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Graphic celebrating Thomas College Baseball's College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections. A red background with topographic-style line patterns features the headline “College Sport Communicators Academic All-District” in large white lettering. Four Thomas baseball student-athletes are pictured across the bottom in black pinstriped uniforms with arms crossed. From left to right are Kyle Delano, Hayden Dippner, Gus Hollen, and Ian Libby. The Thomas College Baseball logo appears on the left, and the CSC Academic All-District Team logo appears on the right, recognizing the student-athletes for their achievements in the classroom and on the field.

Hollen, Libby, Dippner, and Delano Earn CSC Academic All-District Baseball Honors

6/8/2026 10:28:00 AM

Waterville, ME - Gus Hollen, Ian Libby, Hayden Dippner, and Kyle Delano have all earned 2026 College Sports Communications Baseball Academic All-District Honors. To be eligible for Academic All-District recognition student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically and athletically with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher, along with competing in 90 percent and/or starting in 66 percent of games. For baseball pitchers, it is at least 17 appearances or 35 innings pitched.

Gus Hollen - Hollen, a junior, was a key force behind home plate for the Terriers this season. He hit .317, starting in 39 games for the Terriers. Hollen earned 38 hits, eight doubles, two home runs, 25 RBI, and had an on base percentage of .426. Hollen also had 164 catches, 141 putouts, and a fielding percentage of .976. For his efforts this season he also earned NAC Second Team All-Conference Honors.

Ian Libby - Libby, also a junior, had a impressive season for the Terriers on the mound. He appeared in a team high 13 games, starting a team high nine games. He had a 4.50 ERA, going 6-2 on the season. He also pitched a team high 52 innings, only allowing 26 earned runs while striking out a team high 44 batters. For his efforts this season he was also named to the NAC Second Team All-Conference. 

Hayden Dippner - Dippner, another junior, had strong season for the Terriers. This season in addition to his duties in center field, he stepped into the shortstop role well, showing off his athleticism to help make key defensive plays. In addition to his defensive abilities, Dippner was the third and final player to start in every single game. He earned 40 hits (eclipsing 100 career hits this season), two home runs, 29 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and had an incredible .475 on base percentage and a .313 batting average. For his efforts he was also named to the NAC Second Team All-Conference.

Kyle Delano - Delano, a junior, had a great season for the Terriers from the pitchers mound. He went 4-2 on the year with a 4.53 ERA, allowing just 24 earned runs in 11 appearances and seven starts. He struck out a 28 batters, and was crucial to the team's success this past season. Delano also earned NAC Second Team All-Conference Honors for his performances this past season.
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