ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This afternoon the National Fastpitch Coaches Association released the 2020-21 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete awards, as well as the top team cumulative grade point averages across all divisions. For their efforts in the classroom last year, 18 individuals on the Gorlok softball team were recognized for having a grade point average above a 3.5. In addition, the team ranks 20
th overall, out of nearly 400 programs, in NCAA Division III with a cumulative grade point average of 3.71.
Over 8,800 student-athletes were recognized by the NFCA across all divisions including 2,375 from NCAA Division III. There were 18 student-athletes, out of 19 on the roster, from Webster University that were named Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes including:
Abby Burroughs
Alyssa McWilliams
Anna Muecke
Avery Boccella
Breelyn Craig
Chloe Johnson
Isabelle Llewellyn
Jaelin Holdaway
Jaleesa Smith
Kaelyn Kearney
Karissa Fredrickson
Kirbie Mendenhall
Morgan Parrish
Paige Thomas
Reese Waggoner
Sheyla Iniguez
Sidney Holtz
Taylor Jackson
"Seeing my athletes succeed in the classroom fills me with tremendous pride." Said Head Softball Coach,
Katie Griffith. "This hard-earned team award, and 18 individual awards, reflects the dedication our players have to getting the best education possible and going on to become global citizens that contribute positively to their communities."
The team rankings and individual honors are submitted by member head coaches and recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories.
