Four student-athletes from the University of St. Francis baseball team have been selected for the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) NAIA Academic All-District Team, recognizing their excellence in both academics and athletics. The honorees include Quinn McGuire, Cody Nold, Jacob Jurka, and Noah Munson. To qualify, they had to maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher while demonstrating elite performance on the field. Jurka and McGuire were repeat recipients, while Nold and Munson earned the honor for the first time. The award highlights the players' commitment to their sport and education.

By the Numbers
  • Jurka had a 2-3 record, with a 5.48 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 46.0 innings.
  • Munson achieved a .330 batting average with 33 hits in 40 games.
State of Play
  • USF baseball finished the season with a 21-30 overall record and a 17-15 conference record.
  • The team placed fifth among nine teams in their conference.
What's Next

The CSC Academic All-America honorees will be announced later this month in categories across different divisions. The achievements of these players may boost the program's visibility and recruitments for the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these four athletes underscores the successful balance of academics and athletics, reinforcing the importance of educational excellence in collegiate sports.