The SFMA Student Challenge featured students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country competing in an exam that challenges knowledge in the sports field management industry. The winning teams received a cash award, a plaque and medallions for each team member. The prize money benefits the institution’s turfgrass program and creates opportunities for students pursuing a career in sports field management.
2-year winning teams
- 1st place: Mt. San Antonio Team 407 – Robyn Tom, Kevin Magana, Edward Kardish and Carlos Figueroa
- 2nd place: Mt. San Antonio Team 307 – Nicholas Elliott, Leonardo Colon-Guembes, Jessie Lerma and Mayra Rubio
- 3rd place: Mt. San Antonio Team 108 – Andreas Sanchez, Kevin Pulido, Mandy Flaig Bernard and Kenneth Rodriguez
4-year winning teams
- 1st place: Penn State Team 103 – Aidan Huedepohl, Joseph Lofland, Ryan Daub and Kyler Mcgowan
- 2nd place: Penn State Team 403 – Benjamin Wagner, Carter Marshall, Ian Bowes and Wilson Kretz
- 3rd place: Purdue Team 204 – Broden Piel, Hayden Fick, Hayden Wilson and Dylan Jake Tower
The SFMA Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation, Founding Partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing.