LOUISVILLE, KY – Posen High School (Michigan) and Joliet Catholic Academy (Illinois) posted the No.1 GPA in the unweighted and weighted high school categories, respectively, as the NFCA revealed its top 10 Easton GPAs for high school programs. In addition, 1,793 prep student-athletes earned Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2021-22 academic year.
Under the guidance of Wayne Karsten, Posen recorded a 3.996 GPA with nine Vikings taking home All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition. Joliet Catholic, led by Tina Kinsella, posted a 4.334 GPA and 14 Angels earned All-America Scholar-Athlete honors.
The rankings and honors recognize the academic excellence of softball teams among the Association’s high school members. 1,064 student-athletes who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher were awarded in weighted and another 729 in unweighted.
Top 10 teams
High School (unweighted)
1. Posen HS (Michigan) – 3.996; 2. Belgreen HS (Ala.) – 3.954; 3. North Davidson HS (NC) – 3.888; 4. Rock Creek HS (Kan.) – 3.872; 5. LeRoy HS (Illinois) – 3.870; 6. West Monroe HS (La.) – 3.863; 7. Louisa County HS (Virginia) – 3.855; 8. Elysian Fields HS (Texas) – 3.841; 9. Rochester Adams HS (Michigan) – 3.807; 10. Polk County HS (Nebraska) – 3.801.
High School (weighted)
1. Joliet Catholic (Illinois) – 4.334; 2. River Hill HS (Maryland) – 4.300; 3. Cypress Woods HS (Texas) – 4.286; 4. St. Albans HS (W.Va.) – 4.240; 5. Bakersfield Christian (California) – 4.170; 6. West Henderson HS (North Carolina) – 4.121; 7. HL Richards HS (Illinois) – 4.102; 8. South Stanley HS (North Carolina) – 4.0947; 9. Windham HS (NH) – 4.088; 10. Apex Friendship HS (NC) – 4.034.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly regarded high Easton/NFCA Top 10 Team GPA and All-American Scholar-Athlete awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches at various levels: from podcasts of legal counsel, personally events and National convention.
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