Paton-Churdan Senior Earns RVAC All-Academic Honors

Phoenix Hartman recognized for academic excellence alongside basketball performance

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:16pm

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Paton-Churdan senior Phoenix Hartman has been named to the Rolling Valley Activities Conference (RVAC) boys' basketball Academic All-Conference Team. To qualify, Hartman maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while also playing varsity basketball for the Rockets.

Why it matters

Academic achievement is highly valued in the RVAC, and Hartman's selection to the All-Academic Team recognizes his ability to excel both in the classroom and on the court. This honor highlights the importance of balancing athletics and academics, especially at the high school level.

The details

Hartman averaged nearly 9 points and over 4 rebounds per game for the Rockets during the 2025-26 season. While the team's overall record was 7-16, the 7 wins were the most the program has seen in the last 5 years. In addition to basketball, Hartman also played football for the Greene County Rams through a cooperative sharing agreement.

  • Hartman was named to the RVAC boys' basketball Academic All-Conference Team in March 2026.
  • The 2025-26 basketball season was Hartman's senior year at Paton-Churdan High School.

The players

Phoenix Hartman

A senior at Paton-Churdan High School who was named to the RVAC boys' basketball Academic All-Conference Team for maintaining a GPA of at least 3.50 while playing varsity basketball.

Josh Cerveny

The head coach of the Paton-Churdan Rockets boys' basketball team, who acknowledged Hartman's academic accomplishment.

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What they’re saying

“To earn the honor a player must be a senior with at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale.”

— Doug Rieder, Author

The takeaway

Hartman's selection to the RVAC All-Academic Team demonstrates the importance of balancing academic and athletic excellence at the high school level. His accomplishment serves as an inspiration for student-athletes to strive for success both in the classroom and on the court.