The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) released their Easton Top-10 GPAs for the 2026 Softball season, with Lancaster Bible College finishing 10th in all of NCAA Division III with a team total of 3.73 for the 2025-26 academic year. Additionally, a total of ten Lancaster Bible student-athletes were recognized as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes, an impressive 83% of total roster size for the 2026 season. This marks the second consecutive year that the Chargers have ranked among the top-10 GPAs in NCAA Division III and the third year in a row with at least ten LBC student-athletes earning Academic All-America honors.
 
"My players work tirelessly to complete their assignments and maintain their grades in the midst of their busy college life," says head coach John Clemens, "especially from January to the end of April, when our team is in high gear training and competing. They work together, supporting each other with both encouragement and prayer. These ladies put Jesus first, and trust Him for the outcomes. I am so pleased for their efforts to be recognized with this award!"
 
Below is a list of the 10 LBC student-athletes named to the Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete All-America list and their class for the 2025-26 academic year:
 
- Maddison Atkins (Sr.)
- Carleigh Cleland (Jr.)
- Grace Goodman (So.)
- Amelia Huey (Sr.)
- Kendall Jackman (Fr.)
- KariAnn Mecke (Jr.)
- Keira Price (So.)
- Brigietta Rendon (So.)
- Ila Rowatti (So.)
- Ava Stern (Fr.)
 
To view the full NFCA release, click the link here.