Indianapolis, Ind. – Youngstown State seniors Taylor Berry and Emma Rigone have been named to the 2025 Valeo #HLWSOC All-Academic Team after of vote of the Horizon League Faculty Athletic Representatives, the league announced.

This is Rigone's second time on the all-academic team, and Berry is a first-time recipient.

Rigone, a 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District selection, is a three-year captain that carries a 4.0 GPA in nursing, and she has been named to the Dean's and President's Lists all six semesters at Youngstown State. Rigone also plans to graduate as an Honors Scholar with Distinction.

This season, Rigone has scored one goal from her defender position and helped the Penguins tie a school record for most Horizon League wins in a season.

Berry, who was 2024 CSC Academic All-District selection, has been named to the Horizon League Honor Roll six times, the YSU President's list three times, and is a YSU Presidential Mentor.

She owns a 3.74 GPA in marketing and has scored two goals with an assist in 2025.

2025 Valeo #HLWSOC All-Academic Team
Mayra Sesmas, Cleveland State
Leila Lanier, Detroit Mercy
Abbey Lodato, Detroit Mercy
Camryn Pepper, Detroit Mercy
Hanna Arvay, Green Bay
Senah Hanes, Green Bay
Abby Lom, Green Bay
Emma Frey, IU Indianapolis
Caroline Kelley, IU Indianapolis
Kristina Karlof, Milwaukee
Zoey Pagels, Milwaukee
Megan Gessner, Northern Kentucky
Jordan Imes, Purdue Fort Wayne
Paloma Swankler, RMU
Taylor Berry, Youngstown State
Emma Rigone, Youngstown State