ATLANTA  – A record high, 899 student-athletes, have been named to the 2024-25 Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) Academic All-Conference Team for maintaining at least a 3.30 grade point average (GPA) or better throughout the 2024-25 academic year. In total, 148 student-athletes from Piedmont made the listing. 
 
Student-athletes with a 3.9 GPA or higher were considered for the President's Honor Roll. Among them, 210 student-athletes, marked with an asterisk (*), earned placement on the Presidents' Honor Roll by achieving a GPA of at least 3.90 or better in each semester.
 
"These student-athletes embody the true meaning of student-athlete, showcasing outstanding performance both in their academic pursuits and athletic endeavors," said CCS Commissioner Beth Vansant. "Their relentless dedication to excellence in the classroom and on the field sets a remarkable example for their peers. We are proud to honor their hard work and celebrate their exceptional accomplishments. Congratulations to all the honorees on their well-deserved recognition!"
 
This was the third season that the CCS has honored the academic achievements of student-athletes from nine NCAA Division III member institutions across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Honorees were selected from the conference's 14 championship sports.