MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A distinguished achievement, the NFHCA proudly recognizes the outstanding academic prowess of 1800 student-athletes hailing from 155 institutions who have each earned an honored place on the 2023 Division III National Academic Squad and five Saint Joseph's College players have earned the high academic honor.
Kassidy Collins (Pittston, Maine), Audra Gearin (Salisbury, Mass.), Kienna Haley (Scarborough, Maine), Kim McLaughlin (Lewiston, Maine), and Sadie Tirrell (Naples, Maine) have been named as NFHCA Division III Scholars of Distinction.
The NFHCA National Academic Squad program, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, celebrates the academic excellence of undergraduate collegiate student-athletes. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the fall semester of the current academic year, and who have been nominated by their dedicated NFHCA member coaches.
Connecticut College distinguished itself by securing the highest number of National Academic Squad selections this year, boasting an impressive tally of 26 student-athletes on the prestigious list.
Noteworthy is the inclusion of 291 student-athletes on the list for the fourth time, marking them as perennial honorees who have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievements throughout their undergraduate journey.
