Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Chowan University, Ferrum College, Francis Marion University, King University, the University of Mount Olive, UNC Pembroke and Southern Wesleyan University all had individuals recognized.

The College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Baseball honorees were released on Tuesday afternoon. Conference Carolinas had 23 student-athletes recognized from nine institutions.

Redshirt sophomore infielder KJ Durand Jr. of Apopka, Florida, represented Chowan as the program’s lone CSC Academic All-District honoree. In his first season with the Hawks, Durand made an immediate impact both in the classroom and on the field, posting a 3.75 GPA while starting all 35 games, primarily at third base.

In addition to earning Academic All-District honors, Durand recorded 32 hits, scored 22 runs, and hit three home runs during the 2026 season. Defensively, he posted a .955 fielding percentage while totaling 35 putouts and 50 assists.BASEBALL ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONOREES

The 2026 Academic All-District® Baseball 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 baseball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Student-athletes selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists are denoted with an asterisk and will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced June 23.

The Division II and III CSC Academic All-America® programs are partially financially supported by the NCAA Division II and III national governance structures to assist CSC with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2025-26 Divisions II and III Academic All-America® programs. The NAIA CSC Academic All-America® program is partially financially supported through the NAIA governance structure