COLORADO SPRINGS, Co. - NCC student-athletes Tiffany Kobordo and Karla Diekman were recognized by the NJCAA on Monday for their academic achievements, both earning Academic All-American honors.

Kobordo, a member of the softball team, earned Distinguished Academic All-American Honors for achieving a 3.92 GPA.  Student-athletes must earn a minimum of 45 credits with a 3.80 GPA, or higher, to earn Distinguished Academic Honors.  A graduate of Northwestern Lehigh, Korbordo earned her degree in Sport Management and will be continuing her academic and athletic pursuits at NCAA Division II Concord College in West Virginia.

Diekman, a member of the volleyball team, was named an Academic All-American for earning a 3.72 GPA. Student-athletes needed to achieve a minimum of a 3.60 to a 3.79 GPA, with at least 45 credits earned, to be named an Academic All-American.  A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Diekman is majoring in Radiography.

"I am very proud of these two young women," remarked Director of Athletics Troy Tucker, "they both were the epitome of what we look for in a student-athlete; tremendous students in the classroom and outstanding athletes in their chosen sport.  In addition, both Tiffany and Karla were involved in community service projects and served as leaders on campus."