PHILADELPHIA (December 16, 2025) – Nikki Dedes of Thomas Jefferson University has been named the 2025 Philly-SIDA Women’s Soccer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year, Philadelphia Area Sports Information Directors recently announced.
Dedes’ selection highlighted seven Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference fall student-athletes, five from Jefferson and two from Holy Family University, who were selected for a 2025 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Team. The teams are chosen by the athletics communications offices from the 30 institutions in the Philadelphia area.
To be eligible for consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold at least a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average and be a starter or important reserve for their respective teams.
The CACC honorees come from the sports of women’s soccer, women’s cross-country, and women’s volleyball and are listed below in the order they were released. The Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area program is in its 21st season.
CACC Student-Athletes Named to Fall 2025 Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Teams
Women’s Soccer
Nikki Dedes, Jefferson (Performer of the Year)
Kyra Lesko, Jefferson
Carly Yeager, Jefferson
Women’s Cross-Country
Annalee Capuano, Jefferson
Hannah Powell, Jefferson
Women’s Volleyball
Ava Kidd, Holy Family
Shelby Kinzer, Holy Family
Founded in 1961, the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference has been affiliated with NCAA Division II for 20 years. Conference institutions compete for championships in 17 sports – seven for men, nine for women, and one co-ed. The CACC contains 11 full members in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Membership includes the University of Bridgeport, Caldwell University, Chestnut Hill College, Dominican University New York, Felician University, Georgian Court University, Goldey-Beacom College, Holy Family University, Post University, Thomas Jefferson University, and Wilmington University.