By: Madie Brink
May 16, 2023
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released their 2023 Academic All-District Teams today with five Cougar softball players earning this years honors.
The 2023 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 6. The CSC Academic All-District® teams include the student-athletes listed on the following pages.
HONOREES
Rylie Jones So. Yutan, Neb. 3.84 Business Admin.
Megan Lawson Jr. Omaha, Neb. 3.73 Exercise Science
Lexie Swift Gr. Omaha, Neb. 3.73 Business Admin. (MBA)
Kennedy Thomas Sr. Ankeny, Iowa 3.73 Elementary Education
Kait Van Der Zwaag Gr. Hull, Iowa 3.57 Business Admin. (MBA)
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