COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (2/13/26) – 15 Cougars were named to the 2025 Division III NFHCA National Academic squad; while four were selected as 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.

Morgan Boyd, Madison Brege, Julianna Cannizzaro, Shannon Conroy, Chloe DeBonta, Emmah Devlin, Kylee Durso, Lilly Fried, Emma Killeen, Daniella Maresca, Hannah Morris, Saraya Nelson, Karli Pritchett, Kelseigh Sargent and Danni Sparacio were named to the squad.

This Scholars of Distinction program honors undergraduate student-athletes who have exhibited exceptional academic excellence, achieving a cumulative grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.

Boyd, DeBonta, Morris and Pritchett were selected Scholars of Distinction.