June 9, 2008

Anderson Named CoSIDA Second-Team Academic All-District

    Youngstown -- Youngstown State senior track and field standout Bethany Anderson was named Second-Team Academic All-District by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), the organization announced.
    Anderson, a thrower from Jamestown, N.Y., became the first Penguin track and field student-athlete to earn academic all-district honors since Jarrod Davis in 2006. Davis earned first-team accolades and went on to be named First-Team Academic All-America.
    Anderson finished her career as a 12-time Horizon League champion and the only female athlete in league history to win two events three times each. She also played a big part in leading YSU to five team championships during her tenure.
    In the classroom, Anderson has been an Academic All-Horizon League selection five times. She holds a 3.46 grade-point average in physical education.