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.
Creelyn Bastinelli delivered one of the top offensive seasons for Virginia Wesleyan women's lacrosse in 2026. The standout attacker started all 17 contests and totaled 31 goals and nine assists for 40 points while adding 33 ground balls, 28 draw controls, and 14 caused turnovers. She also paced the Marlins with five game-winning goals, showcasing her ability to impact matches in key moments while excelling academically.
Kenna Duplechin emerged as one of the Marlins' most dynamic all-around players during the 2026 campaign. Starting all 17 games, she posted 38 goals and nine assists for 47 points while collecting 55 ground balls, 57 draw controls, and 33 caused turnovers. Her production on both ends of the field helped Virginia Wesleyan to a nine-win season and earned her recognition among the nation's top scholar-athletes.
Reese Morgenthaler capped off an outstanding season by earning CSC Academic All-District honors after leading the Marlins offensively. She finished with a team-best 69 goals and 82 points across 17 appearances while adding 13 assists, 77 draw controls, 52 ground balls, and 33 caused turnovers. Morgenthaler's impact was felt across every phase of the game as she paired elite athletic performance with excellence 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.
