Gymnastics | 7/8/2021 1:28:00 PM
DENTON, Texas - Texas Woman's University junior gymnast
Isabel Goyco has added another award to her impressive collection from the 2020-21 academic year, being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team, the organization announced Thursday.
The 2020-21 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by CoSIDA, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom. The CoSIDA Academic All-America® program separately recognizes honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.
Goyco, a native of San Antonio, Texas, boasts a 3.92 grade point average and is majoring in biology. Goyco was a First Team USAG All-American on floor and a Second Team USAG All-American on beam, while also earning a First Team All-America selection from the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association on floor. The junior captured USAG national champion honors on floor, tying her career high with a 9.925 in the event. Goyco earlier qualified for the NCAA regionals on floor, competing alongside Georgia at the Athens regional, where she scored a 9.850.
Goyco and teammate
Alix Pierce will now advance to the ballot for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. The Academic All-America At Large Team will be announced in early August.
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