LOUISVILLE, KY (August 12, 2026) -- The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2025-26 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes on Wednesday, with 11 members of the King's College softball team earning recognition for their academic excellence.
 
This year's Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete selections from King's included senior Colleen Shuler; juniors Paige Bergan, Alyssa Fox, Madisyn vonFrisch, and Liz Wilson; and sophomores Madison Badali, Breanna Goldspiel, Ellie Higdon, Kara Krouse, Megan Matsko, and Molly Veach.
 
The honorees helped the Monarchs post a 3.626 team grade-point average (GPA) during the 2025-26 academic year.
 
8,850 collegiate student-athletes captured Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2025-26 academic year. The award recognizes student-athletes who achieve a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher during the academic year.
 
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About the NFCA
 
Celebrating 43 years in 2026, the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded Awards Program, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from NFCA podcasts to a comprehensive drills database, to in-person events and a National Convention.