Four members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's swimming and diving team have achieved 2025-26 NCAA Division III Academic All-District庐 honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Senior Jonah Elfers and juniors Davin Evans and Tyler Hartmann, along with sophomore Nathaniel Gehm, earned this recognition for their performance both in academics and athletics. All three upperclassmen are repeat honorees from the previous year.

By the Numbers
  • Jonah Elfers has a 3.68 GPA and finished second in the 100 butterfly at the WIAC Championships.
  • Davin Evans holds a 3.97 GPA and ranked fourth in the 400 I.M. at the WIAC Championships.
  • Tyler Hartmann boasts a 3.85 GPA and won the 50 freestyle at the 2026 WIAC Championships.
  • Nathaniel Gehm has a perfect 4.00 GPA and competed in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke at the league championships.
Yes, But

While the recognition highlights academic and athletic excellence, it raises questions about the balance student-athletes must maintain in managing rigorous academic workloads alongside competitive sports commitments.

State of Play
  • The Academic All-District庐 Team recognizes student-athletes for their combined achievements in athletics and academics.
  • Elfers, Evans, and Hartmann have achieved this honor for the second consecutive year, indicating their sustained performance.
  • The selection process for Academic All-America庐 follows, with honorees from each district considered for national recognition.
What's Next

The names of the first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America庐 honorees will be released on April 29, 2026, showcasing the nation鈥檚 top performers among similar athletes across different divisions.

Bottom Line

This achievement not only underscores the individual successes of the UWL swimmers but also emphasizes the importance of academic excellence in collegiate athletics, setting a benchmark for future student-athletes.