ABCA Reveals 2023-24 Academic Excellence Award Winners
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Baseball) – The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) has announced the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Awards presented by Sports Attack. The ABCA recognized over 470 collegiate baseball programs, Lakehawk Baseball being one of them for the second consecutive year.
With a team GPA of 3.03, Lakehawk Baseball joins a list of 41 junior college teams. Lake-Sumter and College of Central Florida were the only two teams on the list representing Region 8 from the State of Florida.
To be considered for this award, teams must have obtained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 3.00 or higher for the 2023-24 academic year.
"It means a lot, not only to our baseball program, but also to the College to be recognized on a national level for academic success. I am always so proud of the efforts of our players in the classroom.
"They continue to understand the importance of building a winning tradition here, and that starts with character and academic excellence," said Head Coach Rich Billings.
Lakehawk Baseball will begin the fall pre-season when students come back for the fall semester. The 2025 season is set to begin end-of-January.
The fall 2024 scrimmage game schedule can be accessed at www.lakehawksports.com. More information regarding the 2024-25 Lakehawk Baseball team will be released closer to season.
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