NHSCA Announces Academic All-Americans

The National High School Coaches Association, NHSCA, is proud to announce the 2017 High School Academic All-Americans for the 2016-2017 school year. This marks the 24th year in which the NHSCA has honored those who triumph both in and out of the classroom.

This year’s selection totals 163 Academic All Americans. These student-athletes hail from 30 states. This year’s honorees excel in 12 different sports. The total breakdown is as follows: 4 freshman, 31 sophomores, 42 juniors and 86 seniors.

“This year’s Academic All Americans are the epitome of what a student-athlete is. Not only do they excel on the playing field, mat, court, pool, and track, but they also excel in the classroom”, stated NHSCA CEO Bobby Ferraro. “These student-athletes are leaders in and out of the classroom and are the future leaders of tomorrow. We are proud to deem them Academic All Americans.”

This year Arizona led the way with 26 Academic All Americans, followed by Virginia with 16. Pennsylvania followed closely with 15 and Massachusetts with 12. The student-athletes averaged a 3.9 GPA, with 50 students coming in with a 4.0 or better.

All honored Academic All Americans will be recognized in the National High School Sports Hall of Fame Virtual Museum, which is currently in the planning stage.

Below is a list of all the swimmers and divers that made the list.

Class of 2019

Cora Dupre (Ohio) competes in the sport of swimming at Mariemont High School for coach Kevin Maness. She is a three-time state place winner, finishing 4th in the 200 Freestyle as a freshman, 1st in the 200 Freestyle as a sophomore and 2nd in the 100 Freestyle as a sophomore. She received All State honors in both her freshman and sophomore years. Cora has a current GPA of 3.7.

Kathryn Lyons (California) competes in the sports of Water Polo and Swimming at Miramonte High School for coach Noel Murphy. She finished 7th in the 200 Freestyle and 13th in the 400 Freestyle in her state swimming championships. Kathryn has a 4.0 GPA and is in the top 5th of her class. She hopes to compete in Water Polo at a Division 1 college.

Class of 2018

Olivia Grossklaus (Arizona) competes in the sport of women’s swimming at Red Mountain High School for coach Michael Peterson. She finished 1st in 100 Fly and 3rd in 50 Freestyle this year at her state swimming championships. Olivia has a 3.9 GPA and is ranked #35 in her class of 868 students.

Helen Schawe (Texas) competes in the sport of swimming at Veterans Memorial High School for coach Dee Hargis. She placed 22nd in her state championships this year in the 400 free relay. Helen has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked #25 in her class of 500 students. She would like to major in civil engineering in college.

Class of 2017

Faith Anderson (Ohio) competes in the sport of diving at East Palestine High School for coach Ron Navarra. She is a four-time state place winner, finishing 19^th as a freshman, 15^th as a sophomore, 9^th as a junior and 6^th as a senior. Faith has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked #1 in her class. She will pursue Diving and Honors College at James Madison University.

Peter Baltes (Pennsylvania) competes in the sport of swimming at Central Bucks High School West for coach Zachary Wilson. In his 2016 state swimming championships his 200 Freestyle Relay placed 16th. In 2017 his relay placed 8th in the 200 Freestyle Relay and 10th in the 400 Freestyle Relay. Peter has a 3.9 GPA and is ranked #34 in his class. He will attend the University of Notre Dame.

Dylan Kemp (Oklahoma) competes in the sport of swimming at Guymon High School for coach Hope Kemp. He finished 9th in breaststroke his freshman year, 4th in breaststroke and 6th in butterfly his sophomore year, 2nd in breaststroke and 6th in butterfly his junior year and 2nd in breaststroke and 4th in butterfly his senior year. He was also named to the Oklahoma All State Team. Dylan has a 3.9 GPA and is ranked #1 in his class. He will attend Texas Christian University to study political science and pre-law.

Mykenzie Leehy (Iowa) competes in the sport of swimming at Lewis Central High School for coach Bruce Schomburg. She competes in the freestyle stroke and is a four-time state place winner, finishing 2nd as a freshman, 1st as a sophomore, 2nd as a junior and 1st a senior. Mykenzie has a 4.0 and is ranked #55 in her class. She will attend the University of Houston.

Benjamin Loutzenhiser (Pennsylvania) competes in the sport of swimming at General McLane High School for coach Benjamin Loutzenhiser. He competes in the 400 freestyle relay and the 200 freestyle relay. He is a two-time state place winner, finishing 14th as a junior and 20th as a senior. Benjamin has a 3.8 GPA and will attend SUNY Maritime College.

Greg Reed (Virginia) competes in the sport of swimming at Hidden Valley High School for coach Danielle Dillon. He has multiple state placements, finishing 1st as a freshman, 2nd as a sophomore, and 1st as both a junior and senior. Greg has a 3.8 GPA and will attend the University of Georgia.

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Susan Butz-Cook

6 years ago

Congratulations to newest group of scholastic all American swimmers! Remembering you Jessica, and your teammates who shared in this honor.