WROW: Three Zags Named to WCC All-Academic Team
5/14/2026 1:13:00 PM | Women's Rowing
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference has announced its Rowing All-Academic Team for the 2026 season and Lia Brackney, Jenna Gilberg and Alli Krilich represented Gonzaga. A 25-member team this year due to a tiebreaker, is comprised of West Coast Conference student-athletes who excelled both on the water and in the classroom.
At the conclusion of each athletic season, the conference selects an all-academic squad for each West Coast Conference-sponsored sport. To be considered, a student-athlete must maintain at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average, while also being a significant contributor to their team and in at least the second year at their school.
2026 WEST COAST CONFERENCE ROWING ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
West Coast Conference Rowing All-Academic Honorable Mention
Gonzaga
Kana Barlag
Isabella Barstow
Ava Beekman
Caroline Burns
Violet Climer-Kennedy
Katie Hill
Jenna Kleckler
Julia Lealos
Lula Macey
Leah Manzo-McCottry
Maria Ines Marquez
Maddie McPhillips
Nadia Nechiporuk
Marjane Rivat
Samantha Sabin
Lily Spillane
At the conclusion of each athletic season, the conference selects an all-academic squad for each West Coast Conference-sponsored sport. To be considered, a student-athlete must maintain at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average, while also being a significant contributor to their team and in at least the second year at their school.
2026 WEST COAST CONFERENCE ROWING ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
| Name | School | Class | GPA | Major |
| Karolina Barrier | Santa Clara | So. | 3.91 | Communication |
| Lia Brackney | Gonzaga | So. | 3.96 | Human Physiology |
| Danijela Concion | Saint Mary's | Sr. | 4.0 | Physics |
| Veronica Conklin | Portland | Sr. | 3.95 | Mechanical Engineering |
| Jenna Gilberg | Gonzaga | Jr. | 3.9 | Accounting |
| Paige Harty | Creighton | Sr. | 4.0 | Exercise Science & Pre-Health Professions |
| Tania Hernandez | Portland | Gr. | 4.0 | Sports Business |
| Lis Ana Johansen | Washington State | So. | 3.95 | Psychology |
| Taylor Jones | Oregon State | So. | 3.95 | Psychology |
| Skye Kirsten | Saint Mary's | Jr. | 3.93 | Kinesiology |
| Ellie Kearin | Creighton | So. | 3.97 | Exercise Science & Pre-Health Professions |
| Alli Krilich | Gonzaga | So. | 3.99 | Nursing |
| Rachel Malander | Creighton | Sr. | 4.0 | Nursing, Minor in Public Health |
| Amina Malkin | Seattle U | Jr. | 3.987 | Nursing |
| Isabella Mitchell | Oregon State | Jr. | 3.96 | Public Policy & Sustainability |
| Jamisen Rasmussen | Sacramento State | Sr. | 3.959 | Health Science |
| Claire Robertson | Creighton | Sr. | 4.0 | Philosophy, Political Science Track |
| Katelyn Robertson | Saint Mary's | Jr. | 4.0 | Biology |
| Annabelle Ruinet | San Diego | Gr. | 4.0 | Healthcare Information, MS |
| Summer Ryan | Creighton | Jr. | 4.0 | Philosophy & English |
| Sophie Schmidt | Seattle U | Sr. | 3.975 | French and International Studies |
| Delaney Snaric | Seattle U | So. | 3.95 | Accounting |
| Cami Torres | Seattle U | Jr. | 3.961 | English and Politcal Science |
| Izzy Teal | Seattle U | Gr. | 3.95 | Sports & Entertainment Management |
| Madi Williams | Santa Clara | So. | 3.99 | Biochemistry |
West Coast Conference Rowing All-Academic Honorable Mention
Gonzaga
Kana Barlag
Isabella Barstow
Ava Beekman
Caroline Burns
Violet Climer-Kennedy
Katie Hill
Jenna Kleckler
Julia Lealos
Lula Macey
Leah Manzo-McCottry
Maria Ines Marquez
Maddie McPhillips
Nadia Nechiporuk
Marjane Rivat
Samantha Sabin
Lily Spillane
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