Harvard football stands out this week with Ryan Osborne being named one of two Scholar-Athletes of the Year by the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association. The senior tight end, who is completing his degree in integrative biology, will receive a $5,000 postgraduate scholarship. In addition, Harvard placed 16 players on the 2026 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, showcasing the program's commitment to academic excellence. The Crimson will conclude their spring practice with the annual Spring Game on April 11, preparing for the 2026 season after a successful 2025 campaign that included an Ivy League championship and an NCAA FCS playoff appearance.
In wrestling, the Harvard team earned the NCAA Division I Men's Team Scholar All-America Award from the National Wrestling Coaches Association, ranking fifth nationally. This recognition underscores the program's dedication to balancing academic rigor with athletic performance. Additionally, eight individual wrestlers received Scholar All-American honors, including Daniel Bittner and Haden Bottiglieri, reflecting the team's strong academic achievements this season.
The Harvard women's swimming and diving team saw four of its athletes—Alexandra Bastone, Nina Janmyr, Sydney Lu, and Anya Mostek—recognized as Academic All-District selections by the College Sports Communicators. Janmyr's selection marks her third consecutive year on the list, while Mostek concludes her career with her second selection. Meanwhile, the men's swimming and diving team also had three members—Adriano Arioti, David Greeley, and David Schmitt—named to the same Academic All-District team, with Schmitt earning the honor for the second time.
The Harvard women's golf team wrapped up its participation in the Terps Invitational, finishing 11th out of 16 teams. Sophomore Vanessa Zhang led the Crimson with a score of five-over-par, placing T14 individually. The team is looking to build on its performance as it prepares for the Ivy League Championship later this month. Overall, the week highlights Harvard's commitment to excellence both in competition and in the classroom.