TUCSON, Ariz. — C.A.T.S. Academics announced that Peyton Bellows (Gymnastics), Khim Iglupas (Women's Tennis), Preston Price (Baseball), and Carlos Hassey (Men's Tennis) have been selected as the Student Athletes of the Month for April.
 
These students were recognized for their commitment to earning their undergraduate degree, the ability to maximize their academic potential, and their dedication to academic improvement and growth. They were chosen as Student Athletes of the Month by the C.A.T.S. Academic staff.

Bellows is a senior from Southwick, Mass., majoring in Nutritional Sciences. This season ('20) she has competed in eight meets, earning a season high of 9.850 on vault. In her first season at Arizona ('18) she earned the highest Arizona vault score (9.950) and earned her career high on floor (9.875).

"Payton is a graduating senior who has dealt with some major adversity in her sport but she never wavered in the classroom," counselor Sarah Barber said. "Even through injuries that kept her fighting to return to the sport she loved, she was still able to work hard and stay focused on her academics. Payton's mental toughness is one of a kind and it will help her reach her personal and professional goals in life. No doubt that Payton will be successful after her graduation from the University of Arizona."

Iglupas is a sophomore from Iligan City, Northern Minanao, Phillipines, pursuing a degree in communication. This season Iglupas has gone 15-6 in singles and and 13-7 in doubles, finishing the season on a three-game win streak and tying the lead spot in doubles wins (13). In her first year at Arizona she had a total of 10 singles wins in the spring and five in the fall and maintained a winning record with partner Gitte Heynemans.

"Khim is an amazing student and has worked hard since the moment she became a wildcat," learning specialist Taylor Stephens said. "Witnessing her grow as a student, person, and player has been a joy. Not only has her academic performance continued to improve every semester, but she has grown more confident overall. I know she'll continue to push herself and achieve whatever goals she sets."

Price is a senior right-handed pitcher from Oceanside, Calif. pursuing a degree in general studies. So far in 2021, Price has made 12 appearances and posted a sparkling 2.55 ERA to go alongside three saves and 32 strikeouts in 17.2 innings of work. His .175 opponent batting average is one of the best marks on the team this year.

"Preston has grown significantly and persevered over the years at C.A.T.S Academics," learning specialist Michelle Galambos said. "He is graduating this year finishing with one of his best semesters."

Hassey is a Senior from Surprise, Ariz. majoring in communication. Hassey is currently 12-7 in singles and 14-4 in doubles. He has the highest doubles record on the team and the fifth highest singles record. Most recently he helped the Wildcats to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009 going 2-0 in round one. 

"Carlos is on track to have his best school year academically so far," counselor Courtney Merkle said. "Despite an extremely challenging year and a tough travel schedule, Carlos has persevered. I am very proud to see his hard work pay off on and off the court."