CRAA Announces Women’s D2 All-Americans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CLARA, CA – June 4, 2025 – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is excited to announce the 2024–2025 Women’s Division II All-American selections.

The All-American honorees were selected based on nominations from coaches, match performance throughout the season, and contributions to their teams’ success both on and off the pitch. CRAA congratulates each of these outstanding individuals for their commitment to excellence and their role in advancing women’s rugby at the collegiate club level.

CRAA Women’s D2 All-Americans
NAME SCHOOL POSITION
Alecia Foster University of California, Irvine Flyhalf
Alyssa Armon University of California, Irvine Wing
Ania Simmons San Jose State University Number 8
Anya Alonzo University of California, Santa Cruz Fullback
Azalea Kubic California Polytechnic State University Fullback
Berenice Chavez Rios University of Nevada, Las Vegas Scrumhalf
Ella Olson University of Nevada, Reno Number 8
Ellablu Wagner California Polytechnic State University Flanker
Emily Teret California State University Northridge Number 8
Emma Bernardin University of California, Irvine Fullback
Galina Berger California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Lock
Isabella Ortiz University of California, Irvine Hooker
Jasmine Coriz University of California, Irvine Hooker
Jessica Thai University of California, Irvine Number 8
Karley Kovaleff University of California, Irvine Lock
Kyara Corralez University of California, Irvine Scrumhalf
Liz Goethals California Polytechnic State University Center
Lizzy Darst California Polytechnic State University Flyhalf
Malia Spence San Jose State University Prop
Maya Marin University of California, Irvine Center
Mercutio Reichel University of California, Irvine Flyhalf
Michelle Sofian University of California, Irvine Prop
Rachel McClaskey University of Nevada, Reno Wing
Shanaia Stanley San Jose State University Flanker
Velondra Melendez University of California, Irvine Center

NAME	SCHOOL	POSITION
Alecia Foster	University of California, Irvine	Flyhalf
Alyssa Armon	University of California, Irvine	Wing
Ania Simmons	San Jose State University	Number 8
Anya Alonzo	University of California, Santa Cruz	Fullback
Azalea Kubic	California Polytechnic State University	Fullback
Berenice Chavez Rios	University of Nevada, Las Vegas	Scrumhalf
Ella Olson	University of Nevada, Reno	Number 8
Ellablu Wagner	California Polytechnic State University	Flanker
Emily Teret	California State University Northridge	Number 8
Emma Bernardin	University of California, Irvine	Fullback
Galina Berger	California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt	Lock
Isabella Ortiz	University of California, Irvine	Hooker
Jasmine Coriz	University of California, Irvine	Hooker
Jessica Thai	University of California, Irvine	Number 8
Karley Kovaleff	University of California, Irvine	Lock
Kyara Corralez	University of California, Irvine	Scrumhalf
Liz Goethals	California Polytechnic State University	Center
Lizzy Darst	California Polytechnic State University	Flyhalf
Malia Spence	San Jose State University	Prop
Maya Marin	University of California, Irvine	Center
Mercutio Reichel	University of California, Irvine	Flyhalf
Michelle Sofian	University of California, Irvine	Prop
Rachel McClaskey	University of Nevada, Reno	Wing
Shanaia Stanley	San Jose State University	Flanker
Velondra Melendez	University of California, Irvine	Center

About CRAA:

The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) is the governing body for elite collegiate rugby programs in the United States. CRAA oversees competition, development, and pathways for athletes aspiring to achieve at the highest levels of the sport. CRAA is dedicated to promoting and growing collegiate rugby across the United States. CRAA supports student-athletes by providing a high level of competition, fostering leadership, and helping players reach their full potential both on and off the field.

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