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Who says you can't be a beach bum and a scholar? The Eckerd Tritons just pulled a national academic award while dominating the sand.
It’s a common misconception that being a collegiate athlete in Florida is all about the vibes and the tan lines. Don't get it twisted—the Eckerd Tritons beach volleyball squad is putting in just as much work in the library as they are at the net.
Today, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) dropped their list of Team Academic Award winners, and our local squad from South St. Pete made the cut. To get this nod, a team has to maintain a year-long grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Let’s be real: trying to balance a grueling practice schedule under the Florida sun while maintaining that kind of GPA isn’t easy. It requires a specific kind of grind to jump from a diving save on the sand straight into a late-night study session for a marine biology exam.
The Tritons are proving they aren't just one-dimensional competitors. They’re handling their business in Lexington (where the AVCA is based) and right here at home on the waterfront.
We love seeing our local athletes win, but seeing them win while keeping their futures bright? That’s the real flex. If you see a Triton around town this week, maybe buy them a coffee—or a highlighter. They clearly need it.
Source: Eckerd College Athletics
Source: Eckerd College Athletics — “Beach volleyball earns Team Academic Award from AVCA”
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