Posted: Nov 30, 2022
Fall NCCAA Scholar-Athletes Announced
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- The National Christian College Athletic Association has named the scholar-athlete selections from the 2023 fall seasons, and 18 Sabercats have made the cut.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40 on a four-point scale while lettering in their respective sport. Below are the 18 that have made the cut in the 2023 season:
| Name | Yr | Sport | Major |
| Esther Bishop | Jr | Women's Soccer | Elementary Education |
| Amber Brungard | GS | Women's Cross Country | Master of Education |
| Jenna Clark | Jr | Women's Soccer | Pre-Athletic Training |
| Taylor Ellis | Sr | Women's Cross Country | Nursing |
| Esther Garren | Jr | Women's Soccer | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Braeden Hansel | Sr | Men's Soccer | Nursing |
| David Cripps | Sr | Baseball | Sport Management |
| Jeremy Fopma | Sr | Men's Cross Country | Pastoral Studies |
| Caitrin Kemlo | Sr | Women's Volleyball | Business Management |
| Racquelle Kilian | Jr | Softball | Nursing |
| Jeremiah Markle | Jr | Men's Cross Country | Youth Ministries |
| Katelyn Morrison | Sr | Women's Soccer | Physical Education and Health |
| Ashley Nerat | GS | Softball | Organizational Leadership |
| Isaac Schmidt | Jr | Men's Soccer | Pre-Athletic Training |
| Drew Smith | Sr | Men's Soccer | Bible, Exercise Science |
| Taylor Warner | Sr | Women's Soccer | Social Studies Education |
| Mallory Willette | Jr | Women's Soccer | Pre-Physical Therapy |
| Joshua Wright | Sr | Men's Soccer | Accounting |
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"We are thrilled to see our student-athletes on the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete listing," said Maranatha Athletic Director, Rob Thompson. "Academic achievement is a high priority for our teams, and this demonstrates the commitment of MBU student-athletes to invest in their education to its fullest potential."
For more on the NCCAA, go here.
