Five athletes from Union College's women's cross country and track teams have been recognized for their academic and athletic achievements with selections to the 2025-26 Academic All-District teams. Juniors Annabel Dobash, Kat Doran, and Ashley Sheldon have received All-District honors for the second consecutive year, while sophomores Charlotte Knight and Kyleigh Record earned this recognition for the first time. To qualify, student-athletes must hold a GPA of 3.50 or higher and rank in the top 50 in their region for an individual event. Additionally, Ashley Sheldon has been named a finalist for the CSC Academic All-America honors, which will be announced next month.

By the Numbers
  • Five Union athletes recognized as Academic All-District.
  • Ashley Sheldon holds four USTFCCCA All-Region honors.
Yes, But

While the recognition highlights academic and athletic success, it underscores the competitive nature of collegiate sports where only the top performers receive accolades.

State of Play
  • Union's track and cross country teams continue to show strong performance academically and athletically.
  • Sheldon dominated both indoor and outdoor seasons, setting multiple program records.
What's Next

With Sheldon's advancement to the national ballot for Academic All-America honors, attention will be on the outcomes next month, potentially adding to Union's accolades.

Bottom Line

Union College's athletes exemplify the balance of excellence in academics and athletics, demonstrating that high achievement in sport complements strong scholarly performance.