LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released its 2017-18 Team and Scholar-Athlete Individual academic awards on Thursday, placing the Central Methodist University at No. 2 for the NAIA.
"I am so proud of this group for their hard work and dedication in both the classroom and on the field," said Head Coach Pat Reardon. "We often recognize the accomplishments on the field but I am happy to see the recognition for the work in the classroom. This has been a standard set by this program and we hope to continue the success."
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories for all divisions. The Eagles earned the 2nd-highest grade-point average of all NAIA teams last year, finishing with a combined team cumulative GPA of 3.626 for the academic year.
Individually, the following Eagles were recognized as All-American Scholar-Athletes: Meridith Adam, Hannah Criswell (SO/Kennett, Mo.), Erin Enke, Crystal Flagg, Alyson Fuemmeler, Kelli Gorman (SO/St. Charles, Mo.), Skyler Hime, Jordan Jenkins (JR/Kansas City, Mo.), Patricia Neiswander, Kaylee Ousman (SR/Coldspring, Texas), Taylor Patton (SR/Columbia, Mo.), Addyson Reardon, Isabella Stoneking (SO/Moberly, Mo.), Ashley Willa, and Morgan Willis (JR/Carrollton, Mo.).
