The Fort Hays State men's golf team successfully placed three student-athletes on the 2025-26 MIAA Academic Honor Roll. Notably, Cooper Scheck achieved both the Scholar-Athlete Award and the MIAA Academic Excellence Award for the third consecutive year. Joining him are Ben Deges and Jordan McCaslin, recognized for their academic achievements for multiple years. To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a satisfactory GPA and meet certain attendance criteria. This recognition highlights the commitment of the team to academic excellence alongside athletic performance.

By the Numbers
  • Cooper Scheck achieved a GPA of 4.00.
  • Both Ben Deges and Jordan McCaslin recorded GPAs of 3.71.
State of Play
  • Cooper Scheck is the only golfer to win both major academic awards in the conference.
  • All honorees must have completed at least two terms of attendance, excluding summer terms.
What's Next

The program is expected to continue fostering academic success, aiming to increase the number of honored student-athletes in future seasons. Continued support and resources may be allocated to enhance student-athletics balance.

Bottom Line

This achievement emphasizes the team's strong dedication to academics, showcasing that success on the golf course is complemented by success in the classroom. Maintaining this dual commitment could enhance the program's reputation and attract future talent.