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UNC Asheville Women’s Golf graduate Hailey Pendleton has been awarded Academic All-District® honors by College Sports Communicators. In order to qualify for this honor, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore both athletically and academically, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50, and participate in at least 70 percent of team scoring events for the year.

During her senior year, Pendleton appeared in 10 tournaments and 27 rounds, ending with a stroke average of 78.8. She achieved her first career Top-20 finish at Ball State’s Brittany Kelly Classic, tying for 20th place with teammate Presley Pickron. This is Pendleton’s first Academic All-District® honor.

Originally from Matthews, N.C., Pendleton graduated from UNC Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness promotion, earning a GPA of 3.55. Women’s Athletics Presenting Partner First Bank is a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina. With total assets of approximately $12.4 billion, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Since 1935, First Bank has provided tailored banking solutions, local expertise, and advanced technology for managing homes and businesses. First Bancorp’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FBNC.” Visit their website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.