Canton, NY – Four members of the SUNY Canton women's volleyball teams have been named to their respective Academic All-District teams.

The all-district teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on their respective playing surfaces and in the classroom.

To be eligible for the honor student-athletes need to maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, have participated in at least 90 % of their team's contests or started 66 % of their team's matches.

Sarah Balcom, Sammie Frank, Brooke Hite and Sarah Towles were all recognized for their combined accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.

Balcom, a senior Health & Fitness Promotion major, appeared in all 27 matches during her senior season with the Roos ranking first on the team in blocks (54), blocks per set (0.58) and hitting % (.323). She also finished second on the team in kills (177), kills per set (1.90) and third with 30 service aces. 

Frank, a senior Nursing major, appeared in 26 matches leading the team in assists (610), assists per set (6.70), aces (39), aces per set (0.43), while ranking third in digs (186) and digs per set (2.04).

Hite, a junior Veterinary Technology major, appeared in all 27 matches finishing the season with 122 kills (1.36/set), 23 aces, 56 digs and 25 blocks.

Towles, a senior Nursing major, appeared in all 27 matches at libero/defensive specialist for the Roos. She led the team in digs (275) and digs per set (3.09) while adding 51 assists and 18 aces.
   

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