GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas recognized its Builder Services of North Carolina Elite 26 Award winners over the course of the fall portion of its 2025-26 championship season.

The Elite 26 Award honors Conference Carolinas student-athletes with the highest cumulative grade-point average at their respective championship site.

The award is modeled after the NCAA's Elite Scholar-Athlete Award and it allows all student-athletes at the final championship site to win the award.

Conference Carolinas
2025-26 Fall Builder Services of North Carolina Elite 26 Award Winners
Men’s Cross Country
Kyle Elliott, Francis Marion

Women’s Cross Country
Michaela Lanier, North Greenville

Football
John Deal, North Greenville

Men’s Soccer
Harry Baker, Chowan

Women’s Soccer
Emma Hodges, Young Harris

Women’s Volleyball
Madilyn Gartner, Francis Marion