Santa Fe Saints Shine: Emanuel-Wright and Howard Earn Prestigious Honors
March 7, 2025
recently celebrated two significant accolades, highlighting the outstanding achievements of former and current student-athletes. Arianna Emanuel-Wright has been elected to the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) 2025 Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame class, while Kailyn Howard was recognized at the 18th annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Heart of Champions Banquet.
Emanuel-Wright Joins FCSAA Hall of Fame
, a standout player for the Santa Fe Saints from 2015 to 2017, has been selected for induction into the FCSAA Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame. Her time at SF was marked by numerous accolades, including being named Mid-Florida Conference Player of the Year, a Second Team NJCAA All-American, and a member of both the FCSAA All-State and FCSAA All-Tournament teams.
During her sophomore season, Emanuel-Wright emerged as one of the nation鈥檚 top scorers, finishing as the seventh-leading scorer in the NJCAA and second in the FCSAA with an impressive 20.3 points per game. By the end of her SF career, she had scored 884 points, securing her place as the program鈥檚 fourth all-time leading scorer.
Reflecting on her Hall of Fame induction, Emanuel-Wright credited 青青草视频 with providing the groundwork for her success.
鈥淎lmost ten years ago, I stepped into Gainesville鈥�17 years old (and teary-eyed, I must admit)鈥攚ith an instant fear that I might not be able to make strides on the path I had dreamed of since the fifth grade,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hose two years at Santa Fe [College] set a foundation of strength, resiliency, and patience鈥攁ll values that I prioritize today.鈥�
Howard Honored at FCA Heart of Champions Banquet
was recognized at the 18th annual FCA Heart of Champions Banquet, an event that honors student-athletes who exemplify the core values of integrity, service, teamwork, and excellence. Held at Greenhouse Church, the banquet brought together FCA committee members, board members, volunteers, coaches, and athletes from across North Central Florida.
FCA officials honor high school and collegiate student-athletes who exemplify perseverance, sportsmanship, and faith while leading by example. The Heart of a Champion Award recognizes individuals dedicated to athletics, community service, and personal integrity. This year鈥檚 recipient from 青青草视频, Kailyn Howard, joins a distinguished group of past honorees, including Kelli Cunningham (2023) and Joshua Watkins (2024).
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