12 From Softball Earn Easton/NFCA Academic Honors
LOUISVILLE, K.Y. -- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association released Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors earlier this week, and a total of 12 Mitchell College softball players were among the group of 7,527 collegiate student-athletes who were recognized.
The honor recognizes the academic prowess of softball teams and players from across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,227 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2021-22. NCAA Division I followed with 2,155 and NCAA Division II with 1,646. Junior Colleges and NAIA came in with 756 and 736 student-athletes respectively, with USCAA member Penn State Brandywine earning seven scholar-athlete nods.
Representing the Mariners were:
Sarah Aviles
Jenna Bennett
Samantha Kasheta
Emma LaBreck
Gemma Landry
Katelyn Lipsky
Alex Lopez
Ragan Miller
Sydney Oatway
Emily Reynolds
Brooke Taylor
Brooke Whitmarsh
Additionally, Mitchell was one of 115 Division III programs that posted a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Mariners tied for 57th on the list with a team GPA of 3.51. The complete list can be found here.
