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FAIRFAX, Va. — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine is pleased to announce the 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male and Female Athlete of the Year.
As the name denotes, the annual Ashe edition is part of the magazine’s quarter-century legacy of recognizing young, outstanding minority men and women who have distinguished themselves in their academic and athletic pursuits.
In addition to their athletic ability, students named 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5, be at least a sophomore academically and be active on their campuses or in their communities.
Of the nearly 1,000 scholar athletes nominated, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education has named Blankenship and Eldridge its 2020 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Male and Female Sports Scholars of the Year for best exemplifying the standards of scholarship, athleticism and humanitarianism.
Blankenship, recognized in 2019 as the nation’s most outstanding kicker, is a redshirt senior place kicker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. During his college career, he kicked the longest field goal in Rose Bowl history. And, in addition to maintaining a 3.65 GPA, he has received countless awards for his ability to combine community service with athletic and academic achievement.
