LOUISVILLE, Ky. - 14 Monarchs out of 8,852 collegiate student-athletes nationally have achieved 2025-26 NFCA/Easton Scholar-Athlete All-America recognition as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) offices Thursday afternoon.
 
The recipients for this award from the Methodist University softball team are Rachel Blanchard, Alina Ellis, Bethany Fisher, Minnie Johnson, Rachel Lawson, Kaylyn Nuckols, Kalea Parker, Dakota Putman, Alyssa Rivas, Sophia Scott, Bailey Snow, Haylee Trull, Devan Wenger, and Carlie White.
 
In order to qualify for this honor in softball, student-athletes must meet the minimum academic standard set forth by the NFCA, earning a 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale for the academic year. NCAA Division I led the way with 2,637 student-athletes achieving this recognition on the field and in the classroom, followed by NCAA Division III with 2,493 students-athletes honored. 74 student athletes from the USA South Athletic Conference would be nationally recognized for this award.