ARCATA, Calif. - Cal Poly Humboldt goalkeeper Ari Beddoes and defender Kyla Okamoto received All-CCAA Honorable Mention recognition for the 2026 season, the California Collegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday.
Beddoes was one of seven goalkeepers selected for honorable mention, while Okamoto joined the conference's group of 10 honorable mention defenders.

ARI BEDDOES | GOALKEEPER

Beddoes anchored one of the CCAA's strongest defensive units during her junior campaign. The San Francisco native started all 19 matches in goal and played 1,620 minutes, recording 68 saves while allowing only 12 goals.

Beddoes finished fifth in the CCAA with a 0.67 goals-against average, fourth with an .850 save percentage and fourth with nine shutouts. She also ranked seventh in the conference with 3.58 saves per match.

Her season included consecutive six-save shutouts against Cal State Los Angeles and then-No. 5 Cal Poly Pomona, earning Beddoes FloCollege/CCAA Defensive Player of the Week honors. She later posted a season-high 11 saves in a scoreless road draw against Stanislaus State.

With Beddoes in goal, the Lumberjacks recorded 10 team shutouts and surrendered only 15 goals across 19 matches, finishing with a 0.79 team goals-against average and an .824 save percentage.

KYLA OKAMOTO | DEFENDER

Okamoto earned honorable mention recognition following an impactful sophomore season along Humboldt's back line.

The Mililani, Hawai'i native helped the Lumberjacks produce 10 shutouts while also contributing offensively with four goals and eight points. Okamoto finished tied for the team lead in goals and supplied several important scores during conference play.

Okamoto scored in consecutive matches against Cal State San Marcos and San Francisco State, including the game-winning goal in Humboldt's 1-0 Pink Day victory over the Gators. She also converted a penalty kick in the 84th minute to secure a 2-2 road draw against Fresno Pacific.

In addition to her offensive production, Okamoto consistently played full matches at center back and helped Humboldt limit 10 opponents to one goal or fewer during the season.

Beddoes and Okamoto helped Cal Poly Humboldt finish the 2026 campaign with a 7-6-6 overall record and a 5-4-4 mark in CCAA competition. The Lumberjacks concluded their season with a 2-1 victory over Chico State at College Creek Field.

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