Four Honored as CSC Academic All-District

Oskaloosa--Four William Penn track and field athletes were honored for strong 2024 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators.

D'Artagnon Beaver (Jr., Rockford, Ill., Human Services) and Jonah Heckenberg (Sr., Stockport, Iowa, Business Management) paced the group with 4.00 Grade Point Averages entering the spring. Alexandra Rose (Sr., Quincy, Ill., Exercise Science) owned a 3.90 GPA, while Max Finley (So., Richville, N.Y., Computer Science) had a 3.54 GPA.

Beaver qualified for nationals in each the cross country, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field seasons.  Finley also qualified for cross country nationals.  Heckenberg placed as high as second in the 1,500-meter run, while Rose was fifth in the 100-meter dash.

The award combines both athletic and academic achievements.  To be eligible for the award, individuals must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically, have been enrolled at the nominating institution for one year (transfers use grades from their previous institution), and have a 3.50 Grade Point Average.  Additional competition criteria is also required.

To view the complete men's NAIA academic all-district list, click HERE

To view the complete women's NAIA academic all-district list, click HERE