Chattanooga Volleyball Achieves Academic Excellence with Three Athletes Named to All-District Team

Chattanooga Volleyball Athletes Earn Academic Honors

Chattanooga – This week, Chattanooga volleyball celebrated the academic achievements of three of its student-athletes: Caiti Barthel, Paige Gallentine, and Elaine Redman. Each earned a prestigious spot on the CSC Academic All-District Team, an honor announced by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) on Tuesday.

Who Received the Honors?

The three recognized athletes include:

• Caiti Barthel, a sophomore from Indianapolis, Indiana, majoring in Marketing.
• Paige Gallentine, a native of Fenton, Michigan, pursuing an MBA after earning her bachelor’s in Communication.
• Elaine Redman, who is studying Exercise & Health Science and has a remarkable 4.0 GPA.

What Does the Recognition Entail?

The CSC Academic All-District distinction is reserved for student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. Additionally, they must compete in at least 90 percent of their team’s matches or start in a minimum of 66 percent of the matches throughout the year.

Details on the Athletes

Caiti Barthel achieved this accolade for the first time in her career after participating in 31 matches during the 2024 season. Barthel also made three starts as a defensive specialist and has frequently been recognized on UTC’s Dean’s List and AD Honor Roll.

Paige Gallentine made a significant impact during the season by appearing in and starting all 32 matches for the Mocs. She played as UTC’s libero, earning recognition as a Second Team All-Southern Conference player. Gallentine has consistently demonstrated her academic prowess, already receiving multiple awards for her performance in school and now pursuing a master’s degree.

Elaine Redman not only excelled on the court but also in her studies. Having received her second Academic All-District honor, Redman started all 32 matches this season and held an impressive 4.0 GPA in the fall. She has also set a program record, winning a total of eight Southern Conference Player of the Week awards in her career.

Why Are These Achievements Important?

The selection to the 2024 Academic All-District Women’s Volleyball Team highlights the dedication and hard work that student-athletes put into both their sports and academics. This recognition not only inspires other players but also showcases the balance between athletics and education, a crucial aspect of being a student-athlete.

Looking Ahead

The Academic All-District honorees are now eligible for consideration to advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. The First, Second, and Third-Team Academic All-America honorees for women’s volleyball will be announced on January 14, 2025.

For the latest updates on Chattanooga volleyball, fans can follow the program on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. This recognition serves not only to honor the individual achievements of Barthel, Gallentine, and Redman but also to highlight the strong athletic and academic culture present at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.