Sports Awards Criteria

(Football, Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer)
Recognition of athletes from around the state of Nebraska.

• Nominated by his/her Coach
• Selected by the Omaha World Herald

Recognition of athlete’s superior performance in Roncalli Catholic’s Athletic Program.

• Earned three varsity letters during the current school year

Recognition of athlete’s superior performance from within the River Cities Conference.

Football, Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer:

• Nominated by his/her Coach
• Selected by River Cities Conference Coaches

Golf, Cross Country, Tennis, Swimming, Track, Wrestling:

• Earned a medal in the River Cities Conference meet

(All Sports)
Recognition of River Cities Conference athletes for their academic prowess. The criteria for this award is the following:

• 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Earned a varsity letter
• Student-athlete must be a Senior, Junior or Sophomore

The NCPA Academic All-State Award is a prestigious award that recognizes student activities’ participants for their academic prowess. NSAA high schools or their cooperative sponsors may nominate a maximum of two students for each NSAA activity program in which the school participates. The criteria for this award is the following:

• 3.7 cumulative GPA or higher
• Contributed significantly and considered a “difference-maker” in an NSAA activity

Recognition for the student-athlete who excelled in three areas for education in Academics, Athletics and Activities. The criteria for this award is the following:

• 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Earned a varsity letter
• Involved in a Roncalli Catholic sponsored activity