GREENWOOD, Ind. - A successful inaugural season in the Heart of America Athletic Conference was just the beginning of the triumphs for the William Woods Softball team in 2026. The Owls earned their maximum of five representatives on the College Sports Communicators' yearly Academic All-District® list, surpassing last year's total of two honorees as a new program high.

The five athletes to receive the honor are junior catcher Ella Aguiar, senior outfielder Lexi Lewis, senior infielder Brooklynn Spillman, sophomore pitcher Taylor Baumhoer, and junior infielder Addie Rhea. Each athlete is a first-time honoree of the Academic-All District® team. Baumhoer's dynamic season has earned herself a chance at a CSC Academic All-America® nod as well. First-, second-, and third-team Academic All-America® will be announced June 16th.

The 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

To view the CSC Academic All-District® teams or learn more about the Academic All-America® teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com.