In an academic year that saw continued challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 18 Joliet Junior College student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association's 2020-21 All-Academic Team, earning a GPA of 3.60 or higher. The Wolves on the list include:

First Team (4.0 GPA)
Emily Friese – Softball
Ashley Jesionowski – Women's Soccer
Charles Kalafut – Men's Soccer
Marshall McDonnell - Baseball
Erica Nurczyk – Women's Cross Country
Nadia Vargas – Women's Soccer

Second Team (3.80-3.99 GPA)
Maite Bernal – Women's Soccer
Nicole Guzman – Women's Soccer
Kendal Kirk – Softball
Andres Russi – Wrestling
Yesenia Suarez – Women's Cross Country
Adam Taylor – Men's Basketball
Aidan Williams – Baseball
Ryan Zawacki – Men's Cross Country

Third Team (3.60-3.79)
Paul Keane – Wrestling
Aubrey Sinchak – Volleyball
Brendan Sturm – Baseball
Luke Talbot – Men's Cross Country

In addition, the Wolves volleyball and baseball teams made the NJCAA's list of 2020-21 Academic Teams of the Year, earning an overall team GPA of 3.0 or better. The JJC volleyball team had an overall team GPA of 3.30, and the baseball team had an overall team GPA of 3.14.

"I am very proud of all of these student-athletes and the incredible job they've done in the classroom, especially in a year that saw such continued uncertainty," said JJC Director of Athletics Gregg Braun. "For them to have the determination to stay committed to their academics is a great accomplishment."