NFHCA Recognizes Excellence: Proudly Announces 2023 NFHCA High School National Academic Squad

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — We are proud to acknowledge over 2800 high school student-athletes – hailing from over 300 different high schools – for their outstanding academic achievements, earning a place on the 2023 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.

Additionally, over 1250 students are being honored as NFHCA High School Scholars of Distinction, a prestigious 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, Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL, and Manhasset Secondary School in Manhasset, NY, stand out with an impressive 24 student-athletes each being honored on this year’s National Academic Squad. Furthermore, Oakton High School in Vienna, VA, and Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, KY, take the lead in Scholars of Distinction, with 17 and 15 student-athletes, respectively.

The 2023 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.