WASHINGTON, D.C.  —  The Catholic football team placed seven players on the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, it was announced by the organization today. Select players are now eligible to advance to the CSC Academic All-American ballot. First, Second and Third Team Academic All-America selections will be announced on January 27.

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Football teams, selected by CSC, 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 men's soccer honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

In order to be eligible for CSC Academic All-District honors, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA, be a sophomore or above and a starter or significant reserve.

Catholic 2025 Academic All-District Selections:

Ben Ciesielski
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.96

• Started in all 10 games
• Landmark Conference Senior-Scholar Athlete
• 2x Landmark All-Conference Second Team Offensive Line (2024, 2025)
• 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team
• 2023 Landmark Academic Honor Roll
• 2024 Landmark Academic Honor Roll
• Dean's List with Distinction Recipient
• Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
• Psi Chi Honors Society
• CUA Mother Teresa Days of Service - Volunteer
• CUA Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - Volunteer
• Nickel City Canine Rescue - Volunteer
• Orchard Park Varsity Football - Volunteer Assistant

Nole Henry 
Major: Business
GPA: 3.73

• Appeared in all 10 games
• Tied for second-most receiving touchdowns in 2025 with three
• Led the squad with 388 receiving yards
• 2024 Landmark Academic Honor Roll

Andrew Tabor
Major: Business Administration - Finance Specialization
GPA: 3.70

• Appeared in all 10 contests
• Tied for most receptions with 29
• Had the second-most receiving yards ith 341 yards
• Led the team with six receiving touchdowns
• 2025 All-Landmark Conference Honorable Mention
• Lambda Epsilon Omicron Honor Society
• 5x Dean's List with Distinction Recipient
• 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team
• 2024 Landmark Academic Honor Roll
• Best Buddies Friendship Walk - Volunteer
• Mother Teresa Day of Service - Volunteer

William Cavallaro 
Major: Finance and Sales
GPA: 3.61

• Appeared in 10 games
• Totaled fourth-most tackles on the team with 41
• Third-most solo stops on the squad with 23
• 2024 Landmark Academic Honor Roll
• Volunteer fireman

Carter Virsik 
Major: Business Administration - Finance
GPA: 3.53

• Appeared in all 10 games
• Recorded 22 tackles
• Honors Student
• Dean's List Recipient
• Biology Minor
• Saint John's the Evangelist Summer Camp - Counselor

Michael Hopkins
Major: Business Administration - Finance Specialization
GPA: 3.96

• Started all 10 games
• Led the team with four sacks
• Led the team with 10 TFLs
• 4-Year Starter
• Football Team Captain
• 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team
• 2023 All-Landmark Honorable Mention Linebacker
• Ranked First in Busch School of Business Class of 2026
• Student Lead for Athlete Ministry
• Head of Football Team Bible Study
• Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
• Busch School of Business - Ambassador

Samuel Dumas
Major: Criminology
GPA: 3.54

• Appeared in all 10 games
• Recorded 24 tackles
• Dean's List Recipient
• 2023 CSC Academic All-District
• 2023 Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll
• 2024 Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll
• Minor in Sports Management
• Salesianum Football Camp - Camp Director and Counselor