Four members of the Penn State Altoona tennis teams were recognized for their success in the classroom on Tuesday, May 14, being named to the College Sports Communicators’ NCAA Division III Academic All-District teams.
From the Penn State Altoona women’s tennis team, Isabella Rhoades, of Tyrone, Lauren Stich, of Ellwood City, and Rachel Stricek, of Tyrone, earned spots on the CSC’s DIII Academic All-District team. On the men’s side, Casey Hess, of Annville, took a spot on the CSC DIII Academic All-District squad.
NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. — The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference continued its celebration of NCAA Division III Week on Wednesday morning by announcing its Team Peak Performer awards for the 2024-25 season.
Each year, the AMCC recognizes the teams with the highest collective grade-point averages in their respective conference sports as Team Peak Performers. The Penn State Altoona swimming teams had the highest GPAs in their respective categories, as men’s swimming compiled a 3.23 team GPA while women’s swimming recorded a 3.51 team GPA.
The men’s swimming team’s 2024-25 Peak Performer award is its 11th in program history, while the women’s swimming team earns the academic recognition for the second time.
