Celebrating Academic Excellence in Swimming: Three Women Make the CSC Academic All-District® Team
Greenwood, Ind. – In an incredible achievement that highlights both athletic prowess and academic dedication, three standout swimmers from Centenary College have been named to the 2024-25 CSC Academic All-District® Women’s Swimming & Diving Team. The athletes honored are junior Adriana de la Fuente from Baton Rouge, La., and sophomores Reese Esser from Huntsville, Texas, and Sydney Welch from Moss Bluff, La. This recognition was announced by the College Sports Communicators on Tuesday.
A Testament to Hard Work and Dedication
Adriana de la Fuente, celebrating this honor for the second consecutive year, showcases the fantastic combination of athletic talent and academic excellence. For both Reese Esser and Sydney Welch, this marks their inaugural recognition, underscoring the bright futures they have ahead in both the pool and the classroom. All three women also proudly represent Centenary College as members of the prestigious Winter SCAC Academic Honor Roll.
What is the CSC Academic All-District® Team?
The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Women’s Swimming & Diving Team serves as a testament to the country’s elite student-athletes who excel in their respective sports while balancing rigorous academic responsibilities.
These athletes have demonstrated incredible skill in the pool and a commitment to their studies, earning their place on this esteemed list. More about the complete teams and full announcements can be found here.
The Path Forward: Advancing to the All-America Ballot
The recognition doesn’t stop at the district level. The Academic All-District® honorees will move forward to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot, where they could potentially be celebrated as first-, second-, or third-team Academic All-America® honorees. Announcements for these prestigious awards are expected later this month.
Supporting Student-Athletes
This initiative is further bolstered by the support of the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures, which help facilitate the rewards and recognition for student-athletes across these divisions. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America® program also receives similar assistance from its governance structure, reinforcing the importance of academics in sports.
As we celebrate these exceptional athletes, we also reflect on the various ways that sporting organizations are impacting the academic achievements of student-athletes.
#GoCentenary #CTheOpportunity – Join us in congratulating these remarkable women for their outstanding achievements in both competition and scholarship!
Whether it’s in the pool or the classroom, their dedication to excellence is a true inspiration for all aspiring student-athletes.
