By PATRICK MEEHAN, Centenary Assistant AD for Communications
Five Centenary softball student-athletes were named to the 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams by the College Sports Communicators, the organization announced on Tuesday.
The 2026 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
The five Ladies recognized are all seniors — Emma Crow, Morgan Dawson, Abigail Hodgson, Alexis Roach, and Laine Sullivan. Crow and Sullivan each made the prestigious team for the second time in their career, Dawson for the first time, Hodgson for the third time, and Roach for the first time.
To qualify for Academic All-District, student-athletes must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50, be at least a sophomore academically and athletically and appear in 90 percent of their team’s games or start 66 percent of them.
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP RENEWAL: Centenary Athletics proudly announces an extension of its partnership with Rice & Kendig, the Official Law Firm of Centenary Athletics, following another major donation to the College’s athletics booster club, the C Club.
The donation is the largest gift to The C Club ever and further enhances the relationship between the local law firm and the college.
“Centenary College Athletics is proud to partner with Rice & Kendig as a sponsor for Ladies and Gents sports,” said Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr.
The connection between Rice & Kendig and Centenary College is deeply rooted. One of the firm’s partners, Marshall Rice, is a 2000 graduate of Centenary. His father, Carl Rice, who founded the firm, is also a proud Centenary alumnus, a member of the Class of 1967. Their enduring support of the institution reflects a multigenerational commitment to Centenary’s mission and values. Six employees of Rice & Kendig are Centenary alumni, three of whom are attorneys.
CAMP SEASON: Summer camps are underway on the Centenary campus and registration is now available for the sports of basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Check www.Gocentenary.com for camp dates and cost, and more details.