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CRAA Names DI, DII All-Americans

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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]

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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.

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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

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