LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced that the Kansas City Kansas Community College softball team has posted a top 10 GPA amongst all NJCAA teams around the country. The Blue Devils finished 2022-23 with a 3.72 grade point average.

Additionally, the Blue Devils had 14 athletes named NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete - Emily Ashford, Jessica Bell, Kaitlyn Bradbury, Jayden Hull, McKenna Lester, Jaycee Long, Landri Lopez, Ruby Nola, Samantha Price, Maya Sheldon, Savannah Short, Adrianna Smith, Stella Harber and Trinity Tauer.

The rankings and honors recognize the academic prowess of softball teams across the association's membership categories.

"I am so proud of each member of this team for this incredible accomplishment," said Lana Ross, head softball coach. "Placing in the top ten for our team GPA is a great source of pride for our entire program. We set this goal every single season and our team continues to come through. Go Blue Devils."

By Tyler Scott
Sports Information Coordinator