SHAWNEE – St. Gregory's University lacrosse player Garrett Bannister has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 4 team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Because of his selection, he is now added to the ballot for consideration to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team, which will be announced in June.

In order to be nominated for an academic all-district team, a student-athlete must demonstrate success on the playing field and in the classroom. The student-athlete must possess a minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA and be at least a sophomore.

Bannister was selected in the college division, which includes NAIA, Canadian and two-year schools. District 4 includes schools in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Canada.

A sophomore from Yukon, Bannister averaged 2.7 ground balls per game in helping St. Gregory's to a 14-5 record and a postseason appearance. He scored one goal and three assists from his defender position during the 2016 season. Bannister has a 3.85 GPA while majoring in theology.