CLINTON, S.C. – Sophomore Mary Ellen Longmire of the Presbyterian College women's tennis team earned a place on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team on Tuesday (May 12).
The award recognizes the nation's premier student-athletes for their achievements in competition and academics. Longmire satisfied the high criteria necessary to be included among this distinguished group.
Longmire had a terrific season with the Blue Hose, shining in her sophomore year. She tied with Ladina Bruhin for the most singles victories on the team with nine. She closed out the season on a four-match win streak, playing primarily on court six. In doubles, she and partner Grace Katzman were dominant in 2026, boasting a 10-3 record as a team to lead Presbyterian. The duo owned an impressive 9-2 record on court two.
Off the court, Longmire has been just as excellent in the classroom. She has been named to the President's List twice for having a perfect 4.0 GPA. She has earned a spot on the Dean's list as well, boasting a cumulative 3.93 GPA. She was named to the Big South All-Academic Team in 2026.
This is the first CSC academic honor for Longmire.
To be considered for CSC Academic All-District honors, student-athletes must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average, must be in the lineup for 75 percent of an institution's days of competition, and must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically.
