Gainesville, FL

The FCSAA has announced their top scholar-athletes for each of their recognized sports and Santa Fe had two student-athletes occupy the list. In total, 11 student-athletes from all around the state were selected as the top scholar-athletes for their specific sport, with Santa Fe taking home honors for Men's Basketball and Baseball. 

Ryan Webster was named the recipient of the 2025 Hal Chasey award, presented to the FCSAA's top men's basketball scholar-athlete. Webster, the Ayers Scholarship recipient for Men's Basketball, followed a Sport Management track during his time at Santa Fe and is still being recruited to continue his academic and basketball careers. On the court, Webster averaged 10.9 points while shooting just under 42% from the 3 and adding 2.8 assists per game. Webster was also named to the 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring All-Saints Academic Team, 2024-25 FCSAA Academic All-State, 2024-25 NJCAA All-Academic, 2024-25 COSIDA All American, and 2024-25 Academic All District by College Sports Communicators.

"It's quite an honor for Ryan to be named the Hal Chasey Scholar Athlete of the Year. Ryan's work ethic and commitment to excellence are exactly what we want in all of our student-athletes" notes head coach John Ritzdorf. "Ryan had an outstanding year, both in the classroom and on the court, and it's exciting that his efforts have been recognized."

Griffin Sorrow is the recipient of the 2025 Bill Tuten Award, presented to the FCSAA's top baseball scholar-athlete. Sorrow pursued economics during his time at Santa Fe and has been awarded 2024-25 Academic All-District Men's At-Large Team by College Sports Communicators, 2024-25 NJCAA All-Academic, 2024-25 FCSAA Academic All-State, 2024-25 All-Saints Academic Team, 2024-25 Dean's List (Fall & Spring), 2024-25 Dr. Portia Taylor Award Winner, 2024-25 NJCAA All-Academic, 2024-25 FCSAA Academic All-State, 2024-25 All-Saints Academic Team and to the 2024-25 Dean's List (Fall & Spring). On the field, Sorrow posted a .301 batting average and drove in 20 runs for the Saints.

"Griffin Sorrow is the true definition of student-athlete. He is one of, if not the best all round I have ever had" says baseball coach Johnny Wiggs. "He is a tremendous person, teammate, student, example and player. I have been fortunate to have him in our program for the last 2 years. He will be missed."

Both Webster and Sorrow are candidates for the FCSAA's Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award. Finalists will be announced Tuesday, July 1^st and the winner will be announced Thursday, July 3^rd.

Follow this link to the FCSAA website to learn more about Santa Fe's selections.