COLUSA, CA – The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) has unveiled its 2025–2026 Women’s Division I (38) and Division II All-Americans (28), recognizing a total of 64 student-athletes whose performances throughout the season earned them distinction among the top players in the country. [lead photo c/o Life University Athletics]
Selected through nominations and evaluations conducted by coaches and rugby leadership across the CRAA landscape, the Women’s Division II All-American Team showcases the strength, competitiveness, and emerging talent found throughout collegiate rugby. The honorees represent a diverse group of athletes who have made significant contributions to their teams and to the continued growth of the women’s game.
25-26 CRAA Division I All-Americans
Azhinaye Barner — Wing, Life University
Liberty Benitez — Flyhalf, Life University
Brooke Bergeson — Lock, Brigham Young University
Katrina Clark — Lock, Grant Canyon University
Keeahna Clary — Hooker, Western Washington University
Zorah Coulibaly — Fullback, California State University Fresno
Sydney Davis — Flanker, Stanford University
Melia Diaz — Lock, Western Washington University
Nevaeh Elliott — Wing, Life University
Sofia Fernandez — Prop, Life University
Liz Goethals — Center, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Hattie Greenwood — Scrumhalf, Life University
Laila Hannum — Flyhalf, Claremont Colleges
Cora Haughey — Flanker, Life University
Emma “AJ” Haughey — Number 8, Life University
Alyssa Hine — Center, Brigham Young University
Kirsten Lees — Number 8, Stanford University
Lindsey Manugian — Prop, Claremont Colleges
Angelina Mason — Center, Life University
Noel Migliaccio — Prop, Air Force Academy
Avery Morgan — Flyhalf, Brigham Young University
Esther Morrison — Wing, University of California
Christina Opeti — Flanker, Life University
Cecilia Otuhiva — Center, University of California
Mariah Overby — Center, University of California
Mira Patino — Scrumhalf, California State University Fresno
Raye Price — Flanker, Western Washington University
CeCe Rose — Fullback, Life University
Jayna Schalesky — Number 8, University of California Santa Barbara
Grace Talty — Lock, University of California
Danielle Taulua — Hooker, Life University
Ariana Topping — Wing, Grand Canyon University
Samantha Urbine — Number 8, Air Force Academy
Mercie Vivao — Prop, Life University
Bella Vogel — Center, Life University
Leila Wang Gaouette — Prop, Stanford University
Journey Washingtonhigh — Wing, Stanford University
Aven Webb — Center, Western Washington University
25-26 CRAA Division II All-Americans
Ashley Aldama – Number 8, University of California Irvine
Emma Bernardin – Scrumhalf, University of California Irvine
Kira Bjornson – Second Row, University of California Irvine
Audrey Bowes – Flanker, Santa Clara University
Jasmin Coriz – Hooker, University of California Irvine
Nea Denton – Fullback, California State University Northridge
Molly Fleming – Prop, Santa Clara University
Cece Fox-Middleton – Number 8, Santa Clara University
Lucia Freire – Center, University of California Irvine
Alyssa Harmon – Flyhalf, University of California Irvine
Sarah Jeanne – Scrumhalf, University Nevada Reno
Ava Jameson – Hooker, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt
Karly Kovaleff – Second Row, University of California Irvine
Alexa Kreshek – Flyhalf, San Jose State University
YK Lee – Flanker, University of California Irvine
Lillian McDaniel – Center, University Nevada Reno
Victoria Millev – Wing, San Jose State University
Elise Murugasu – Scrumhalf, Santa Clara University
Ellah Olson – Number 8, University Nevada, Reno
Julienne Pena – Hooker, San Jose State University
Lucy Powell – Center, MiraCosta College
Mercutio Reichel – Flanker, University of California Irvine
Rio Ross-Hirsch – Number 8, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt
Ania Simmons – Number 8, San Jose State University
Michelle Sofian – Prop, University of California Irvine
Shanaia Stanley – Flanker, San Jose State University
Keiana Valero – Prop, California State University Long Beach
Aleigha Wheeland – Wing, University Nevada Reno

