GREENWOOD, Ind. - Sun Devil Women's Golf sophomore Grace Summerhays earned a spot on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced this week.
Each year, the CSC (formerly known as CoSIDA) recognizes the top student-athletes in each sport with Academic All-District and All-American distinction. Women's Golf is in the at-large category - with only the highest achievers in sports excluding football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track & field - eligible candidates for the honor.
"We are excited that Grace's dedication and hard work in the classroom was recognized," Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye. "She is a tremendous member of our team and very deserving of such an honor."
Summerhays earns the distinction thanks to a fantastic effort in the classroom this semester. The Communications major has maintained a 4.0 GPA during her sophomore season, leading by example on and off the course. She becomes the first member of Sun Devil Women's Golf to earn the exclusive honor since 2018 Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year Roberta Liti also accomplished the feat in 2018. The selection to the CSC Academic All-District Team comes just a month after her breakout season with Sun Devil Women's Golf ended with her being recognized as a Pac-12 First Team All-Conference performer.
Arizona State completed another excellent year in the classroom, emerging as one of the top academic institutions in Division I Athletics. Five total female student-athletes earned a spot on the CSC Academic All-District Award, with the Sun Devils filling all of their allotted at-large spots.
ASU on the CSC Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team
Grace Summerhays, Women's Golf
Kaylon Buckner, Lacrosse
Jada Mangahas, Gymnastics
Sarah Waters, Water Polo
Emily White, Gymnastics
MORE ABOUT THE CSC ACADEMIC HONORS
The 2023 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the athletic realm and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 21 (men) and June 22 (women). For more information about CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.
GRACE SUMMERHAYS 2023 SEASON
For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).
Each year, the CSC (formerly known as CoSIDA) recognizes the top student-athletes in each sport with Academic All-District and All-American distinction. Women's Golf is in the at-large category - with only the highest achievers in sports excluding football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track & field - eligible candidates for the honor.
"We are excited that Grace's dedication and hard work in the classroom was recognized," Head Coach Missy Farr-Kaye. "She is a tremendous member of our team and very deserving of such an honor."
Summerhays earns the distinction thanks to a fantastic effort in the classroom this semester. The Communications major has maintained a 4.0 GPA during her sophomore season, leading by example on and off the course. She becomes the first member of Sun Devil Women's Golf to earn the exclusive honor since 2018 Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the Year Roberta Liti also accomplished the feat in 2018. The selection to the CSC Academic All-District Team comes just a month after her breakout season with Sun Devil Women's Golf ended with her being recognized as a Pac-12 First Team All-Conference performer.
Arizona State completed another excellent year in the classroom, emerging as one of the top academic institutions in Division I Athletics. Five total female student-athletes earned a spot on the CSC Academic All-District Award, with the Sun Devils filling all of their allotted at-large spots.
ASU on the CSC Academic All-District® Women's At-Large Team
Grace Summerhays, Women's Golf
Kaylon Buckner, Lacrosse
Jada Mangahas, Gymnastics
Sarah Waters, Water Polo
Emily White, Gymnastics
MORE ABOUT THE CSC ACADEMIC HONORS
The 2023 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in the athletic realm and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First-, second and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 21 (men) and June 22 (women). For more information about CSC Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.
GRACE SUMMERHAYS 2023 SEASON
- Took her game to another level during a sensational sophomore season.
- First Team Pac-12 All-Conference selection.
- Currently ranked No. 56 in the country by Golfstat and No. 74 by Golfweek.
- Responsible for three Top-10 and six Top-20 finishes.
- Carded 11 rounds of par or better, including two rounds in the 60s.
- Earned two straight Top-10 finishes to end the regular season, including a sixth place at the Silverado Showdown.
- Shot a career-low 67 (-5) on the final day of the PING/ASU Invitational to move into the Top-10 (T-9th).
- Tied for fourth at the Nexus Collegiate, her best finish at a three-day event. She put together back-to-back rounds under par to cap the tournament.
- Opened the Pac-12 Preview with a 68 (-5).
- Spent her winter break earning a tie for first at the Patriot All-American Golf Tournament, featuring the top collegiate players from around the country.
For the latest updates and information on the Sun Devil Women's Golf program, follow our Twitter/Instagram accounts (@SunDevilWGolf), like our Facebook page (facebook.com/sundevilwgolf/), and visit our website (thesundevils.com).