Four members of the Holy Cross women鈥檚 swimming and diving team have earned Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators. The honorees include Kat Anticev, Devin Brindle, Nora Herbstzuber, and Megan Nelson, all of whom excel in both athletics and academics. Each has made significant contributions during the recent Patriot League Championship events while maintaining impressive GPAs across their respective majors. Holy Cross finished the 2025-2026 season with a 2-5 record in dual meets and ninth place at the championships.

By the Numbers
  • Anticev: 7th in 1,650-yard freestyle, 19th in 500-yard freestyle, holds school records in 1,000 (10:18.34) and 1,650 yards (17:05.89).
  • Brindle: 15th in 100-yard butterfly, holds fastest times in the program for 50 (23.56) and 100-yard freestyle (51.17).
  • Herbstzuber: 17th in 100-yard breaststroke, 3.95 GPA, 2nd all-time in program for both the 100 (1:03.94) and 200-yard breaststrokes (2:20.46).
  • Nelson: 17th in 200-yard butterfly, 3.52 GPA, 2nd fastest in program history for 200-yard butterfly (2:05.34).
State of Play
  • Holy Cross finished ninth at the Patriot League Championship and had a dual meet record of 2-5 this season.
  • The team continues to achieve academic excellence alongside performance in swimming events.
What's Next

As the team looks ahead to the upcoming season, maintaining academic standards and enhancing athletic performance will be priorities. Continued training and development could lead to better results in future league competitions.

Bottom Line

The impressive academic achievements of these athletes highlight the dedication of Holy Cross students to excel both in and out of the pool. Their success serves as motivation for future competitors to strive for balance between academics and athletics.