Four Volleyball Falcons receive CSC Academic All-District recognition

WICHITA, Kan. – The Friends University Volleyball Falcons have placed the maximum four student-athletes on the CSC Academic All-District list, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced today (Dec. 16).

To be nominated for this award, the student-athlete must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade-point-average, be at least a sophomore in both academic and athletic standing and participate in 90 % of the team's matches OR start at least 66 % of the team's matches.

Those with the highest athletic credentials move on to the Academic All-America ballot, set to be announced on Jan. 13, 2026.

Check out AcademicAllAmerica.com for more info on the CSC Academic All-District and Academic All-America Teams program.

The four Falcon volleyball student-athletes that received this award are listed below:

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Players Mentioned

#24 Grace McClintock: OH/RS; 5' 11"; Junior

#10 Sofia Mekelburg: S/RS; 5' 9"; Sophomore

#5 Sutton Thompson: DS/L; 5' 5"; Junior

#15 Natalie Castillo: MH; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#24 Grace McClintock
: 5' 11"; Junior
: OH/RS

#10 Sofia Mekelburg
: 5' 9"; Sophomore
: S/RS

#5 Sutton Thompson
: 5' 5"; Junior
: DS/L

#15 Natalie Castillo
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: MH