The College Sports Communicators (CSC; formerly CoSIDA) announced its annual Football Academic All-District honorees Tuesday, with eight Carroll players earning the distinction. Those players include Quarterback Josh Raby, Wide Receiver Austin Eichstaedt, Defensive End Nick Mantas, Kicker Jacob Laurent, Offensive Lineman Max Katsenos, Defensive Back Evan Holm, and Linebackers Damon Loker and Steven Lazaris. Collectively, they helped the Pioneers finish with a 5-5 overall record this season, breaking the program record for single season points (364).

A senior Criminal Justice major from Algonquin, Ill., Raby shattered the single season school record for passing yards with a conference-best 2,697. Raby's 26 touchdown passes on the year are just one shy of a school record, while ranking third in the CCIW. He completed 59.3 percent of his passes and set a school record for single season completions (200), while tossing just five interceptions. Raby also led the team with six rushing touchdowns, while ranking third on the team in rushing yards (234).

Eichstaedt is a senior Actuarial Science major from Cudahy, Wis., who served as Raby's top receiver this season. He led the CCIW in receiving yards (977), while ranking second in the league in touchdown catches (9) and third in receptions (57). Eichstaedt averaged 17.1 yards per reception, which ranks sixth in the CCIW.

Mantas is a senior Business Administration major from Northbrook, Ill. He tied for the league lead in sacks this season with nine, while also ranking fifth in the CCIW with 13 tackles for loss. His 33 tackles were fifth on the team, while also recording four quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.

A senior Sociology major from Kenosha, Wis., Laurent had one of the finest seasons of any kicker in Division-III this season, breaking Carroll's single season record with 13 field goals, which is just one shy of the conference record. His 43 PATs also broke a single season school record, while Laurent's 82 points led the Pioneers and ranked fourth in the CCIW. His season-long field goal of 44 yards was the second-longest in the conference this season.

Katsenos is a sophomore Exercise Science major from Cary, Ill., who helped paved the way for a rushing attack that finished fifth in the CCIW with 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns. Katsenos also helped protect a passing attack that finished second in the league with 2,714 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Holm is a junior Exercise Science major from Green Bay, Wis. He finished the season with 22 tackles (nine solo), while also recording one forced fumble and one pass break up on the year.

A junior Finance major from Kimberly, Wis., Loker tied for 13th in the CCIW for total tackles (57), which is the second-most on the team. He also recorded 0.5 sacks and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, while breaking up one pass and blocking a kick.

A junior Physical and Health Education major from Colgate, Wis., Lazaris finished the season third on the team in tackles (42). His four sacks are tied for third on the team and rank 13th in the CCIW, while his 9.5 tackles for loss are 12th in the conference. Lazaris also recorded four quarterback hurries this season.

The 2023 Academic All-District® Football teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.

Academic All-District® honorees were considered for advancement to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. Student-athletes selected as CSC Academic All-America® finalists will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second- and third-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced Jan. 23, 2024.