General | 5/18/2026 2:50:00 PM
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (pacathletics.org) - As the academic year winds down, the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) continues to highlight the achievements of its student-athletes with the SAAC Scholar-Athlete of the Month honors.
Each month, the conference selects one male and one female upperclassmen varsity student-athlete who demonstrates academic excellence, athletic achievement, campus involvement, while holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher. For April, the PAC recognizes Faith Jones of Westminster College and Anthony Cestaro III of Washington & Jefferson College for their well-rounded accomplishments.
The female SAAC student-athlete of the month is Faith Jones.
From Volant, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Wilmington High School, Jones is a senior nursing major holding a GPA of 3.518. She was named to the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing Honor Society in March, recently graduated as valedictorian, while also serving as the student speaker for the commencement ceremonies on April 23rd. During her time at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, Jones was recognized as a DAISY Award nominee, which highlights exceptional compassion, skills, and leadership amongst students. Jones plans to continue her course work at Westminster to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Jones is a catcher and team captain for the Westminster Titans softball squad. Jones was a Second Team All-Region selection during the 2025 season. She led the PAC with 18 doubles, ranking second on the program’s single-season list. Her 41 runs scored are second-most in the PAC and she’s tied for fifth-most among the program’s single-season leaders.
Jones continued to dominate as a two-time First Team All-PAC honoree, batting .473 (26-55) with 11 doubles, 10 RBIs, and 20 runs scored during April. She helped lead the Titans to an April record of 11-3, securing the top seed in this year’s PAC Championship Tournament. On April 9th, she tallied her second four-hit game of the year in an 11-1 victory over Pitt-Bradford. Jones also produced a 16-game hitting streak spanning from March 10th through April 2nd and posted 10 multi-hit games in April alone.
Her postseason success continued, as she earned All-Tournament Team honors for the second consecutive year after leading the Titans to their third straight PAC Championship
Away from athletics and academics, Jones remains committed to serving others through health care. This summer, she will begin working in the emergency department at AHN Grove City Hospital, where she plans to continue making a meaningful impact in her community through nursing and patient care.
Female April honorable mention nominees included W&J senior Megan Joyce (golf).
The male SAAC student-athlete of the month is Anthony Cestaro III.
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, and graduate of Christian Brothers High School, W&J’s senior sprinter carries a 3.85 GPA as a biology major. He has been consistently recognized for his academic success. In his junior year, he was selected as a College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honoree. He has been recognized both on the W&J Dean’s List and the PAC Academic Honor Roll multiple times for his high performance in the classroom. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Beta scholar and member of the Phi Sigma Honor Society for Biology.
On the track, Cestaro III is a multi-time USTFCCCA All-Region Mid-Atlantic performer. During his freshman year, he helped the W&J indoor track team to a PAC Championship Title. During his sophomore season, Cestaro was All-Region in the 100-meter dash and as a senior, he earned recognition in the 200-meter dash.
This spring, on April 24th at Allegheny's Marty Goldberg Invitational, he finished second in the 100 with a time of 10.86 seconds. As of April 28th, he has been a part of 12 different top three finishes at respective PAC Championships. Cestaro III currently holds multiple school records. In indoor competition, he holds the records for the 60-meter, 200-meter, 4X400 relay, Distance Medley Relay events, along with the outdoor 100-meter record.
Off the track, Cestaro is a Matthew Brown Fellow at W&J, which is awarded to outstanding students based on community service. This program aims to connect student life with community service and is awarded to active student leaders on campus.
Male April honorable mention nominees included Bethany senior Ethan McHugh (baseball).