POMONA, CA – Menlo College Men's Soccer standout Jonathan Sald has been named the recipient of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Elite 13 Award, earning the distinction as the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average (GPA) among all players competing at the final site of the 2026 CCAA Men's Soccer Championship. Sald was formally recognized during Friday's pregame ceremony ahead of the Oaks' CCAA Semifinal matchup against the nation's No. 1-ranked team, Cal State LA.

The Elite 13 Award recognizes the student-athlete competing in each CCAA Championship who holds the highest cumulative GPA among all participants at the championship site, celebrating excellence in both academics and athletics. A 5-foot-10 midfielder from Sweden, Sald has been part of the Oaks program since 2024, making 26 career appearances and logging more than 600 minutes on the pitch. His selection marks a significant academic milestone for Menlo College in its inaugural season as a member of the CCAA.

Sald's commitment to excellence extends well beyond the soccer field. This spring, he was also awarded the 2026 FEI Silicon Valley Challenge Academic Scholarship in recognition of his classroom accomplishments and dedication to his major. As he prepares to graduate this spring with a degree in Finance, the CCAA Elite 13 Award adds another distinguished achievement to his collegiate career.

Congratulations to Jonathan Sald on an exceptional academic accomplishment and a memorable career representing Menlo College!