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Scales earns second CSC Academic All-America First Team honor

AUSTIN, Texas – As of Tuesday, January 23, the College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-American lists across all levels of college football. For the second-consecutive season, Jariq Scales is tabbed to the Academic All-American First Team thanks to his talent on the field, but more importantly he earned the recognition due to his work ethic in the classroom. Towards the end of 2023, Scales was one of three Muleriders named All-Great American Conference First Team as well as CSC Academic All-District. The Osceola, Arkansas native played a huge role in the Farmers Bank & Trust Live United Bowl Game as he aided his squad to defeat the (RV) Missouri Western State Griffons with 172 yards on the ground off 17 attempts and one entry into the endzone. Due to his showing against the respected MIAA program, Scales claimed the Live United Bowl Most Valuable Player and guided his team to a 10-2 campaign.