BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University Softball continues to raise the bar both on the field and in the classroom. The Tornado program received national recognition as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2025–26 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete and Team GPA Awards. King posted an outstanding 3.65 team GPA, with 14 student-athletes earning the coveted Scholar-Athlete distinction.
The Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete Awards honor collegiate softball players who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher during the academic year. King's honorees exemplify the program's ethos of discipline, commitment, and academic excellence:
Their efforts in the classroom propelled King to a 3.65 team GPA, solidifying the Tornado as one of the top academic softball programs in Conference Carolinas and NCAA Division II.
This recognition is a testament to the Tornado's tradition of developing well-rounded student-athletes who thrive on and off the field. King University's 2025–26 honorees represent the best of Tornado Softball—dedicated, resilient, and committed to excellence.
