LEXINGTON, Ky. --- A total of 114 softball student-athletes representing nine Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) institutions have been recognized as Easton All-America Scholar-Athletes for the 2025-26 academic year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
Aurora University led all NACC programs with 28 honorees, followed by Lakeland University with 21 and Dominican University with 18. Concordia University Wisconsin (10) was the only other NACC program in double digits. Edgewood University (nine), Wisconsin Lutheran College (eighth), Alverno College (seven), Concordia University Chicago (seven), and Milwaukee School of Engineering (six) also had individuals recognized.
All told, 8,852 collegiate student-athletes captured Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2025-26 academic year.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association’s membership categories. NCAA Division I led the way with 2,637 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2025-26. NCAA Division III followed with 2,493 and NCAA Division II with 1,869. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 1,190 and 655 student-athletes respectively.
2025-2026 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes
Alverno College (7): Emily Anguiano, Hailie Eschbach, Bailey Gardner, Alyssa Hubli, Riley Krider, Giselle Moreno, Katherine Peabody
Aurora University (28): Carly Clemens, Stephani DeBise, Taylor Downs, Kiele Franco, Alyssa Gale, Molly Gelino, Ashley Harrison, Sydney Helgerson, Tatianna Jackson, Lily Komperda, Kayla Korey, Leila Lopez, Talia Lorenzo, Mia Malczyk, Sarah McManus, Viviana Morales, Madison Myers, Reese Pozen, Lauren Renzullo, Nina Richards, Holly Smith, Rebecca Torres, Hailey Wantz, Emma Way, Hannah Werthmann, Tristin Woods, Erin Young, Madeline Zdanek
Concordia University Chicago (7): Jolene Anderson, Eliza Auger, Megan Bouska, Katie Davis, Morgan Houfek, McKyler Morris, Linley Southern
Concordia University Wisconsin (10): Rylie DuVal, Hope Hughes, Kendall Lemke, Jenna Lischka, Shea McMullen, Julia Moker, Margaret Plahmer, Jenna Shadoski, Kylie Strupp, Kaitlyn Way
Dominican University (18): Kayla Amormino, Madisen Butler, Tatyana Colon, Sara Cornell, Raegyn Davis, Kailee Diaz Randall, Elise Gamino, Leilani Guzman, Charlie Harris, Adison Hasse, Erin Kelleher, Isabella Olmos, Mariana Ponce, Hannah Richards, Rhiannon Rubio, Paytin Salfi, Alexandra Schmelzel, Victoria Tristan
Edgewood University (9): Grace Baugnet, Hailie Boardman, Allie Draper, Abilina Dubree, Natalie Fields, Gracie Halfman, Jaelyn Hilliard, MacKenzie Miller, Lauren Prigge
Lakeland University (21): Madelyn Abler, Tian Brooks, Addison Dierschow, Abby Heitman, Lexi Howard, Kaylee Hunt, Jacie Jones, Maddie Klauer, Callie Linders, Sam Marchant, Avery Meister, Sydney Meyer, Carlie Morrow, Kenzie Ondrejcak, Lily Pettit, Grace Portenier, Maddie Raske, Reyna Rupnow, Mac Staudinger, Kamrynn Wiltzius, Natalie Ziebell
Milwaukee School of Engineering (6): Olivia Beals, Marissa Collazo, Brynn Kerber, Jayda Nelson, Gabby Ruchniewicz, Brynn Timmer
Wisconsin Lutheran College (8): Anna Bracke, Emily Brands, Peyton Crutcher, Molly Kelly, Sommer Krull, Daylanna Morgese, Katelyn Ruth, Ellie Scott