Pitt-Johnstown's Mauricio Hernandez and Eli Ropietski were both selected 2026 Division II Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars when this year's honors were released by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA)

To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore, junior or senior both academically and athletically in NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA, or receiving their associate's degree and in their last year of athletic eligibility in the NJCAA. In addition, they must participate in 50% of their team's competitive rounds, have a stroke average under 78.0 in NCAA Division II, and maintain a minimum cumulative career grade-point average of 3.2. A recipient must also be of high moral character and be in good standing at their college or university.
 
In all 209 NCAA Division II athletes from 77 schools earned 2025-26 Cobalt All-America Scholar honors.  22 NCAA Division II schools had at least four recipients, including Catawba (5), Eckerd (5), Miles (5), Rockhurst (5), St. Mary's (TX) (5), and West Florida (5). Tiffin and UMSL tied for the most recipients from one school in NCAA Division II with six.

About Cobalt Golf
Cobalt is a direct-to-consumer golf brand focused on developing premium laser rangefinders for golfers who demand the best out of their gear. Cobalt rangefinders deliver repeatable accuracy, rugged durability, intuitive operation, and reliable performance. Learn more at www.cobalt-golf.com.
 
About GCAA
Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches. The GCAA's mission is to support its member coaches from six divisions, including the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, by creating educational opportunities, providing resources, and promoting its members with the purpose of enhancing their overall performance as coaches, mentors, and teachers. The GCAA also recognizes the excellence and achievements of its members and their student-athletes in academic, athletic, and civic endeavors. For more information, please visit www.gcaa.coach.