Six student-athletes from Black Hills State University's women's soccer team achieved the CSC Academic All-District® recognition for the 2025 season, marking the second consecutive year with the maximum number of honorees. The recipients include Rylee Barnes, Bailey Smith, Whitney Hansen, Ainsley Wilson, Katy Vinton, and Lena Homan, all of whom are now finalists for the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. These athletes not only excelled on the field, contributing to a record-breaking defensive season, but also maintained high academic standards with GPAs of 3.57 to 4.00. The announcement of the CSC Academic All-America® honorees will take place on December 16, 2025.

By the Numbers
  • Six BHSU women’s soccer players received CSC Academic All-District® recognition.
  • The team set a school record by limiting opponents to 25 goals, 200 shots, and 103 shots on goal.
State of Play
  • All six award recipients played pivotal roles, appearing in every match and contributing to team achievements.
  • The team recorded five shutouts, the highest in school history, and established a record for goals scored against (25).
What's Next

The six student-athletes will advance to the next stage of voting for the CSC Academic All-America® honors, further emphasizing the academic and athletic excellence within the program.

Bottom Line

The achievements of these student-athletes highlight the strong combination of academic excellence and athletic prowess at Black Hills State University, setting a standard for future student-athletes to aspire to.