Six student-athletes from Chestnut Hill College have been honored with the 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar Awards for excelling in both academics and athletics, inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education and sports. The honorees, including women's basketball players Avery White and Brianna Rider, men's basketball player Neal Hill, and men's soccer players Jose Cuadra, Adam Manfaa, and football player Nick Ocampo, have demonstrated exceptional performance in sports and academics, as well as a commitment to community service and leadership.

By the Numbers
  • Avery White and Brianna Rider named First Team honorees for women's basketball
  • Neal Hill, Jose Cuadra, Adam Manfaa, and Nick Ocampo received Second and Third Team accolades for their respective sports
State of Play
  • White and Rider led the women's basketball team to a 20-9 record and their first ever appearance in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference championship game
  • Avery White earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-district honors and CACC all-Academic Team accolades with a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Neal Hill, a junior Business Administration and Management major, recorded a 4.0 GPA in the fall semester and led the Griffins to a berth in the CACC playoffs
  • Jose Cuadra, a Computer and Information Sciences major, was a key player in the Griffins' defense and earned Dean's list honors with a 3.87 cumulative GPA
  • Adam Manfaa, a law and legal studies major, earned a 4.0 GPA and will graduate in the fall
Bottom Line

The recognition of six athletes from Chestnut Hill College as Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar Award winners showcases their exceptional dedication to both academics and athletics, reflecting the spirit of the award's namesake, Arthur Ashe, Jr., and serving as an inspiration for student-athletes nationwide.