MANKATO, Minn. - The 2025-26 Academic All-District Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, were released Tuesday and five Bethany student-athletes were recognized for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. 

Bethany softball players earning the honor this year include Emily Doyle, Addie Ahern, Aliya Edbom-Kehler, Carly Nelson, and Avery Carlson. These outstanding student-athletes are nominated by their sports information director, must be at least a sophomore, and must have a minimum 3.50 GPA. They must also meet high athletic standards that include competing in at least 90 percent of the institution's games played or start in at least 66 percent of the games. Doyle has advanced to the Academic All-America ballot where First-, Second- and Third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 16.