prep – 4.74 weighted GPA
Mattie Shumaker – Chandler – 4.72 weighted GPA
Camryn Gant – Casteel – 4.71 weighted GPA
Jiyu Wang – Arizona College Prep – 4.69 weighted GPA
Sai Anwita Chintala – Arizona College Prep – 4.69 weighted GPA
Veronica Nguyen – Desert Edge – 4.67 weighted GPA
YenNhi Nguyen – Desert Edge – 4.67 weighted GPA
Elizabeth Shute – Dysart – 4.66 weighted GPA
Emma James – Perry – 4.66 weighted GPA
Grace Martin – Casteel – 4.66 weighted GPA
Madison Neppl – Casteel – 4.66 weighted GPA
Sierra Anglen – Casteel – 4.63 weighted GPA
Anshika Kedia – Arizona College Prep – 4.62 weighted GPA
Aurelia Marsh – Arizona College Prep – 4.62 weighted GPA
Sophie Zhang – Arizona College Prep – 4.62 weighted GPA
Alicia Flores – Apollo – 4.61 weighted GPA
Eliana Lucero – Apollo – 4.61 weighted GPA
Emma Cross – Perry – 4.61 weighted GPA
Emily Tran – Casteel – 4.61 weighted GPA
Emma Weiss – Chandler – 4.6 weighted GPA
Jayden Montano – Perry – 4.59 weighted GPA
Rayna Shaik – Arizona College Prep – 4.59 weighted GPA
Becky Wood – Highland – 4.57 weighted GPA
Catrina Tran – Casteel – 4.57 weighted GPA
Naina Shaik – Arizona College Prep – 4.55 weighted GPA
Tristan Hanrath – O’Connor – 4.53 weighted GPA
Abigail Animas Contreras – Dysart – 4.51 weighted GPA
Jocelyn Englehardt – Chandler – 4.5 weighted GPA
Khadija Usmani – Desert Edge – 4.5 weighted GPA
Molly Gilchrist – Deer Valley – 4.5 weighted GPA
Alyssa Chavez – Apollo – 4.47 weighted GPA
Monique Gonzalez Marquez – Apollo – 4.47 weighted GPA
Huda Mohamed – Westwood – 4.44 weighted GPA
Lainey Jones – Highland – 4.42 weighted GPA
Gabriella Garcia – Saguaro – 4.40 weighted GPA
Tegan Sanders – Chandler – 4.4 weighted GPA
Sophie Gardner – Westwood – 4.36 weighted GPA
Felicity Gardner – Westwood – 4.35 weighted GPA
Grace Phillips – Arizona College Prep – 4.34 weighted GPA
Yumnaa Rajput – Arizona College Prep – 4.33 weighted GPA
Josie Allen – Westwood – 4.31 weighted GPA
Yeojung Yoo – Perry – 4.31 weighted GPA
Alyssa Jimenez-Fulton – Casteel – 4.3 weighted GPA
Ashley Lund – Highland – 4.29 weighted GPA
Rachel Bowman – Westwood – 4.29 weighted GPA
Kelsey Slaugh – Red Mountain – 4.27 weighted GPA
Aubrey Naleski – Arizona College Prep – 4.23 weighted GPA
Gabriella Magana – Casteel – 4.23 weighted GPA
Lizeth Torres Nunez – Westwood – 4.21 weighted GPA
Layla Alwaley – Chandler – 4.2 weighted GPA
Morgan Vogt – Perry – 4.15 weighted GPA
Jillian Enlow – Deer Valley – 4.13 weighted GPA
Zoan Mack – Deer Valley – 4.13 weighted GPA
Lindsey Chevalier – O’Connor – 4.09 weighted GPA
Olivia Moya – Red Mountain – 4.09 weighted GPA
Alana Livingstone – Apollo – 4.03 weighted GPA
Annika Trenbeath – Arizona College Prep – 4.00 weighted GPA
Ariel Monsey – Saguaro – 4.0 weighted GPA
Brynna Smith – Highland – 4.0 weighted GPA
Carmen Kathol – Saguaro – 4.0 weighted GPA
Halie Kealoha – Highland – 4.0 weighted GPA
Julia Moya – Red Mountain – 4.0 weighted GPA
Anya Kannan – Pinnacle – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Bria Riggan – O’Connor – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Claudia Blaylock – Pinnacle – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Faith Kroening – Pinnacle – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Heidi Edholm – Westwood – 4.0 unweighted GPA
Melissa Leor – Desert Edge – 4.0 unweighted GPA

Honorable Mention

Abby Scanlan – Highland – 3.39 unweighted GPA
Addison Lee – Red Mountain – 3.64 weighted GPA
Alexa Carrillo-Cortez – Desert Edge – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Alexa Lewis – O’Connor – 3.85 unweighted GPA
Alexis Dytrt – Dysart – 3.50 unweighted GPA
Amiya Hernandez – Perry – 3.83 unweighted GPA
Aolanis Trasvina – Apollo – 3.29 unweighted GPA
Ariana Williams – Pinnacle – 3.97 unweighted GPA
Bich Lu – Apollo – 3.81 unweighted GPA
Breanna Animas Contreras – Dysart – 3.77 weighted GPA
Bryanna Amador – Apollo – 3.86 weighted GPA
Brynn Dorsey – Red Mountain – 3.78 weighted GPA
Camila Trujillo Martinez – Apollo – 3.83 unweighted GPA
Catherine Mumbui – Chandler – 3.6 weighted GPA
Dulce Garcia – Apollo – 3.91 unweighted GPA
Gabriela Gonzalez – Desert Edge – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Gabriela Quevedo – Desert Edge – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Grace Holmes – Saguaro – 3.66 weighted GPA
Jaya Huma – Saguaro – 3.75 weighted GPA
Kali Gibson – Casteel – 3.94 weighted GPA
Kaylee Ross – Perry – 3.55 unweighted GPA
Kaylyn Huynh – Desert Edge – 3.0 unweighted GPA
Lauren Faust – Perry – 3.75 unweighted GPA
Luz Torres Carbajal – Apollo – 3.15 unweighted GPA
Melissa Galicia – Apollo – 3.66 weighted GPA
Nikhita Jayaraj – Perry – 3.92 unweighted GPA
Oren Russell – Desert Edge – 3.17 unweighted GPA
Paige Zitkovich – Pinnacle – 3.94 unweighted GPA
Ryleigh Dirks – Pinnacle – 3.58 unweighted GPA
Vanessa Ortiz Reyes – Apollo – 3.44 unweighted GPA