Texas Woman's University Gymnastics Team celebrates five athletes earning 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors for their exceptional academic and athletic performance. The recipients, Caroline Bowns, Kyleigh Ghanbari, Sophie Hernandez, Sophia Isbell, and Kami Zarlengo, each demonstrated extraordinary achievements with GPAs above 3.7. This recognition highlights their commitment to excellence in competition, with the team concluding a historic season by securing their 14th National Championship title. Head Coach Lisa Bowerman praised their dedication, stating they embody the ideal of striving for excellence in both academics and athletics. Eligible nominees must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 and rank in the top 75 within their NCAA event division.

By the Numbers
  • All honorees have GPAs above 3.7, demonstrating academic excellence.
  • The gymnastics team won their 14th National Championship Title this season.
State of Play
  • Five Pioneers named to the All-District Team are vying for CSC Academic All-America recognition.
  • The gymnastics team achieved significant competitive success, including qualifications for NCAA Regionals for multiple athletes.
What's Next

The announcement of first-, second-, and third-team Academic All-American honorees will occur on July 7, 2026, potentially recognizing more achievements from the Pioneers.

Bottom Line

These honors not only reflect personal academic excellence but also solidify Texas Woman's University Gymnastics Team's reputation for nurturing well-rounded student-athletes dedicated to success in both athletics and academia.