COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team earned the recognition of College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Spring Scholar All-America while six student-athletes earned First Team Scholar All-America honors

The Blue and White earned the honor after registering a team grade point average of 3.80, the third-highest GPA in Division III this season, under the head coach Kami Gardner. To earn the prestigious honor, teams are required to achieve a GPA of 3.0 or higher during the spring semester. In total, 763 teams and 18,459 student-athletes were recognized for their academic achievements this season.

Six student-athletes earned the distinction of First Team Scholar All-America for their impressive performances in the classroom and in the pool. To be recognized individually, student-athletes must have a 3.5 or higher. First Team honorees have to participate at the national championship while second team honorees must meet a B-cut time standard or qualify for a diving zone qualification meet. 

Washington and Lee's First Team Scholar All-America Honorees

• Charles Byars: Biology
• Dalton Jobe: Accounting
• Harrison Cerone: Economics
• Leighton Chapman: Environmental Studies
• Luke Nagel: Engineering
• Matt Fritz: Business

The Generals hoisted their tenth Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship this season while turning in a 19th place finish at the NCAA Championshp, their highest finish since 2018. 

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Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.