NFCA Recognizes Emporia State Softball for Academic Success

Softball | 8/7/2025 3:28:00 PM

August 7, 2025-Emporia State had 14 student-athletes receive Easton/NFCA Division II All-America Scholar-Athlete honors, while the team was recognized with a Team GPA award as presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association (NFCA). Emporia State was one of four MIAA softball programs recognized for their academic excellence by the NFCA while individuals from six association schools were recognized as well.
 
Emporia State had a 3.640 team GPA to rank third in the MIAA and 32nd nationally in the Easton/NFCA Team GPA standings. A total of 14 individual Hornets were recognized for maintaining at least a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25.
 
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. There were 2,179 individual honorees and 119 teams recognized in NCAA Division II. 
 
Team GPAs and scholar-athletes are submitted by member head coaches.
 
Easton/NFCA Team GPA Honors from the MIAA
Central Missouri          3.800
Missouri Southern      3.647
Emporia State               3.640
Fort Hays State             3.440
 
 
2025 Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete All-Americans from Emporia State
Avery Brewer
Taryn Burkhardt  
Addyson Easter  
Brooke Flewelling  
Haley Garnett  
Jordan Harrison  
Grace McCarty
Ally Miller  
Mallory Moore  
Kinsey Perine  
Gracie Rabe  
Brynley Smith  
Kennedy Topping  
Jayda VanAckeren  
Karli Wehunt