Dec. 10, 2012
Storm Lake, Iowa
Eight Buena Vista softball players have been recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for their efforts in the classroom, as they are among thousands of student-athletes named Scholar All-Americans for the 2011-12 season.
To be eligible, the individual has to have her name submitted by her coach and maintain a 3.50 GPA or higher during the 2011-12 academic year.
The total is the most for the team since landing eight back in 2004. It also ties for the fourth-most in a single season for the program all-time.
A list of those players from BVU to be honored for the 2011-12 year are listed below:
Brooke Berkey*
Kaitlyn Christensen
Sam Engleman
Britney Hansen
Stephanie Hayden
Jordon Pilcher
Lesa Turnquist
Chancey Wilcke
(*) - Was also selected for the 2010-11 year.