MONROEVILLE, Ala. - Excellence in the classroom continues to define Coastal Alabama Athletics, as the Coastal Alabama - North Women's Tennis program finished second nationally in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) team GPA rankings for the 2025-26 academic year.
The NJCAA announced its annual All-Academic Team Awards last week, with the Coyotes from Monroeville earning a 3.78 team grade-point average to finish second nationally among all NJCAA Women's Tennis programs.
The Coastal - North Women's Tennis program was one of 10 Coastal Alabama athletic programs to receive NJCAA All-Academic Team recognition this year, highlighting the institution's continued commitment to excellence both in competition and in the classroom.
Led by first-year head coach Jonathan Lazenby, Coastal Alabama - North finished behind only Northwest Mississippi Community College, which led the nation with a 3.85 team GPA.
In addition, five Coyotes also earned individual NJCAA All-Academic honors for their achievements in the classroom. Haley Froman, Emily Pettis and Carlye Wiggins were each named to the NJCAA All-Academic First Team, an honor awarded to student-athletes who maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average throughout the academic year.
Meanwhile, Emalee Alexander and Nia Nolan were selected to the NJCAA All-Academic Third Team, recognizing student-athletes who earned a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.
The national recognition continues a strong tradition of academic excellence for the Coastal Alabama Athletic Department, led by Athletic Director Daniel Head, with the women's tennis program establishing itself among the top academic teams in the country while continuing to build under Lazenby's leadership.
With a roster committed to excelling in the classroom as well as on the court, the Coyotes continue to demonstrate that success extends far beyond match results.
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