Three Evergreen State College student-athletes have earned Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for the 2025-26 academic year. Alauna Carstens, Claire Ryan, and Izabelle Trefts were recognized for their academic achievements and athletic performance in cross country and track and field. Carstens was also nominated for the national Academic All-America ballot. All three athletes meet the criteria of a minimum 3.5 GPA and significant performance in their respective sports.

By the Numbers
  • Alauna Carstens has been named All-American eight times across various competitions, including cross country and marathon.
  • Claire Ryan set the Evergreen school record in the women's hammer throw with a distance of 43.83 meters (143' 9").
State of Play
  • Carstens placed fourth at the 2025 NAIA Championships and won the 2025 Cascade Collegiate Conference Championship.
  • Trefts set the national collegiate record for the 3,000-meter race walk at the 2026 NAIA Indoor Championships, completing it in 13:11.95.
What's Next

The student-athletes are expected to compete in upcoming national events, with Carstens aiming for further All-America honors and Trefts preparing for international competition with Team USA. Both Ryan and Carstens will continue their academic and athletic pursuits with the goal of maintaining their All-District status in the future.

Bottom Line

The academic and athletic achievements of Carstens, Ryan, and Trefts highlight the successful integration of sports and academics at Evergreen State College, setting a robust standard for future student-athletes.