Posted: Oct 17, 2013
Softball team, individuals earn academic recognition
INDIANOLA, Iowa – The Simpson softball team and 11 individuals recently took home accolades for academic excellence from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
As a team, the Storm were named an NFCA All-Academic Team after achieving a cumulative 3.31 grade point average in 2012-13. Simpson owned the second-best GPA in the Iowa Conference, trailing only Luther (3.532).
Simpson also had a league-high 11 individuals earn All-America Scholar-Athlete honors. To earn the award, players must achieve a 3.50 GPA during the year.
NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes
| Name | GPA |
| Alex Curley | 3.633 |
| Courtney Custard | 3.600 |
| Leslie Downing | 3.963 |
| Tori Haag | 3.822 |
| Katy Lazenby | 4.000 |
| Emily Macki | 3.667 |
| Jessica Toyne | 3.578 |
| Kat Vampola | 3.964 |
| Kinsey Van Houten | 3.711 |
| Kylie Van Houten | 3.867 |
| Chelsea Winegard | 3.900 |
