Four Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
CRETE, Neb. — Four members of the Doane University women's soccer program have earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District® honors, recognizing outstanding achievement both on the field and in the classroom.
Doane's 2025 honorees include McKenna Rathbun, Virginia Johnson, Myridean Lehman, and Isabella Caranna. The quartet played pivotal roles in helping the Tigers to an 8-9-2 overall record and a 6-4-1 finish in Great Plains Athletic Conference play this fall.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE
The CSC Academic All-District® program honors the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in academics and athletics across NCAA and NAIA divisions. Honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot, with national selections to be announced December 17.
DOANE'S 2025 HONOREES
McKenna Rathbun (Sr., Defender) — Rathbun led the Tigers in nearly every offensive category, finishing the season with eight goals, five assists, and 21 total points while anchoring the defensive backline. She started all 19 matches and recorded four game-winning goals, ranking among the GPAC leaders in scoring.
Virginia Johnson (Jr., Goalkeeper) — A mainstay in goal, Johnson appeared in 15 matches and posted a .832 save percentage with 79 total saves and four shutouts. Her 1.16 goals-against average placed her among the top goalkeepers in the conference, anchoring a defense that allowed just 1.21 goals per game.
Myridean Lehman (Jr., Defender) — Lehman started all 19 matches and logged 1,234 minutes, providing leadership and consistency along the back line. She helped Doane's defense hold opponents to fewer than 10 shots on goal per match and contributed a perfect 1.000 shot-on-goal percentage in limited attacking opportunities.
Isabella Caranna (So., Midfielder) — Caranna appeared in 18 matches, offering steady midfield control and composure in transition. She finished the season with a .500 shot-on-goal percentage and was instrumental in maintaining possession and balance across the Tigers' formation.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"We're extremely proud of these four student-athletes," said Head Coach Jen Kennedy-Croft. "They represent the best of Doane University — excelling in the classroom while making an impact on the field. This honor reflects their commitment, discipline, and leadership."
ABOUT CSC ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT®
The College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® program recognizes the top student-athletes across the country for combined academic and athletic excellence. Honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot, with national awardees to be announced December 17.
Doane University Athletics competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and the NAIA, fostering academic integrity, athletic excellence, and leadership development among its student-athletes.
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