ASHLAND, Va. – Six Southern Virginia University student-athletes have been named to the 2024–2025 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State Team, which recognizes 216 student-athletes from 36 Virginia institutions for outstanding academic achievement.

Southern Virginia Honorees:

• Sydney Bassett, Sr., Winston-Salem, Va. – Biochemistry, Women's Volleyball
  An Honorable Mention All-American, Bassett excelled both on the court and in the classroom.
   

• Heidi Barton, Sr., Evanston, Wyo. – Business Management and Leadership, Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
  Barton placed in the top 20 nationally at the NCAA Championships while leading her team academically.
   

• Elias Ballstaedt, Sr., Midway, Utah – Psychology, Men's Basketball
  Ballstaedt became the first student-athlete in program history to earn USA South Player of the Year and All-Region honors in the same season, leading the Knights on and off the court.
   

• Maybel Harris, Sr., Highland, Utah – Business Management and Leadership, Women's Soccer
  A team captain and All-Conference selection, Harris played a pivotal role for the women's soccer program.
   

• Kedryn Chandler, Sr., Buena Vista, Va. – Business Management and Leadership, Men's Cross Country/Track & Field
  An All-Conference performer in cross country and track, Chandler consistently led the Knights' distance program.
   

• Abigail Snyder, Jr., Rocky Ford, Colo. – Business Management and Leadership, Women's Basketball
  An All-Conference honoree, Snyder was a key contributor for the women's basketball team during their championship-winning season.

These six honorees exemplify Southern Virginia University's commitment to academic and athletic excellence, demonstrating leadership and success in the classroom and in competition.

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