NFHCA Proudly Recognizes 2024 High School National Academic Squad

Photo credit: Charles E. Jordan High School

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to honor over 3150 high school student-athletes – hailing from over 325 different high schools – for their outstanding academic achievements, earning a place on the 2024 NFHCA High School Academic Squad, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams. The NFHCA National Academic Squad program honors junior and senior high school student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher through the first semester of the current academic year, nominated by their NFHCA member coaches.

Additionally, over 1340 students are being honored as NFHCA High School Scholars of Distinction, a recognition reserved for seniors and juniors who have achieved a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0 through the first semester of the current academic year. These Scholars of Distinction, denoted by an “SD” designation, were nominated by their NFHCA high school member coach.

Leading the way, Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina, placed an impressive 28 honorees on National Academic Squad list. Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Kentucky, was the runner-up, with 23 student-athletes making the cut.

Additionally, Charles E. Jordan High School paced the pack with 15 Scholars of Distinction, while Crofton High School in Gambrills, Maryland, boasted 13.

The 2024 honorees appear below with “SD” indicated for the Scholars of Distinction recipients. They are listed alphabetically by school, then by last name. The table is also searchable and filterable for easy reference.