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Florida Tech’s Soccer Scholars Shine!
Who says you can’t juggle a soccer ball and a huge GPA? Six Panthers turned heads on both the field and in the classroom, snagging spots on the College Sports Communications Academic All‑District team. These star athletes are the perfect blend of athletic grit and academic grind.
Meet the All‑District Players
- Daniela Tobon – Master’s in Conservation Tech, sun‑shining 4.00 GPA. She racked up nine points (five assists, two goals) while also lining up as a defensive dynamo.
- Kaitlin Sinkler – Junior Biomedical Science major, 3.69 GPA. First‑time All‑District lifesaver, netting 25 saves over nearly 1,600 minutes with a 0.694 goals‑against average.
- Ximena Jauregui – MBA graduate, 3.75 GPA. Off the field, she lit up the scoreboard with 14 points (six goals, two assists).
- Sara Batchadji – Physics sophomore on a pre‑med track, 4.00 GPA. Logged 1,300 minutes, scoring seven points (three goals, one assist).
- Savannah Oxley – Business & Environmental Studies junior, 3.70 GPA. Captain of the team, second year in a row on the All‑District list, tallying seven points (two goals, three assists).
- Lydia Carroll – Senior Business Administration, 3.90 GPA. Mainstay defender, starting every match with 1,600+ minutes on the pitch.
Why This Matters
College Sports Communicators (CSC) hand out Academic All‑District honors to the nation’s best scholar‑athletes. These players earn a ticket to the Academic All‑America ballot – where top performers can snag the coveted first‑, second‑, or third‑team honors announced in early December.
Florida Tech’s Soccer Journey
The Panthers have completed their ninth NCAA Tournament run, securing the No. 2 seed in the South Region and enjoying a first‑round bye. They’ll face the winner of Montevallo (seed 3) vs. Embry‑Riddle (seed 6) in the second round scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24. Kickoff at 3 p.m. at Rick Stottler Field in Melbourne.
So, here’s to the Panthers: masters of the midfield, keepers of the MVP, and masters of the margin of error. They keep proving that you can hit the goal post and the grade post alike—now that’s a win‑win.
Florida Tech’s Soccer Stars Hit the High Score—On the Field And In the Books!
When the Florida Tech Panthers hit the pitch, they’re hitting it hard. This week, six of the men’s soccer squad turned their season into a double‑black‑book triumph, snagging spots on the CSC Academic All‑District Team. It’s proof that you can launch a pass and a thesis sheet at the same time.
Meet The Scholar‑Soccer Stars
- Player A – Top of both the standings and the class
- Player B – Defender during daylight, budding scientist after dusk
- Player C – Forward with a knack for quantum physics
- Player D – Midfielder who can explain Turing machines in bro‑talk
- Player E – Goalkeeper reading calculus like it’s fantasy football commentary
- Player F – Scout who drafts essays between tactical drills
Why It’s a Big Deal
These accolades are a reminder that a university can be all about goals and grit—both on the field and in the classroom. The Panthers are proving that academic hard work is just as essential as a powerful shot.
What Next?
Florida Tech will be celebrating these academic champions with a field‑day, some tasty snacks, and maybe a final practice to cap it off. Stay tuned for the next chapter of the Panthers’ story—both on the pitch and in the hallways!
