LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) was well represented in the classroom this year, as 96 softball student-athletes earned recognition as 2024-25 Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete All-Americans. The honor is awarded by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) to student-athletes who achieve a 3.5 or higher grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.
They were part of a record-setting group nationally, as 9,199 collegiate student-athletes captured Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2024-25 academic year. NCAA Division III programs once again set the standard, with 2,565 student-athletes earning the distinction.
In addition to the individual accolades, Trine University was named an Easton/NFCA Academic Team, ranking sixth in NCAA Division III with an impressive 3.774 team GPA. The NFCA recognizes the top 10 academic teams nationally each fall, highlighting programs that excel in balancing academic and athletic achievement.
The following MIAA student-athletes were recognized as Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athletes:
Adrian College: Hailey DeChalk, Taylor Gerhardt, Abigail Hoff, Makenzi Johnson, Emma Leonard, Meghan Lupu, Karsyn Malinich, Genna Marasco, Maddisyn Miller, Abigail Patton, Peyton Russell, Emily Ventrone, Hanna Walker, Ava Wolfe
Albion College: Alaina Brown, Dylan Cardinale, Kayla Cole, Rosie DiGiovanni, Rachel Horecki, Natalie Kinney, Megan Maiuri, Grace Martin, Kearney Miller, Hannah Petty, Rachel Powell, Sydney Schoenborn, Emma Schramm, Allie Trantham, Kiersten Wilkin, Lilly Zaskowski
Alma College: Morgan Brandau, Emily Dimock, Julia Duncan, Kylie Halverson, Jenna Holzinger, Kendal Holzinger, Mikaylyn Kenney, Jaycie LaValley, Grace Main, Christa Munn, Natalia Rodriguez, McKenna Salley, Reneigh Sandmann, Sophia Somerset, Gwen Weber, Morgan Westall, Sydni Wolverton
Calvin University: Carly Dole, Valeria Frias, Lily Gaastra, Zoe Hazelhoff, Aubrey Herder, Brooke Hunderman, Cailin Knoop, Emma Ludema, Sage Mougin, Taylor Sanborn, Ella Steele, Emily Sweetland
Hope College: Kate DeMann, Mikayla Derks, Jalen Fossitt, Lilly Idien, Terin Maynard, Kennedi Pochmara, Sidnee Puffpaff, Macy Verbeek
Kalamazoo College: Bella Caza, Jordan Cook, Landrie Fridsma, Alyssa Hinkley, Emma Newlove, Jaycee Rider, Cecilia Schilhl, Jordan Wesaw
The University of Olivet: Alexis Bond, Olivia Burt, Alisha Gahn, Madison Helms, Hailey Henning, Shae Lampinen, Morgan Rachow, Zola Smith, Kaitlyn Witkowski
Saint Mary’s College: Faith Dean, Madison Duncan, Katie Hans, Laura Heim, Lydia Hinga, Madi Ingolia, Sam Mikitka, Allie Moss, Alexis Rauch, Hunter St. Peter, Arianna Vazquez, Leah Zimmerman
These accomplishments highlight the dedication of MIAA softball student-athletes to their academic success, while also reflecting the national standard of excellence established by NCAA Division III programs in the classroom.