ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. – Four members of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer team have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Division III Women’s Soccer Academic All-District® team for the 2024 season, as announced Tuesday afternoon. This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding achievements on the field and in the classroom.
Graduate student Flor Katz-Starr, seniors Cicely Clark and Morgan Kresslein, and sophomore Allie Petryszak received the honor, with Katz-Starr, Clark, and Kresslein being repeat selections.
Recognizing Academic and Athletic Excellence
The CSC Academic All-District® Women’s Soccer Teams celebrate the nation’s top student-athletes across NCAA Division I, II, III, and NAIA divisions. To qualify, nominees must maintain a minimum 3.50 GPA and demonstrate high athletic performance. Communications directors from participating institutions nominate deserving players.
Profiles of the Honorees
Flor Katz-Starr
- Academic Achievements: Three-time Academic All-District honoree (2022, 2023, 2024).
- Academics: Environmental studies major and biology minor, 3.55 GPA.
- Athletic Performance: Two-year team captain, Second Team All-United East Conference. The 5-foot-2 midfielder contributed four assists this season.
Cicely Clark
- Academic Achievements: Three-time Academic All-District honoree.
- Academics: Marine science and biology double major, 3.92 GPA.
- Athletic Performance: The 5-foot-6 defender/midfielder appeared in all 23 games, starting 22. She contributed to 18 shutouts while adding a goal and four assists. Clark earned Second Team All-United East honors and was named United East Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 21.
Morgan Kresslein
- Academic Achievements: Three-time Academic All-District honoree, Elite 20 Award recipient.
- Academics: Neuroscience and biology double major, 4.0 GPA.
- Athletic Performance: Recorded three goals and one assist, earning Third Team All-United East honors. The Elite 20 Award recognizes her as the student-athlete with the highest GPA among the final two teams in the conference tournament.
Allie Petryszak
- Academic Achievements: First-time Academic All-District selection.
- Academics: Business major and sociology minor, 3.61 GPA.
- Athletic Performance: First Team All-United East selection. The 5-foot-3 defender scored four goals, including three game-winners, while contributing to 18 shutouts.
Advancing to Academic All-America®
Clark and Petryszak will advance to the CSC Academic All-America® national ballot, with first-, second-, and third-team honorees to be announced on Dec. 11, 2024. This next stage further distinguishes academic and athletic excellence on a national level.
About the Program
St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s soccer program continues to combine academic rigor with competitive success. These honors underscore the dedication of the players and staff to fostering excellence in every aspect of student-athlete development.
