Folsom Lake College Athletics Celebrates Student-Athlete Excellence at 2025-26 Awards Banquet
Folsom Lake College Athletics celebrated another successful year of competition, achievement, and academic excellence during the 2025-26 Athletics Awards Banquet.
Held at Harris Center for the Arts, the annual event brought together student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and supporters to recognize the accomplishments of Falcon Athletics throughout the academic year. The evening served as a celebration of the dedication, resilience, and success demonstrated by Falcon student-athletes both in competition and in the classroom.
Athletic Director Will Garcia welcomed attendees and reflected on another memorable year for Falcon Athletics. Throughout the evening, coaches, staff, and student-athletes were recognized for their contributions to the continued success of Folsom Lake College's athletic programs.
Several student-athletes shared personal reflections and experiences, highlighting the impact of their teammates, coaches, and the opportunities athletics provided during their time at Folsom Lake College. Their stories reflected the leadership, perseverance, and sense of community that define the Falcon Athletics experience.
In addition to celebrating team accomplishments and academic achievements, the banquet recognized student-athletes who demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and character throughout the year.
One of the evening's most meaningful recognitions was the presentation of the Fighting Falcon Award. This award honors a student-athlete who exemplifies perseverance, determination, resilience, and leadership while overcoming challenges and representing the values of Falcon Athletics.
This year's Fighting Falcon Award was presented to Esmatullah Yawari. His commitment to excellence, leadership, and determination left a lasting impact on his teammates and the athletic department, making him a deserving recipient of one of the department's highest honors.
The evening culminated with the presentation of the Falcon of the Year Award, the highest individual honor awarded by Folsom Lake College Athletics. The award recognizes a student-athlete who has demonstrated excellence in athletics, academics, leadership, and service while representing Folsom Lake College.
Women's Soccer standout Kylie Deome was named the 2025-26 Falcon of the Year. Throughout her career at Folsom Lake College, Deome distinguished herself as a leader on and off the field while earning numerous athletic and academic honors. Her dedication, work ethic, and commitment to excellence helped elevate both her team and the Falcon Athletics community.
In addition to the individual honors presented throughout the evening, the banquet celebrated the collective success of Falcon Athletics and the contributions made by every student-athlete, coach, and support staff member.
As another academic year comes to a close, Folsom Lake College Athletics remains committed to developing student-athletes who excel in competition, the classroom, and the community.