Four Carleton College women's swimming and diving athletes received Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for excellence in both athletics and academics. Senior Stephanie Baranov and junior Hailey Westrup were recognized for the second consecutive year, while junior Emma Yao and sophomore Nina Schwab earned the award for the first time. The criteria included a minimum 3.50 GPA, participation in 75% of competitions or top-eight finishes at conference championships. Baranov and Westrup contributed significantly to their team's success in recent MIAC Championships, while Yao and Schwab also achieved commendable results in individual and team events.

By the Numbers
  • Baranov earned nine career All-Conference awards, including four from the 2026 MIAC Championships.
  • Westrup was the MIAC runner-up on both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving boards and is a three-time NCAA Diving Regional qualifier.
State of Play
  • Westrup and Schwab are among 91 athletes advancing to the CSC Academic All-America ballot.
  • First-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced later this month.
What's Next

As the announcement for Academic All-America honors approaches, the spotlight will remain on the performance and academic achievements of these athletes, with potential recognition on a national level for their dual accomplishments.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these four athletes highlights Carleton College's commitment to balancing academic excellence with athletic performance, reinforcing the importance of student-athlete success beyond the pool.