Linfield University volleyball players Claire Johnson and Paige Richards earned 2023 College Sports Communicators NCAA Division III Academic All-District Team selections announced earlier this week. Richards and Johnson were two of 17 Northwest Conference athletes selected.
 
Richards makes her second appearance on the All-District Team in as many seasons. The Arlington, Wash., native finished her junior season with 326 digs and averaged 4.02 per set in 23 matches.
 
Johnson earned honorable mention All-Northwest Conference as a setter following the end of the season. The Snohomish, Wash., native ranked fourth in the NWC in assists per set with eight, totaling 656 over 82 sets in the 2023 season.
 
Academic All-District honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. Academic All-America honorees will be announced in January.