Five members of the Saint Francis softball team—Annabelle Farmer, Aliya Garroway, Kate Hrinda, Olivia Kolowitz, and Morgan Pasternak—have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. Farmer, Garroway, and Kolowitz are repeat honorees, while Hrinda and Pasternak earn their first distinctions. This recognition underscores the team's strong performance both academically and athletically during the season.

By the Numbers
  • Farmer recorded a 3.94 GPA, with 9 home runs and 70 total bases.
  • Garroway achieved a 3.95 GPA, leading the team with 44 walks and scoring 33 runs.
  • Pasternak, with a 3.61 GPA, led in RBIs (42) and home runs (11) in her sophomore year.
Yes, But

While the recognition highlights academic excellence, it raises questions about how these accolades might influence future recruitment and scholarship opportunities for the program.

State of Play
  • Saint Francis softball has accumulated 20 All-District honors since 2022, ranking second among all sports at the institution.
  • The program has a total of 36 All-District selections, only two behind football for the all-time lead.
What's Next

The program aims to maintain its high academic standards and athletic performance, potentially contributing to increased visibility and recruitment of talented student-athletes in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis softball's success reflects a powerful blend of academic achievement and athletic prowess. Sustaining this balance may lead to elevated recognition and recruitment opportunities in the future.