Ohio Wesleyan University junior Melissa Murray (Chardon/Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin), junior Kaitlyn Peters (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead), senior Eliza Richardson (Lakewood), and sophomore Claire Solberg (Huron) received Academic All-District® VII recognition in volleyball from the College Sports Communicators, it was announced today.

Murray, Peters, Richardson, and Solberg will advance to the Academic All-America® ballot.

Murray, an outside hitter/right-side hitter, majors in biochemistry and pre-medicine/pre-dentistry.

Peters, an outside hitter, majors in pre-medicine/pre-dentistry and neuroscience.

Richardson, an outside hitter/right-side hitter, majors in environmental science and international studies.

Solberg, a middle blocker, majors in sociology/anthropology.

Academic All-District® honors are bestowed by the College Sports Communicators, with District VII consisting of schools in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. To be considered for the teams, one must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better and be a starter or important reserve.