North Florida Softball Celebrates Academic All-District Selections
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Five North Florida (UNF) softball players have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, marking a significant achievement for the program.
Ospreys Shine On and Off the Field
Allison Benning, Lauren Brock, Chloe Culp, Hadlee Reichert, and Kylah Berry were recognized for their outstanding performance both academically and athletically. The announcement, made by the CSC on Tuesday, highlights the team’s commitment to excellence in all areas.
A Program of Academic Excellence
The University of North Florida’s softball program has a strong tradition of academic success. The five selections this year bring the program’s total to 14 CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-District Team members.Notably, 13 of these honors have been earned in the past four seasons, demonstrating a consistent focus on academic achievement.This marks the second consecutive year that UNF has had at least five players selected, underscoring the team’s dedication to balancing rigorous coursework with the demands of collegiate athletics.
Individual achievements
Benning and reichert are repeat honorees, earning their second career selections to the CSC Academic All-District Team. Culp,Brock,and Berry are first-time recipients of this prestigious award. The players represent a diverse range of academic pursuits, with Benning, Reichert, and Berry completing their bachelor’s degrees, while Culp and Brock pursued master’s degrees at UNF.
- Allison benning: Communications (3.98 GPA)
- Lauren Brock: Master’s of Education in Athletic Governance (4.0 GPA)
- Chloe Culp: Master’s of Public Administration (3.68 GPA)
- Hadlee Reichert: Communications (3.72 GPA)
- Kylah Berry: Psychology (3.50 GPA)
Pro Tip
Maintaining a high GPA while competing in collegiate athletics requires exceptional time management and dedication. Student-athletes often utilize resources such as academic advisors and tutoring services to balance their responsibilities.
Academic Excellence Defined
The CSC Academic All-District Team recognizes student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. Honorees advance to the All-American round, with the CSC academic All-America Team selections scheduled for release on Tuesday, June 17.
About the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Award
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Softball Teams honor the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined achievements in athletics and academics. The CSC Academic All-America program recognizes honorees across 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 on June 17. The Division II and III CSC academic All-America programs receive partial financial support from the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures, assisting CSC with awards fulfillment. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America program is partially supported through the NAIA national office.
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Did You Know?
The college Sports Communicators (CSC), formerly known as CoSIDA, has been recognizing student-athletes for their academic achievements since 1952.
