Six Augsburg University student-athletes from women鈥檚 hockey, wrestling, and lacrosse have been recognized as part of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team. This list includes two repeat honorees, Nora Stepan and Emily Schoeberl, along with first-time recipients Kate Haug, Tenley Stewart, Paige Haaf, and Leila Klym. Stepan will move on to the CSC Academic All-America ballot for her distinguished academic and athletic achievements. The Academic All-District team honors those with a GPA above 3.50 and exceptional sports credentials.

By the Numbers
  • Nora Stepan: 3.99 GPA, led MIAC with 17 goals, 15 assists for 32 points.
  • Emily Schoeberl: 4.00 GPA, 108-game career with 22 goals, 24 assists for 46 points.
  • Kate Haug: 3.94 GPA, scored 11 goals and 9 assists in the recent season.
  • Leila Klym: 4.00 GPA, recorded 21 goals and 4 assists in 37 games over her career.
State of Play
  • The CSC Academic All-District team recognizes athletes across 13 NCAA sports, including hockey and lacrosse.
  • Student-athletes must demonstrate strong academic performance and athletic excellence to be nominated.
What's Next

Nora Stepan is set to compete for the CSC Academic All-America honors, with results to be announced on July 7. Other honorees may also pursue further recognition based on their ongoing academic and athletic performance.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these Auggies underscores the commitment to academic excellence in athletics, highlighting the importance of balancing education and sport鈥攁n essential trait for future endeavors of student-athletes.