NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, May 27, 2025) -- The 2025 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, have been announced, with 30 from the NEWMAC garnering the accolade including Salve Regina University seniors Morganti Bello, Sam Franceschi, Alex Kelly, and junior Skylar Wicklund.
 
The 2025 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the diamond and in the classroom.

Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Student-athletes selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists are denoted with an asterisk and will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 17, 2025.
 
NEWMAC honorees are listed below.
 
Sophia Pak*, Babson College
Moira O'Reilly*, Babson College
Cameron Whiteford, Babson College                      
Grace Beaulieu, Emerson College
Caleigh Sheehan, Emerson College
Sam Zannotti, Emerson College
Jessica Gomez, Emerson College
Riley Caiazza, Emerson College
Mackenzie Bivin*, MIT
Kennedy Adkison*, MIT
Ava Ladd*, MIT
Olivia Scarpaci, MIT
Alex Kelly, Salve Regina University
Sam Franceschi, Salve Regina University
Morganti Bello, Salve Regina University
Skylar Wicklund, Salve Regina University
Amelia DeRosa, Springfield College
Kate Katsetos, Springfield College
Lily McCauliffe, Springfield College
Carissa Pecchia, Springfield College
Lauren Young, Wellesley College
Andrea Delgado, Wellesley College
Emeline Gaunce, Wellesley College
Alena Mulhern, Wellesley College
Sarah Wicker, Wellesley College
Meg Sherwood, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Naomi Boldebuck, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Destiny Lum, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Virginia McKinney*, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Sandy Fairbairn*, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

About the NEWMAC
The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, United States Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with four Associate Members: Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), and United States Merchant Marine Academy (Football), while sponsoring 20 sports.