HENNIKER, N.H. – Five members of the New England College softball team were named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, announced by the CSC on Tuesday. 

The 2025-26 Academic All-District Teams, selected by the College Sport Communicators, recognize the nation's top student athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. 

Seniors Grace Giesler (La Mirada, Calif.) and Ashleigh Lemay (Derry, N.H.) conclude their Pilgrims careers as two-time honorees, while fellow seniors Wren Anhalt (Brooksville, Fla.) and Emma Lopez (Downey, Calif.), along with junior Kate Gagne (Portsmouth, N.H.) are honored as first-time recipients.  

The full CSC Academic All-District team can be found here. 

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