WASHINGTON, D.C. - Five members of the Catholic softball team were placed on the 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, it was announced by the organization today. Select players are eligible to advance to the CSC Academic All-American ballot.

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

Catholic 2026 Academic All-District Selections: 

Sam Grillo
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.80

• Played in 42 games, making 42 starts
• Sixth-most runs in a single-season (38)
• Second-most stolen bases in a single-season (28)
• 2025 Landmark Conference Honorable Mention Second Baseman
• 2x CSC Academic All-District (2026, 2025)
• 2x Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll (2026, 2025, 2024)
• Psi Chi International Honor Society
• Dean's List Recipient
• Cornerstone Scholars Program
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - Member
• Operation Smile - Social Media Chair
• Kellenbery Memorial High School - Mentor & Coach
• Washington Nationals Youth Academy - Volunteer Coach

Kerri Hatcliffe
Major: Accounting
GPA: 3.83

• Team Captain
• Played in 43 games, making 43 starts
• Tied for sixth-most walks in a single-season (22)
• Tied for third in hit by pitch in a single-season (10)
• 2x CSC Academic All-District Selection (2026, 2024)
• 2x Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll (2025, 2024)
• Member of the CUA Honors Program
• Dean's List Recipient
• Teachers Assistant
• Campus Ministry Events - Team Leader
• Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - Member
• New York Jaguars - Volunteer Coach
• Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Volunteer Coach
• Office of Campus Activities - Orientation Advisor

Katie Scolese
Major: Politics
GPA: 3.63

• Played in 45 games, making 45 starts
• 2026 All-Landmark First Team Shortstop selection
• 2025 All-Landmark Honorable Mention Shortstop selection
• Broke the record for single-season doubles (19)
• Tied for most home runs in a single-season (10)
• Fourth-most at bats in a single-season (148)
• 2x NFCA All-Region V Third Team selection (2026, 2024)
• 2x Second Team All-Landmark Conference selection (2024, 2023)
• Fifth-most RBI in a single season in program history (38)
• Tied for the ninth-most hits in a single season in program history (50)
• 3x CSC Academic All-District (2026, 2025, 2024)
• Resident Minister at CUA
• Cornerstone Student Advisory Committee
• Operation Smile Club - Vice President

Olivia Stinchcomb
Major: Criminology
GPA: 3.60

• Team Captain
• Played in 45 games, making 45 starts
• Batted .313 with five homers
• Second-most hits on the Catholic squad this season with 47
• Tied for most RBI this season with 40
• 2023 All-Landmark Conference Second Team Selection
• Tied for second-most doubles in a single-season (14)
• 2x CSC Academic All-District (2026, 2025)
• 2x Landmark Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll (2025, 2024)
• Dean's List Recipient
• Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Volunteer Coach
• Community Meal Service Volunteer

Geneva Webber
Major: Politics
GPA: 3.78

• Played in 44 games, making 44 starts
• Had 33 hits, including two doubles
• Finished with a .986 FLD% 
• Eighth in the Landmark this season in sacrifice bunts (5)
• Eighth in the Landmark this season in stolen bases (14)
• Dean's List Recipient
• Ignite Baseball - Team Member
• Vacation Bible School - Team Member