Four members of the College of Saint Benedict swim and dive team have earned the prestigious College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors: senior Megan Bartels and juniors Mary Morris, Jayda Alholm, and Haley Zelen. This recognition highlights their excellence both on the field and in academics. The All-America庐 honorees will be revealed on April 28, 2026. All four athletes also received all-conference honors from the MIAC after a successful championship meet, where the team finished fifth with aprogram record of 467 points since the 2011-12 season.

By the Numbers
  • Morris has a total of 11 All-MIAC honors in her career so far.
  • Zelen earned the program's first-ever MIAC Swimmer of the Year title and recorded three individual titles at the MIAC Championships.
  • The swim and dive team鈥檚 467 points at the MIAC Championships is their highest since the 2011-12 season.
State of Play
  • All four honorees made significant contributions during the MIAC Championships.
  • Team dynamics are strengthened by both individual achievements and collaborative relay successes.
  • Zelen鈥檚 groundbreaking titles indicate a growing competitive edge for the program.
What's Next

The program will look to build on its momentum from this season into future competitions. Anticipation builds for the announcement of Academic All-America honorees on April 28. Additionally, the team's achievements at the MIAC Championships may attract further interest and recruitment opportunities for the program.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these athletes underscores the dual commitment to academic excellence and athletic performance at the College of Saint Benedict, marking a promising future for both the individuals and the swim and dive program as a whole.