LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Saginaw Valley State University softball team had 12 student-athletes listed on the 2025 Easton-NFCA Scholar-Athlete Award list when the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the recipients from this past Spring season.

Emily Beckas and Kate Pnacek received the honor for the third consecutive season. Macy Irelan earned her second scholar-athlete distinction.

Kenzie Bromley, Emma Helvie, Campbell Kloack, Faith Maloney, Jenna Morse, Ella Reifschneider, Grace Schloop, Emily Schmeltz, and Ella Schneider received the award for the first time in their careers.

The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the Association's membership categories. NCAA Division III led the way with 2,565 student-athletes earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for 2024-25.