LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Valdosta State softball team had thirteen (13) student-athletes earn 2024-25 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors, while the team achieved over a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average for the academic year.
 
Along with VSU on the team list, Auburn Montgomery, Lee, Delta State, West Alabama, UAH, and Union also had above a 3.5 GPA for the academic year from the Gulf South Conference.
 
Individually, the Blazers had a strong contingent who earned Scholar-Athlete honors with 13 selections including; Krisley Arnold, Savannah Barfield, Carly Bogart, Chloe Eichelberger, Aniston Gano, Rachael Lee, Madison Lumpp, Claire Maulding, Maci Padgett, Charlotte Phillips, Evie Pitts, Jayme Prandine and Toree Wofford.
 
Among all levels of softball, Paris Junior College (NJCAA) posted the top team GPA nationally, while 9,199 collegiate student-athletes earned All-America Scholar-Athlete accolades this year.  
 
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. NCAA Division I followed with 2,544 and NCAA Division II with 2,179. Junior colleges and NAIA came in with 895 and 1,010 student-athletes respectively. Six student-athletes from Penn State Scranton earned recognition in the Other Four-Year category.