Washington College Student-Athletes Earn 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District® Honors

Four Washington College student-athletes have been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® At-Large team, honoring their outstanding achievements both in the classroom and in their respective sports. The selections include two men’s lacrosse players and two female multi-sport athletes, highlighting Washington College’s dedication to excellence on and off the field.

Washington College Student-Athletes Named to Academic All-District® Team

The College Sports Communicators (CSC) recognized Washington College with four student-athletes earning 2025-26 Academic All-District® honors in the at-large category. On the women’s side, MaryCate Anson, a standout in both field hockey and women’s lacrosse, and Maura Collins from the women’s rowing team, were honored for their scholastic and athletic excellence. On the men’s side, men’s lacrosse players Peyton Gestole and Jake Laubach received distinctions for their academic achievements alongside their athletic commitments.

The Academic All-District® awards are voted upon by district members of the CSC and represent the highest academic recognition at the district level within collegiate athletics. Winners advance to consideration for the Academic All-America® teams, making these honors an important step for student-athletes who demonstrate superior discipline in their studies and sports.

Profiles of the 2025-26 Washington College Academic All-District® Honorees

MaryCate Anson – Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse

MaryCate Anson has made a significant impact in two competitive sports at Washington College. A dual-sport athlete, she balances the rigorous training schedules of both field hockey and women’s lacrosse while maintaining strong academic performance. Anson’s selection to the Academic All-District® team underscores her commitment to excellence across multiple domains.

Maura Collins – Women’s Rowing

Maura Collins has distinguished herself as a key member of the Washington College women’s rowing squad. With strong academic credentials and athletic dedication, Collins’s recognition by the CSC highlights her as one of the region’s top collegiate rowers who also excel in the classroom.

Peyton Gestole – Men’s Lacrosse

Peyton Gestole exemplifies the student-athlete ideal within the Washington College men’s lacrosse program. His balance of athletic skill and academic success has earned him a place on the Academic All-District® team, reflecting his hard work and leadership on and off the field.

Jake Laubach – Men’s Lacrosse

Jake Laubach joins his teammate Gestole in earning Academic All-District® honors for the 2025-26 season. His academic discipline paired with his athletic contributions to the Shoremen make him a valued member of the men’s lacrosse roster and the Washington College community.

Washington College’s Academic and Athletic Commitment

Washington College continues to foster an environment where student-athletes are equipped to succeed academically while competing at a high level in collegiate sports. The achievement of these four student-athletes reflects the institutional commitment to holistic development through strong academic support systems and competitive athletic programs.

The friends and families of these athletes, along with faculty and coaching staffs, join in celebrating the Academic All-District® selections. The combined effort to promote student-athlete success represents a key focus for Washington College’s Department of Athletics.

Maryland Sports Blog Take

Washington College’s recognition on the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District® team is a testament to the exemplary balance these student-athletes maintain between academic rigor and athletic excellence. In the era of heightened demands on collegiate athletes, Washington College shows it remains a place where academic achievement is celebrated alongside athletic success.

MaryCate Anson’s ability to excel in two varsity sports while earning this academic honor is especially impressive and showcases the kind of well-rounded athlete that programs across Maryland and beyond seek to recruit and develop. Similarly, Peyton Gestole and Jake Laubach’s contributions reinforce that men’s lacrosse at Washington College is producing not just talented players but leaders on campus.

Looking forward, Washington College should continue to build upon this foundation to attract top student-athletes who strive for excellence in all facets. Fans and alum should be proud to see their Shoremen and Shorewomen recognized at this level, representing the best of Maryland collegiate sports.

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Featured image: Washington College student-athletes named to the 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District® At-Large team (Washington College Athletics).

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