GREENWOOD, Ind. - Eight members of the Washington and Lee University football team were selected to the 2025 Division III Football College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced on Tuesday.

The W&L honorees included seniors Josh Garcia and Will Knight, juniors Mac Palmer, Teddy Sparrow, Wesley Howenstein and Allan Gushue and sophomores Brennan Stout and Jack Clayton. Knight earned his third straight Academic All-District citation while Palmer joined him as a two-time honoree. Garcia, Stout, Clayton, Sparrow and Howenstein all earned the award for the first time in their careers.

The CSC (formerly CoSIDA) recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Student-athletes are eligible for this award by maintaining a 3.50 grade point average or better while playing in 90% of the program's matches or starting 66% of matches played. This award is nominated and voted upon by members of CSC. 

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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.