Cara Pellechia Tabbed 2025 SUNYAC Women's Indoor Track & Field Scholar Athlete of the Year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The SUNYAC recognizes Fredonia's Cara Pellechia as its 2025 Women's Indoor Track and Field Scholar Athlete of the Year. This award is nominated and voted on by the conference sports information directors. Recipients are at least a sophomore, hold a 3.30 GPA or higher and display academic and athletic excellence as a starter or significant reserve player.
Pellechia won the pole vault at the SUNYAC championships this winter. It was the third time in three years the junior won the event. She also finished in ninth-place in the 200-meter, and 10th place in the 60-meter race.
Pellechia has a 3.95 cumlative GPA in communication disorders and sciences and serves as a team captain. The junior is a two-time SUNYAC Commissioner's Honor Roll member.
