Seven student-athletes from the Penn State Altoona swimming program were recognized for their standout performances in the classroom on April 1 when the College Sports Communicators announced their 2024-25 NCAA Division III Academic All-District teams.
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Four Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball student-athletes were recognized by the College Sports Communicators for their success in the classroom as the CSC announced its 2024 NCAA Division III Academic All-District women’s volleyball team on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
To be eligible for a spot on the Academic All-District team, student-athletes must meet certain academic and athletic requirements. Academically, student-athletes must be at least sophomores while holding cumulative grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher. Athletically, players must be starters or key reserves who have played in at least 90 percent of their team's matches, or started 66% of the matches. Nominators could submit up to four qualified student-athletes per team.
The four Penn State Altoona women’s volleyball student-athletes named to the CSC’s NCAA Division III Academic All-District team are:
- -LiberoAnna Batrus, of Altoona, majoring in business management and marketing
- Middle blocker Taylor Myers, of Morrisdale, majoring in nursing
- Middle blocker Makenna Port, Bellefonte, majoring in elementary and early childhood education
- Outside hitter Lia Simanski, of Altoona, majoring in business
