Softball: Seven Named as NFCA Scholar Athletes

Softball: Seven Named as NFCA Scholar Athletes

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Ashley Brignac was one of seven UL softball players to be named as NFCA Scholar Athletes.

Seven members of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns softball team, were recently recognized as National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar Athletes, for their accomplishments in the classroom during the 2010-11 academic year.

The NFCA program recognizes all student-athletes, who are able to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Three Cajuns garnered the award for perfect 4.0 GPA’s, earned during the 2010-11 school year.

Seniors Ashley Brignac and Christi Orgeron and sophomore Natalie Fernandez all maintained a 4.0 in 2010-11, while still contributing heavily on the field for a nationally regarded program. Brignac was honored earlier this year as the 2011 Capital One Academic All-American of the Year. This summer, Orgeron was a 2011 World Cup Champion with Team USA.

Meagan Waterman, Sarah Draheim, Courtney Hollier and Katie Smith were also recognized for their scholastic achievements.

“This is a true testament to the quality of our student-athletes,” co-head coach Stefni Lotief said. “They truly understand the meaning of the pursuit of excellence. This is evident by their success both in the classroom and on the diamond