GREENWOOD, Ind. – The University of Sioux Falls softball program placed four student-athletes on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team, as seniors Addison Heule, Kyra Knudson, Maddi Duncan, and Ava Mejia were recognized for their combined excellence in the classroom and on the field.

Highlighting the group, Duncan was selected as a CSC Academic All-America® finalist and will advance to the national ballot, with first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America® honorees set to be announced on June 2.

The CSC Academic All-District® program recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their academic and athletic achievements, with honorees selected by College Sports Communicators members across NCAA and NAIA divisions.

Duncan adds yet another accolade to a historic senior campaign in the circle for the Cougars. One of the most decorated pitchers in program history, she has continued to rewrite the USF record book while serving as one of the team's most dependable leaders both athletically and academically. Her advancement to the Academic All-America ballot places her among the nation's elite student-athletes in NCAA Division II softball.

Heule has been a steady veteran presence for the Cougars throughout her career, making an impact both offensively and defensively while establishing herself as a respected leader within the program.

Knudson has delivered a standout senior season at the plate, emerging as one of the team's top offensive contributors while balancing success in the classroom with her performance on the field.

Mejia has provided valuable leadership and consistency for the Cougars, contributing across multiple areas while helping set the standard for the program's senior class.

The four honorees helped lead Sioux Falls through a strong 2026 campaign, continuing the program's tradition of success both in competition and in the classroom.

For more information on the CSC Academic All-America® program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.

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