Local students excel at universities

Hearn named to CSC Academic All-District Team

Kutztown University women's basketball announced Abbey Hearn of Lewes was placed on the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

Hearn is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration and holds a 3.84 GPA after graduating with her bachelor's degree in sport management (3.74 GPA) in May 2024. 

Hearn earned PSAC Championship MVP honors after back-to-back 30-plus-point games in a semifinal victory over nationally ranked Gannon and a championship game victory over host Edinboro. She finished the season averaging 10.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while appearing in 33-of-34 overall (12 starts). Hearn also led the team in blocks (39) and added 48 assists. 

Hearn was selected to advance to the Academic All-America ballot, with results to be announced Wednesday, April 16.

Locals named to William & Mary dean’s list

The College of William & Mary announced local students Alexander Wiggins of Lewes and Katharine Moore of Rehoboth Beach were named to its spring dean’s list for achieving a 3.6 GPA or higher.