ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Griffon Softball earned multiple academic honors from the MIAA for the 2026 season, with 11 student-athletes recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom.
Kalee Higdon and
Harley Pruetting earned the MIAA Academic Excellence Award after posting perfect 4.00 grade-point averages in Marketing and Forensic Investigations, respectively.
Higdon and Pruetting also received MIAA Scholar-Athlete recognition alongside
Ashlyn Finarty and
Ayva McComas. The Scholar-Athlete award recognizes student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.
The Griffons placed 11 student-athletes on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, including
Rachel Barriga,
Myah Dwyer,
Ashlyn Finarty,
Kalee Higdon,
Ayva McComas,
Lauren Newlin,
Harley Pruetting,
Sienna Reed,
Kinnick Sielaff,
Sarah Swallow, and
Sydney Young.
The recognition highlights another successful year in the classroom for Griffon Softball, with student-athletes earning conference honors for their academic achievements.
MoWest Honorees
Academic Excellence Award
Scholar-Athlete
Academic Honor Roll
