(Area) — The Iowa Girls Coaches Association have named the Academic All-State team for the 2024 season. In order to be honored, players must be a senior, have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher, have an ACT score of 27 or higher (SAT score 1200 or higher) and class rank in to 15% class for 3A/4A/5A. 20% class for 1A/2A. Nominations were generally submitted by Head Coaches.
Local girls honored as Academic All-State
Emerson Van Meter, ACGC, hit .282, 1 HR, 12 RBI and had a 2.68 ERA in the circle
Avery Nicholas, Atlantic, appeared in 12 games this season
Claire Pellett, Atlantic, hit .333, 1 HR, 19 RBI
Riley Wood, Atlantic, hit .403, 2 HR, 33 RBI; had a 15-8 pitching record with a 3.54 ERA
Emma Follman, CAM, hit .324, 15 RBI, and 20 runs
Kylie Nelson, CAM, starter at 3rd base
Natalie Behnken, CAM, played 19 games, started 15 for Cougars
Jenna Platt, CAM, hit .351, 10 RBI
Breeley Clayburg, Coon Rapids-Bayard, hit .333, 1 HR, 18 RBI
McKenna Koehler, Glenwood, hit .269, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 20 runs
Sara Kolle, Glenwood, hit .272, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 24 runs
Faith Weber, Glenwood, hit .397, 8 RBI, 25 SB
Karly Millikan, Griswold, hit .318, 1 HR, 26 RBI; 22-5 pitching record with 1.15 ERA with 215 strikeouts
Whitney Pennock, Griswold, hit .407, 1 HR, 29 RBI, 30 runs
Dakota Reynolds, Griswold, hit .468, 30 RBI, 32 runs; 1.17 ERA in 6 games pitched
Kyleigh Moore, Lewis Central, hit .370, 15 RBI, 21 runs
Jorja Holliday, Nodaway Valley, hit .292, 4 HR, 19 RBI; 3.37 ERA in 21 games pitched, 136 strikeouts
Josie McCunn, Red Oak, hit .236, 10 RBI; pitched in 25 games
Merced Ramirez, Red Oak, hit .286
Jaydin Lindsay, Red Oak, hit .383, 1 HR, 9 RBI
Olivia Gardner, St. Albert, hit .208, 11 RBI
