Bishops' Cook, Cook Voted to
Academic All-District Softball Teams

May 7, 2009

Ohio Wesleyan University juniors Sarah Cook (Sidney/Fairlawn) and Rita Cook (Sidney/Fairlawn) were named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV softball teams, it was announced today.

Sarah Cook was a first-team Academic All-District® selection and will advance to the national ballot for consideration for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® teams. Rita Cook was a second-team Academic All-District® selection.

Sarah Cook, an outfielder for the Battling Bishops, batted .270 with 8 RBI this season. She is an ACS chemistry major with a cumulative grade point average of 3.94.

Rita Cook, a third baseman for the Battling Bishops, batted .272 with 15 RBI this season. She is an ACS chemistry major with a cumulative grade point average of 3.97.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District teams are selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America, with District 4 consisting of schools in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. To be considered for the teams, one must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or better and be a starter or important reserve.