Softball | 5/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
Five members of the Gannon University softball program have been named to the 2025–26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® Team, recognizing their excellence both academically and athletically.
The CSC Academic All-District® program honors the nation's top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic success across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, and the NAIA. Academic All-District® qualifiers advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot, with honorees announced on Tuesday, June 16.
To be eligible for CSC Academic All-District® consideration in softball, student-athletes must compete in at least 90 percent of their institution's games played or start in at least 66 percent of contests. Pitchers must make a minimum of 17 appearances or pitch at least 35 innings.
Gannon's five selections helped lead the Golden Knights to a 19-23 overall record and a 12-16 mark in PSAC Western Division play during the 2026 season.
Gannon University – CSC Academic All-District® Softball Honorees
- Jenna Clontz (Kittanning, Pa./Armstrong) – Designated Player – Education, 3.81 GPA
- Alaina Whipkey (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) – Infielder – Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3.66 GPA
- Ashley Fox (Cowansville, Pa./Karns City) – Outfielder – Mechanical Engineering, 3.96 GPA
- Josie Spano (Hudson, Ohio/Western Reserve Academy) – Pitcher/Infielder – Physical Therapy, 4.00 GPA
- Sadie Carroll (North Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover) – Utility – Pre-Physical Therapy, 3.58 GPA
