MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Thanks to their success on the field and in the classroom this spring, a pair of Penn State Harrisburg softball players in Kierstyn Smith and Aspen Walker have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.


The 2025-26 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 honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.


Smith closed out her career displaying her versatility at first base and inside the circle. At the plate, the senior slashed .282/.316/.338 and finished with 20 hits on the season, including four doubles. The Millersburg, Pa. native drove in 10 runs, scored nine more, and worked four walks. Inside the circle, she earned a pair of wins, threw two complete games, and struck out 13 batters. Smith finished her career ranked top-10 all-time in program history in ERA, wins, shutouts, and appearances. She was named to the United East All-Conference Third Team for her efforts and earned her Human Development and Family Studies degree in May.


Walker wrapped up her career with another monster year at the plate, slashing .367/.423/.486 with a .909 OPS. The senior racked up 40 hits, including a home run and 10 doubles to go along with 33 runs and 21 RBIs. The Dalmatia, Pa. native also finished the year with 53 total bases, 11 walks, and three stolen bases. The catcher completed the spring with a 1.000 fielding percentage, 174 putouts, and 13 assists behind the dish. She surpassed the 100-hit mark for her career earlier this season, finished her career ranked top-10 all-time in program history in slugging percentage, runs, RBIs, and doubles, and graduated with her degree in Biobehavioral Health in May. 


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