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Football lands four on CSC Academic All-District® teams

1/7/2025 1:17:00 PM

By: Hayden Mangan, Assistant AD-Communications & Fan Engagement

DURANGO, Colo. – Four student-athletes from the Fort Lewis football team have been recognized for their efforts on the field and in the classroom, earning a nod to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® teams, the organization announced on Tuesday.

All four Skyhawks have earned their first-ever nods to the CSC Academic All-District® teams.

The 2024-25 Academic All-District® football 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 football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

Select Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced January 28, 2025.

Fort Lewis' leading receiver in 2024, junior Christopher Thomas Jr., leads the group after hauling in 297 yards and one touchdown on his 26 receptions for the year. Thomas Jr. led all Skyhawks in both receiving yards and total receptions. Off the field, the Glendale, Arizona, native owns a 3.65 Grade Point Average (GPA) studying Marketing.

Sophomore fullback Maddax Schaefer owns the highest GPA of the group, boasting a 3.90 GPA studying History and Secondary Education. On the field, Schaefer was a member of the defense and special teams where he posted five tackles, including three solo, one tackle for 13 yards of loss, and forced one fumble.

Senior wide receiver Jacob Burr is the second receiver among Skyhawks to earn a nod to the Academic All-District® teams. A two-year Skyhawk, Burr recorded 10 catches for 105 yards while also finishing his career a perfect one-for-one in passing with a 24-yard completion for a touchdown. In the classroom, Burr posted a 3.77 GPA studying Sport Administration.

Tight end and Upland, California, native Christopher Ponce rounds of the Skyhawks' 2024-25 honorees. The junior made one reception for six yards on offense while also making one kickoff return, two tackles, and recovering a fumble on special teams. Ponce carries a 3.54 GPA in Accounting.

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