BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2025 Soccer Postseason Honors. The all-conference teams and individual award winners were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. In order to be eligible for awards a student-athlete must have participated in a minimum of 50 percent of team games played this season.
Alabama A&M’s Czaske Deane was named Offensive Player of the Year, Grambling State’s Kaylen Jankans was tabbed Defensive Player of the Year and Alcorn State’s Annick Zouma claimed Midfielder of the Year recognition.
Alcorn State’s Larissa Joso Luma was named Newcomer of the Year, Jackson State’s Taylor Osborn was selected Goalkeeper of the Year, Alcorn State’s Annick Zouma was tabbed Freshman of the Year and Jackson State’s Ted Flogaites claimed Coach of the Year honors.
A complete listing of the 2025 SWAC Women's Soccer postseason awards is listed below.
Offensive Player of the Year
Czaske Deane, Alabama A&M
Defensive Player of the Year
Kaylen Jankans, Grambling State
Midfielder of the Year
Annick Zouma, Alcorn State
Newcomer of the Year
Larissa Joso Luma, Alcorn State
Goalkeeper of the Year
Taylor Osborn, Jackson State
Freshman of the Year
Annick Zouma, Alcorn State
Coach of the Year
Ted Flogaites, Jackson State
All-SWAC First Team
Defender: Kaylen Jankans, Grambling State
Defender: Taya Sands, Grambling State
Defender: Larissa Joso Luma, Alcorn State
Forward: Czaske Deane, Alabama A&M
Forward: Alana Aiken, Grambling State
Forward: Iesha Rollins, Alcorn State
Midfielder: Annick Zouma, Alcorn State
Midfielder: Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper, Jackson State
Midfielder: Brea Bailey, Alabama A&M
Midfielder: Sarah Portis, Jackson State
Goalkeeper: Taylor Osborn, Jackson State
All-SWAC Second Team
Defender: Emely Reyes, Prairie View A&M
Defender: Anita Frederick-Sigaran, Alabama A&M
Defender: Kianah Farmer, Jackson State
Forward: Caylah Williams, Jackson State
Forward: Kamara Bradley, Texas Southern
Forward: Niasia Goodwin, Prairie View A&M
Midfielder: Giulia Altomare, Grambling State
Midfielder: Clara Dotigny, Texas Southern
Midfielder: Olivia Kowall, Grambling State
Midfielder: Emily Apodaca, Prairie View A&M
Goalkeeper: Nenah Jackson, Prairie View A&M
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Tennis.
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
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www.swac.org.