5/26/2026 12:24:00 PM | Softball
JACKSONVILLE—Jax State had five players selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, announced today by the association.
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To be eligible, a student-athlete must carry a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and be at least a sophomore. Additionally, they must be a starter or key reserve, mitting a minimum participation threshold.
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Seniors Makalyn Kyser, Morgan Nowakowski, and Ashley Phillips along with juniors Emma Elrod and Amber Reed were selected for the honor.
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Nowakowski, Elrod, and Reed earned the honor for a second time.
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Kyser slugged .550 with eight doubles and a team-high 11 homers, finishing with a team-best 52 RBIs. Nowakowski led the team in batting average at .354 and added 24 doubles, four home runs, and 42 RBIs. Phillips posted a .293 average with 13 doubles, eight homers, and 42 RBIs.
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Elrod hit .337 with a .507 slugging percentage, posting 15 doubles, six homers, and 45 RBIs. Reed hit .352 with 12 doubles and four homers.
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That group led Jax State to its first Conference USA regular season and tournament titles in program history this season and racked up a 45-16 overall record.
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To be eligible, a student-athlete must carry a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and be at least a sophomore. Additionally, they must be a starter or key reserve, mitting a minimum participation threshold.
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Seniors Makalyn Kyser, Morgan Nowakowski, and Ashley Phillips along with juniors Emma Elrod and Amber Reed were selected for the honor.
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Nowakowski, Elrod, and Reed earned the honor for a second time.
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Kyser slugged .550 with eight doubles and a team-high 11 homers, finishing with a team-best 52 RBIs. Nowakowski led the team in batting average at .354 and added 24 doubles, four home runs, and 42 RBIs. Phillips posted a .293 average with 13 doubles, eight homers, and 42 RBIs.
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Elrod hit .337 with a .507 slugging percentage, posting 15 doubles, six homers, and 45 RBIs. Reed hit .352 with 12 doubles and four homers.
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That group led Jax State to its first Conference USA regular season and tournament titles in program history this season and racked up a 45-16 overall record.
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