Mariellyn Vivo Conference Coordinator | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
Mariellyn Vivo Conference Coordinator | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois
College Sports Communicators (CSC) has unveiled the Academic All-District Women’s Basketball teams for the 2024-25 season. This announcement includes 25 student-athletes representing the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW), highlighting their excellence in both basketball and academics.
CSC's initiative aims to honor top student-athletes for their dual achievements in sports and scholarly pursuits. Those athletes designated as Academic All-America finalists, marked with an asterisk, will proceed to the national ballot. The final selections will be revealed on April 16, 2025, following a vote by CSC members.
The All-District team for women's basketball features student-athletes from several institutions:
- Augustana sees contributions from Emma Berg, Paige Melton, and Cali Papez.
- From Carroll, Natalie Gricius, Chloe Halverson, Olivia Rangel, and Emilie Wizner are recognized, with Gricius, Halverson, and Rangel marked with an asterisk.
- Carthage's representatives include Emma Carlson, Malia Green, Elena Knebel, and Emma Thistle.
- Elmhurst celebrates MC Brown, Kristin Bukata, Natalie Harty, and Lindsay Novak, with Bukata an All-America finalist.
- Illinois Wesleyan showcases Lauren Huber, Mallory Powers, and Sawyer White, with Huber and Powers as finalists.
- Millikin has Kyleigh Block and Emily White on the list.
- North Central acknowledges Megan McClure and Jocelyn Trotter.
- From Wheaton, the honored are Alexis Martin, Kate Oliver, and Annika Richardson, with Richardson moving forward as a finalist.
The selection underscores the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes both in sports and academics. Their achievements set a standard for excellence in collegiate athletics.