LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Earlier this week, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its Easton Top 10 GPAs for its collegiate divisions, as well as announce its Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes for the 2024-2025 school year. Coming off another 30-plus win season, which included a NCAA Regional Final appearance, Eastern Softball was well represented with 14 student athletes earning the prestigious academic honor.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,565 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25. NCAA Division I followed with 2,544 and NCAA Division II with 2,179. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 895 and 1,010 student-athletes respectively. Six student-athletes from Penn State Scranton earned recognition in the Other Four-Year category.
To be eligible, student-athletes must achieve a 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. As a team, the Eagles posted a 3.53 GPA.
This year's All-America Scholar-Athletes for Eastern Softball are as follows:
Bryn Clifford
Maeve Colligan
Tori Hook
Hailey Krichten
Emily Kurth
Valentina Marino
Annaleise McCubbin
Kellie O'Brien
Ainsley O'Donnell
Sydney Ostolaza
Sophie Rollins
Sadie Supplee
Sophia Vento
Maura Yoos