The San Diego Mesa College Athletic Program has cemented its place as one of the nation’s premier two-year college athletic programs, finishing second in the 2024–2025 Ron Case Cup standings. The award, one of the highest honors in two-year college athletics, recognizes excellence in championship competition across all sports.
I was born in Munich, Germany, but moved to California right before I turned a year old; so unfortunately, I do not speak German. I lived in San Jose until I was eight, then I moved to San Diego, where I have been for the latter half of my life.
Second-year student Zora Williams is using her voice to bring more mental health and nutrition programming to San Diego Mesa College. Williams was elected president of the college’s Associated Students (AS) for the 2024-2025 academic year and serves as the college’s student representative on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
June 14, 2025
The San Diego Mesa College Athletic Program has cemented its place as one of the nation’s premier two-year college athletic programs, finishing second in the 2024–2025 Ron Case Cup standings. The award, one of the highest honors in two-year college athletics, recognizes excellence in championship competition across all sports.
Presented by the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA), the Ron Case Cup ranks programs from across California, Oregon, and Washington, based on their success in state championships.
Scoring for the Ron Case Cup is calculated based on each college’s top five men’s and top five women’s team finishes in state championships.
This years success was led by the following sports:
“This is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work, talent, and dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, and support staff,” said Ryan Shumaker, Dean and Athletic Director at San Diego Mesa College. “Being recognized as one of the top athletic programs in the nation highlights the strength of our teams and our continued commitment to excellence.
I couldn’t be more proud to lead a department filled with amazing individuals who are shaping the future of our communities. The work they do each day often goes unrecognized, but achievements like this help shine a light on the culture of excellence our coaches and support staff strive to create every single day.”
The final standings for the Ron Case Cup as follows:
Mt. San Antonio College (193 points)
San Diego Mesa College (159 points)
American River College (158.5 points)
Riverside City College (156.5 points)
Orange Coast College (156 points)
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The San Diego Mesa College Athletic Program has cemented its place as one of the nation’s premier two-year college athletic programs, finishing second in the 2024–2025 Ron Case Cup standings. The award, one of the highest honors in two-year college athletics, recognizes excellence in championship competition across all sports.
San Diego –On Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25, 2024, the San Diego Mesa College Softball program and Nike’s US Sports Camp program will host a half day and day camp for local girls, ages 6-14, at all levels of experience with Softball. Campers will learn the skills required to successfully play at a competitive level and maximize their potential as players.
San Diego Mesa College Athletics has a strong history of sending athletes to the Olympics, and this year, despite the pandemic, is no exception. U.S. Paralympics Track & Field announced that Wesley Williams and Moray Steward, of San Diego Mesa College, will guide T11 athletes Lex Gillette and David Brown, respectively, at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2021. As guides, Williams and Steward are considered full members of the 2020 Paralympic Track and Field team.
