42 Horizon League Players Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Forty-two Horizon League softball players, representing six different programs, were named National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar Athletes for their performance in the classroom during the 2011-2012 academic year.

The award is given to any player submitted by a member coach who achieved a 3.50 grade point average or higher during the 2011-2012 academic year.

Earlier this fall, Loyola, UIC, Valparaiso and Youngstown State were also recognized by the NFCA for having a team GPA greater than 3.00.

Green Bay
Tia Collins
Hailey Mohrfeld
Miranda Reinke
Jessica Hrncar
Allison Goecks
Stacey Butts
Shannon Butts

Loyola
Brooke Andresen
Lauren Arceneaux
Emily Bentley
Hannah Berris   
Keali Engelkens
Seana Stillson

UIC
Coryn Schmit
Melissa Preish

Valparaiso
Hayley Bridwell
Victoria Brown
Angela Doerffler
Joylyn Ichiyama
Shaleigh Jansen
Amanda Korb
Kelsey Phalen
Jennifer Hermanson

Wright State
Michelle Baker
Lindsay Barrett
Angie Clark
Katie Kine
Kacie Rapshus
Colleen Schneider

Youngstown State
Jordan Ingalls
Sarah Ingalls    
Haley Knight
Amanda Palmore
Casey Crozier
Sarah Gabel
Kelly Fox
Samantha Troxell
Courtney Ewing
Brooke Meenachan
Victora Rumph
Kristen Philen
Samantha Snodgrass