KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eleven Rogers State softball student-athletes were recognized for their work in the classroom with MIAA academic honors, the league announced on Wednesday.

Bobbi Leitha earned the prestigious Academic Excellence Award. The award recipients must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of at least 4.00 at the certifying member institution. The honoree also must have at least two terms of grades reported at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.

Paxton Donaldson, Abbey Rogers, Jade Sanders, Callie Yellin and Bridgett Morales all earned the Scholar-Athlete Award. These recipients have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.50 or better at the certifying member institution. They must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms. The student-athlete must also receive All-MIAA honors for the current season.

In total, 11 Hillcats were named to the Academic Honor Roll. To be recognized, a student-athlete must have a grade point average used by the institution for purposes of NCAA academic certification of 3.00 or above at the certifying member institution. The individual must also have at least two terms of attendance at the certifying member institution, excluding summer terms.

Academic Honor Roll Recipients
Ashtyn Barrett
Harley Culie
Paxton Donaldson
Bobbi Leitha
Sara Llamas-Howell
Bridgett Morales
Abbey Rogers
Jade Sanders
Marissa Smith
Chelsea Spain
Callie Yellin