Virginia Wesleyan University placed six student-athletes on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, recognizing excellence both in competition and in the classroom. Representing the Marlins were field hockey standouts
Ashlyn Boykin,
Breanna Gable, and
Regan Wells, along with women's lacrosse selections Creelyn Bastinelli, Kenna Duplechin, and Reese Morgenthaler. The CSC Academic All-District program recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate elite performance athletically while maintaining high academic achievement.
Ashlyn Boykin earned Academic All-District honors following a strong season anchoring the Virginia Wesleyan defense. Appearing in all 16 contests, she helped guide a young Marlins squad through the 2025 campaign while contributing to a unit that recorded six defensive saves and held opponents scoreless in multiple contests. Her consistency and leadership on the back line were matched by excellence in the classroom throughout the academic year.
Breanna Gable was a key piece of the Marlins lineup, appearing in all 16 games and providing steady play throughout the season. Her contributions came beyond the stat sheet as she helped Virginia Wesleyan maintain structure defensively while supporting transition opportunities across the field. Gable's selection highlights her commitment to balancing success in both academics and athletics.
Regan Wells put together a well-rounded campaign for the Marlins and was one of the team's primary distributors in the attack. Playing in 15 contests, she finished among the team leaders with three assists while adding valuable possession play and experience throughout the lineup. Her Academic All-District recognition reflects excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Virginia Wesleyan's six selections highlight the continued commitment across Marlins athletics to achieving success both academically and competitively, reinforcing the department's emphasis on developing complete student-athletes.