
Phoenix Xavier Prep's swim and dive team achieved a 3.928 GPA, earning Gold-Level Team Scholar recognition from NISCA. This distinction places them among the top academic programs in the nation.
Competitors on Phoenix Xavier Prep's swim and dive team have a 3.928 grade-point average.
Because of that, the Gators earned Gold-Level Team Scholar recognition from the National InterscholasticSwimming Coaches Association (NISCA), placing them among the top academic programs in the country.
The school announced the achievement in a media release on April 15.
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Players are intoduced before the UCLA Bruins play the South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.
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Team USA Stars guard Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns embraces former president Barack Obama in Game 1 during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Feb. 15, 2026.
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ASU Sun Devils mascot Sparky enters the court before their game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Feb. 1, 2026.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Moe Odum (5) dribbles past Colorado Buffaloes center Elijah Malone (50) in the first half at the CU Events Center in Boulder, on Feb. 7, 2026.
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This distinction is awarded to 15% of high school aquatic athletes nationally. Student-athletes must maintain a 3.75 GPA to qualify while competing at a high level and making an impact on the program.
Xavier's academic All-Americans are Audrey McEwen (swimming), Sophia Villanueva (swimming), Ellie Desmond (diving), Adriana Lauterborn (swimming), Sophie Dumanski (swimming) and Stella Vinokur (swimming).
“We are incredibly proud of these young women,” Xavier coach David Smithers said in the release. "What they’ve accomplished goes far beyond the pool.
"It takes discipline, resilience, and real commitment to excel at this level academically while competing in a demanding sport. These honors reflect who they are: driven, focused, and committed to being their best in every part of their lives.”
From left to right, Xavier swim and dive competitors received Academic All-American recognition: Audrey McEwen, Sophia Villanueva, Ellie Desmond, Adriana Lauterborn, Sophie Dumanski and Stella Vinokur.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Xavier Prep swim/dive earns academic All-American honors
Xavier Prep's swim and dive team achieved a GPA of 3.928.
They received Gold-Level Team Scholar recognition from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA).
The achievement was announced in a media release on April 15.
They are placed among the top academic programs in the country due to their Gold-Level Team Scholar recognition.

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