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2026 NAIA Spring Scholar-Athlete List

General Armany DePaul - Sports Information Director

Florida Memorial University Lands 12 Student-Athletes on NAIA Spring Scholar-Athletes List

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has unvealed its 2026 Spring Scholar-Athletes List. Florida Memorial University landed 12 student-athletes on the list, showcasing strong academic performances throughout the 2025-26 academic calender. The list of student-athletes are listed below:
 
Ameria Smith Sophomore Flag Football
Desiree Donald Sophomore Beach Volleyball
Diego Coss Senior Baseball
Drew Lester Junior Beach Volleyball
Jesus Portillo Sophomore Baseball
Julia Carneiro Senior Beach Volleyball
Juliana Medina Sophomore Beach Volleyball
Kalyce Williams Junior Flag Football
L'fe Roberts Sophomore Beach Volleyball
Mariana Gongora Junior Softball
Moya-Lee Johnson Sophomore Flag Football
Shanise Ellis Sophomore Track & Field

"Congratulations to our student-athletes on earning NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors," said Athletic Director, Chandra Dorsey-Felton. "This national recognition reflects excellence at the highest level we compete in and the standard we are building at Florida Memorial University. I am proud of the discipline, focus, and commitment we continue to demonstrate in the classroom and in competition."

The NAIA Spring Scholar-Athletes List honors student-athletes who have excelled both academically and athletically across spring sports, including baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track & field, and other spring programs. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, appear on their sport's eligibility certificate, and have completed at least one full year at their institution. This is a significant academic achievement and a reflection of the commitment, discipline, and excellence of student-athletes at FMU.
 

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Players Mentioned

Shanise  Ellis

Shanise Ellis

Sprint
5' 8"
Sophomore
Julia Carneiro

#1 Julia Carneiro

5' 10"
Senior
Drew Lester

#7 Drew Lester

5' 6"
Sophomore
Juliana  Medina

#3 Juliana Medina

5' 9"
Sophomore
L

#11 L'fe Roberts

5' 9"
Sophomore
Moya-Lee Johnson

#22 Moya-Lee Johnson

LB
5' 7"
Sophomore
Ameria Smith

#9 Ameria Smith

WR/DB
5' 6"
Sophomore
Kalyce Williams

#2 Kalyce Williams

WR/DB
6' 0"
Sophomore
Diego Coss

#1 Diego Coss

LHP
5' 8"
Senior
Jesus Portillo

#14 Jesus Portillo

RHP
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Shanise  Ellis

Shanise Ellis

5' 8"
Sophomore
Sprint
Julia Carneiro

#1 Julia Carneiro

5' 10"
Senior
Drew Lester

#7 Drew Lester

5' 6"
Sophomore
Juliana  Medina

#3 Juliana Medina

5' 9"
Sophomore
L

#11 L'fe Roberts

5' 9"
Sophomore
Moya-Lee Johnson

#22 Moya-Lee Johnson

5' 7"
Sophomore
LB
Ameria Smith

#9 Ameria Smith

5' 6"
Sophomore
WR/DB
Kalyce Williams

#2 Kalyce Williams

6' 0"
Sophomore
WR/DB
Diego Coss

#1 Diego Coss

5' 8"
Senior
LHP
Jesus Portillo

#14 Jesus Portillo

6' 0"
Junior
RHP