Four Gannon men's swimmers - Ryan Barclay, Joey Decheck, Connor Hebert, and Andrew Smith - have been honored as CSC Academic All-District Team members for their outstanding performances in the pool and the classroom. The CSC program recognizes top student-athletes, with Barclay, a mechanical engineering major, boasting a perfect 4.0 GPA and excelling in multiple swimming events. Decheck, an applied exercise science senior, achieved five first-place finishes and strong performances at the PSACs and Magnus Cup. Hebert and Smith, both with impressive GPAs, showcased their skills in various swimming events and accrued multiple top finishes throughout the 2023-24 season.

By the Numbers
  • Barclay has a 4.0 grade-point average
  • Decheck has a 3.72 GPA
  • Hebert and Smith both have a 3.94 GPA
State of Play
  • Ryan Barclay excelled in freestyle distance, butterfly, backstroke, and individual medleys
  • Joey Decheck demonstrated strength in freestyle sprinting and relays
  • Connor Hebert's strong suits include freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly events
  • Andrew Smith showcased skills in freestyle and butterfly events
Bottom Line

The recognition of these swimmers underscores their remarkable balance of athletic and academic excellence, setting a standard for student-athletes across the nation.