LOUISVILLE, Ky – Over 8,000 student-athletes (8,161), a first in NFCA history, were named 2019 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes, the Association announced on Wednesday afternoon.

"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 always strive to be in the top ten of this list, and I am happy to see the recognition for the work in the classroom. We're also very proud of the fact that we're the top team in our conference to receive the honor."

The Central Methodist University softball team saw 15 named to the list and was recognized as one of the top NAIA schools in the country with a cumulative team GPA of 3.524 for the 2018-19 academic year. They came in seventh overall of NAIA programs in the nation.

2019 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes:

• Addy Reardon
• Ashely Wills
• Cassie Armentrout
• Hannah Criswell
• Jordan Jenkins
• Kaylee Ousman
• Krista Richardson
• Leah Vossen
• Mae Mitchell
• Meredith Adam
• Morgan Willis
• Rene Burkland
• Sydnie Harmon
• Taylor Dial
• Taylor Patton

The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 1,928 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2018-19. NCAA Division I and Division II followed with 1,769 and 1,306 honorees. High School weighted and High School unweighted earned 1,225 and 793 distinctions. NAIA and two-year programs each amassed 570 recipients.