Cal Poly Awards 2024-25 Athletes, Scholar-Athletes of the Year
6/3/2025 3:40:00 PM | Cross Country, General, Men's Soccer, Track and Field, Beach Volleyball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — From championship trophies and NCAA postseason runs to program records and academic excellence, the 2024-25 Cal Poly Athletics season was packed with historic moments. With student-athletes excelling in competition and the classroom, the Mustangs delivered across every season.
Monday night, Cal Poly Athletics unveiled its annual end of the year awards during its Night of the Mustang event. Aidan McCarthy, a standout in track & field, was named the Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Piper Ferch, a star for beach volleyball, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.
Corban Payne (Track & Field) and Emily Lieber (Women's Soccer) were both named Scholar-Athletes of the Year for their success both in the classroom and in competition.
Women's Golf's Jensen Jalufka was recognized with the Mustang Way Award for her leadership, character, and commitment to Cal Poly's core values. Rory Devaney (Track & Field) and Jenna Drobeck (Beach Volleyball) earned Iron Mustang honors for their strength, hard work, and dedication in training throughout the year.
The fastest American in collegiate history in the men's indoor 800, McCarthy won Big West titles in the 800 and 1,500, earned First Team All-American honors indoors and will compete for a national title outdoors next week in Eugene.
Ferch was a First Team All-American, First Team All-Big West, AVCA Top Flight Award winner. Partnering with Erin Inskeep at the No. 1 spot, the duo achieved a 28-7 record, becoming the highest-winning pair in program history. She also tied the program record for career wins with 101 and helped lead the Mustangs to their second straight NCAA Championship Semifinal appearance.
Payne, who last week qualified for the NCAA West Prelims in the shot put, has maintained a 4.0 GPA while earning his Master's Degree in Engineering Management. Lieber, A three-year starter for the Mustangs and All-Academic honoree, Lieber has maintained a 3.97 GPA while pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Mahoney was the Big West Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-Big West after leading the men's soccer team in goals scored and helping them win a Big West regular season title.
Pulling, a transfer from Cal State Bakersfield, was named First Team All-Big West after leading the team in blocks and was second in kills per set while helping the Mustangs win the Big West regular season title.
Through this week, Cal Poly has had 106 All-Academic honorees through the fall and winter, 74 All-Conference selections, seven All-Americans, eight conference major award winners, 41 school records, six team conference championships, 16 individual conference championships, and five Coach of the Year award winners.
Cal Poly baseball, volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's soccer, and men's track and field won Big West team titles.
With championships, national rankings, NCAA appearances, and strong academic results, the 2024-25 season marked one of the most successful in recent Cal Poly memory. The Mustangs now turn the page to the 2025-26 season with momentum, excitement, and school pride.
Monday night, Cal Poly Athletics unveiled its annual end of the year awards during its Night of the Mustang event. Aidan McCarthy, a standout in track & field, was named the Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Piper Ferch, a star for beach volleyball, was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year.
Corban Payne (Track & Field) and Emily Lieber (Women's Soccer) were both named Scholar-Athletes of the Year for their success both in the classroom and in competition.
Women's Golf's Jensen Jalufka was recognized with the Mustang Way Award for her leadership, character, and commitment to Cal Poly's core values. Rory Devaney (Track & Field) and Jenna Drobeck (Beach Volleyball) earned Iron Mustang honors for their strength, hard work, and dedication in training throughout the year.
The fastest American in collegiate history in the men's indoor 800, McCarthy won Big West titles in the 800 and 1,500, earned First Team All-American honors indoors and will compete for a national title outdoors next week in Eugene.
Ferch was a First Team All-American, First Team All-Big West, AVCA Top Flight Award winner. Partnering with Erin Inskeep at the No. 1 spot, the duo achieved a 28-7 record, becoming the highest-winning pair in program history. She also tied the program record for career wins with 101 and helped lead the Mustangs to their second straight NCAA Championship Semifinal appearance.
Payne, who last week qualified for the NCAA West Prelims in the shot put, has maintained a 4.0 GPA while earning his Master's Degree in Engineering Management. Lieber, A three-year starter for the Mustangs and All-Academic honoree, Lieber has maintained a 3.97 GPA while pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Mahoney was the Big West Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-Big West after leading the men's soccer team in goals scored and helping them win a Big West regular season title.
Pulling, a transfer from Cal State Bakersfield, was named First Team All-Big West after leading the team in blocks and was second in kills per set while helping the Mustangs win the Big West regular season title.
Through this week, Cal Poly has had 106 All-Academic honorees through the fall and winter, 74 All-Conference selections, seven All-Americans, eight conference major award winners, 41 school records, six team conference championships, 16 individual conference championships, and five Coach of the Year award winners.
Cal Poly baseball, volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's soccer, and men's track and field won Big West team titles.
With championships, national rankings, NCAA appearances, and strong academic results, the 2024-25 season marked one of the most successful in recent Cal Poly memory. The Mustangs now turn the page to the 2025-26 season with momentum, excitement, and school pride.
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